I don't want to live in a land of confusion - let's put this right.
A land of confusion
Positive Thinking and the School Business Manager
Back in November 2019 - before the world went bonkers I wrote a blog on Positive Thinking and the School Business Manager. Maybe my positivity abandoned me at the time as it was never published and it has languished in my draft folder all this time. But can I tell you, I am in need... Continue Reading →
Am I just a pawn on the chess board of education?
We can help inform and support the direction of travel...if we know what it is.
Hey School Business Leaders…take a look at this.
Put aside all the theories and cliches about School Business Leadership. Is it time for a new approach?
Worst case scenarios for School Business Managers
How are you planning for Brexit? Let's prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
Is anybody out there?
Is anybody out there supporting the School Business Profession? Yes!
Proud to be the SBM
It's a tough job...but we love it.
Dip your toe in the blogging pool
Want to have a go at writing a blog post? Here are some tips to get you started.
Self-doubt and the School Business Manager
Self-doubt can be a barrier to the success of a School Business Manager
Assertiveness for the School Business Manager
Assertiveness is a key skill for the School Business Manager...
Ask Anna – Is there a role for the SBM in a MAT?
Dear Anna, We have recently joined a MAT and they are deleting all the SBM posts as not necessary. What do you see as the role of the SBM in a MAT?
“Mr Hunt, this isn’t mission difficult…
Being a School Business Manager can often be Mission Impossible - so remember when things get difficult, it's just a walk in the park for the SBM!
Myths surrounding the role of the School Business Leader
There are a lot of Myths surrounding the role of the School Business Leader, here are some ideas to dispel them...
The Principles of Effective Learning
I'm a big fan of Brian Cox...but I have noticed that there are two problems...
My First Fitbit week
I bought myself a Fitbit recently and Ive been surprised what it has taught me about myself
Flashers and Floaters
Eyes are very precious. When you notice something unusual, get it checked out. Then sit in the opticians and consider how important teamwork is to an organisation.
School Business Leadership Truths
In the same style as Baz Luhrmann's song "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)", let's lay out the truths of School Business Leadership.
School Business Leaders are AWESOME!
What if we could bring together School Business Leaders (SBL) for a day of workshops designed and run by practising SBLs giving their time freely, with an amazing keynote speaker, an opportunity for networking...perhaps a spot of lunch? We did!
Choice matters
Throughout my life I've made choices. Some good ones, some which, with hindsight, were perhaps not so clever. We make choices that shape our life and we live with them.
Poverty in Education
We may be able to survive the here and now but by inequitably and under funding our children's education will bring consequences and we risk failing the whole human race!
What does ‘Professional’ look like? Part 2
I believe the School Business Professional needs their own career pathways and recognised progression...
What does ‘professional’ look like?
I believe that defining our role will give us the career pathways and progression we need
Change the World
The variety of the role of SBM is what most of us love about it but, at the end of March I'm taking it to a whole new level!
Those that fall behind…get left behind.
Do you remember where you were on the morning of the 24th June 2016?
ICFP – A Learning Plumb Bob
Every so often something comes along that changes the landscape. Something that you just have to get out in front of. Something that can't be ignored... Integrated Curriculum Financial Planning.