We spoke to trust leader John Camp, and Kate Jarrett-Shorter, chief operating officer, at The Compass Partnership of Schools. The trust has 11 schools.
Create a participatory culture where staff can influence the end result
Involve staff when setting goals and priorities
Make it clear how they can contribute to these discussions. Your aim is to make goal-setting feel co-owned and get buy-in from staff across the trust because they have meaningful input.
Recently the trust central team at The Compass Partnership of Schools consulted staff on the trust-wide strategic plan. As a result, the trust has reshaped key priorities to focus on 'leading ethically and equitably' and 'putting people at the centre of change and development'.
Provide opportunities for your staff to work together on a specific project with a clearly defined outcome. This helps to show them that their input drives development across your trust Clarify as