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.
A House of Cards
When your confidence has gone, how do you find it again?
The nimble School Business Manager
Are you a nimble School Business Manager?
Taking it personally…and baked beans
SEND Funding. Let's take it personally says @HertsSBM
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.
Career Pathways for the School Business Manager
Where are you on your career pathway? What do you need to get you there?
Curiosity and the School Business Manager
How important is curiosity to the School Business Manager?
Ask Anna – Which would be the best school phase for me?
Aspiring School Business Managers need to decide which phase will suit them...
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...
What does a School Business Manager do?
What does a School Business Manager do? If you are looking to move into the role, here is the answer.
From the heart – at the end of Term 6
Rach writes from the heart at the end of term 6 to help her learn to leave the stresses and workload where it should stay during the holiday...at work
My SBM Summer Holiday
For this year's project I have decided that I'm not going to let this new-fangled technology beat me and I'm going to learn more about the design and management of this website
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!
Ask Anna – Magnums for all!
Dear Anna, If you bought Magnums as a treat for your team, but ate them behind their backs, is that immoral?
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...
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
You must flex your opposition muscle.
In my experience, general consensus isn't how effective solutions are found.