014: How to involve people in strategy (Strategy Toolkit 3)

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In this episode, I continue to build a Strategy Toolkit by examining how best to involve staff, pupils, alumni and parents in strategy development. I look at how this can be a balance between involving people enough for them to feel committed, but not so much that the strategy becomes diluted.

To this end, I outline two things you may need to consider to ensure that you get the balance right for your school:

Firstly, I look at how there should be a gradient of involvement, with each group of people involved to a different extent. I suggest ways to facilitate discussion with staff and to involve pupils, parents and alumni in the process.

Secondly, I explore how asking for volunteers amongst staff can ensure a diverse input of views and opinions. Finally, I discuss the importance of setting parameters for this involvement and being clear about who makes the ultimate decision.

This is the third podcast episode in my Strategy Toolkit series. In the previous two episodes I outlined the importance of reviewing your strategy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the four essential building blocks of a robust strategy

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