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Simon Breakspear says agile schools are self-improving schools

Change is complex, because people are complex. How can educational leaders adapt and respond through the change journey to achieve their intended impact? Simon Breakspear says it’s all about being agile.
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Dr Simon Breakspear is a researcher, advisor and speaker on educational leadership, policy and change. He is the founder and Executive Director of Agile Schools.

In this podcast, Simon talks about how his desire to use research and scientific knowledge to make an impact lead to his work in education. He explores his concept of agile leadership, including its key strengths and how manifests in leaders as the capacity to intelligently adapt and respond to change to make an impact.

Discover Simon's take on the importance of the human factor in leading meaningful and effective change, and how this relates to agile approaches for educational leaders, particularly if they are to strive for excellence and be future-ready.

Length: 34:00

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Last updated 12 April 2022