In this episode, Simon explores how leaders can embed improvement work so deeply into structures, norms, and culture that it lasts long after they’ve moved on. He shares a mindset shift from leading change to leading a legacy, offering practical cues for making your work durable, sustainable, and adaptable. True impact comes not from being indispensable but from making the work irreversible - able to evolve and thrive without you. Explore More Resources 📬 Subscribe to my newsletter - http://e...
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In this episode, Simon explores how leaders can embed improvement work so deeply into structures, norms, and culture that it lasts long after they’ve moved on. He shares a mindset shift from leading change to leading a legacy, offering practical cues for making your work durable, sustainable, and adaptable. True impact comes not from being indispensable but from making the work irreversible - able to evolve and thrive without you. Explore More Resources 📬 Subscribe to my newsletter - http://e...
Ep. 26: Streamlining Improvement Plans through Pruning
Strategic Schools
8 minutes
7 months ago
Ep. 26: Streamlining Improvement Plans through Pruning
Many school improvement plans are overloaded from the start. In this episode, Simon explores how to integrate The Pruning Principle into your planning cycle - by subtracting before you add. Learn how to reduce unrealistic commitments, embed subtractive strategies, and create space for what matters most. A practical guide to shifting from planning theatre to focused, sustainable improvement. Explore the Book and Resources 📘 Get The Pruning Principle book - https://simonbreakspear.com/pruning...
Strategic Schools
In this episode, Simon explores how leaders can embed improvement work so deeply into structures, norms, and culture that it lasts long after they’ve moved on. He shares a mindset shift from leading change to leading a legacy, offering practical cues for making your work durable, sustainable, and adaptable. True impact comes not from being indispensable but from making the work irreversible - able to evolve and thrive without you. Explore More Resources 📬 Subscribe to my newsletter - http://e...