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THE WISDOM OF THE HEADS
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Schools Out For The Summer
Schools Out For The Summer
Are you in your ‘happy place’?
Dr Denry Machin
Aug 2
‘Two is one, one is none’ (Or: Have a back-up)
‘Two is one, one is none’ (Or: Have a back-up)
‘Two is one, one is none’ is a common expression amongst Navy SEALS. It means: have a back-up.
Dr Denry Machin
Mar 11
Ideas are organisational junk food
Ideas are organisational junk food
Ideas are like junk food. Tasty morsels of mental potato chips. Cheap. Easy.
Dr Denry Machin
Feb 17
THE WISDOM OF HEADS
THE EFFECTIVE SCHOOL LEADER: ROUTINES & RITUALS
THE EFFECTIVE SCHOOL LEADER: ROUTINES & RITUALS
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Dr Denry Machin
Oct 23, 2018
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP: YOU ARE EFFECTIVE IF…
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP: YOU ARE EFFECTIVE IF…
In this second ‘Wisdom of Heads’ article, the focus is effectiveness. Respondents were asked to complete the sentence:
Dr Denry Machin
Oct 30, 2018
Wisdom of Heads III
Wisdom of Heads III
In this second ‘Wisdom of Heads’ piece, the focus is mistakes. Respondents were asked what mistakes they had made in their careers and…
Dr Denry Machin
Apr 4, 2019
WISDOM OF HEADS IV
WISDOM OF HEADS IV
Following on from newbie mistakes, I wanted to know what mistakes the leaders themselves have made.
Dr Denry Machin
Apr 4, 2019
WISDOM OF HEADS V
WISDOM OF HEADS V
Your inbox is probably full of them.
Dr Denry Machin
Apr 5, 2019
Wisdom of Heads VI
Wisdom of Heads VI
Teaching is a deeply rewarding profession.
Dr Denry Machin
Apr 5, 2019
School Leadership: GO TO INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
School Leadership: GO TO INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Continuing the theme of recent articles, this, the third in the Wisdom of Heads series, considers ‘go to’ interview questions.
Dr Denry Machin
Nov 19, 2018
WISDOM OF HEADS VIII
WISDOM OF HEADS VIII
As teachers we tend to love quotes. We use them in lessons. We decorate classrooms and corridors with them. We base assemblies around them.
Dr Denry Machin
Apr 5, 2019
THE WISDOM OF HEADS IX
THE WISDOM OF HEADS IX
Storytelling is the oldest of all the arts.
Dr Denry Machin
Apr 5, 2019
Wisdom of Heads X
Wisdom of Heads X
As an aspiring leader, what should you invest in? Where should you be spending your time and money?
Dr Denry Machin
Apr 5, 2019
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