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:
Leadership is a temporary privilege. Life is not a rehearsal.
Sir Steve's Blog Reflections on the National #TrustLeaders CEO Conference 2026, Sir Steve Lancashire is Chair of the National #TrustLeaders Network and co-leader of the Being The CEO programme. He also provides CEO and executive leader mentoring through Forum...
