Why do we need to spend time on organisational vision? It’s easy to consider visioning as a fluffy exercise that is all too often undertaken in the boss’s office over a cup of tea whilst writing the new prospectus. This is to undervalue the power and influence that vision has and MATs certainly cannot take this approach, intended as these organisations are to lead and facilitate educational improvements across a wide range of schools and contexts. A vision that is clear, compelling and genuinely owned by all within and across the organisation does the following:

Navigating the Field: How Reflexive Leadership Supports Thriving Trusts
Kate Davies is the CEO of White Woods Primary Academy Trust, a Primary-only trust based in Rotherham. She is also a member of Forum Strategy's National #TrustLeaders CEO Network. White Woods serves a range of diverse communities and is proudly values-led. Kate has...