The management technique Keep-Improve-Start-Stop – or KISS – can be used as an effective leadership tool to deliver powerful results, says Howard Jackson. He explains how it might work in an education setting

A great school leader can inspire a school with a clear vision for the future – but to succeed it is vital that the strategy not only remains relevant but also has the full engagement of the entire team.

There are many challenges to realising the full potential of a school. Constantly changing guidelines on a national and local level mean that even the most comprehensive plan of action must be revisited and revised in light of changes and new directives. Beyond these top-level developments, however, one of the most influential factors in achieving success is the effective execution of the action plan. This requires the buy-in of all those involved.

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