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The CEO Reality of the Head of School Role

The CEO Reality of the Head of School Roleby: Peter BaronPublished on: 29/01/2026

Most aspiring school leaders ask how to get the job. The better question is whether you have the skills it actually requires. Here's what the head role demands and why preparation starts earlier than you think.

The CEO Reality of the Head of School Role

Independent School Predictions for 2026

Independent School Predictions for 2026by: Peter BaronPublished on: 14/01/2026

Five trends shaping independent schools in 2026, from the head-as-CEO shift to execution gaps and AI adoption, grounded in real conversations with school leaders.

Independent School Predictions for 2026

A Leadership Lesson From the World’s Best Restaurant

A Leadership Lesson From the World’s Best Restaurantby: Peter BaronPublished on: 13/11/2025

What if your school's mission could fit in two words? A lesson from Unreasonable Hospitality on why clarity through subtraction is the most powerful strategic move a school leader can make.

A Leadership Lesson From the World’s Best Restaurant

What if AI could help your team reclaim 2% of their time?

What if AI could help your team reclaim 2% of their time?by: Peter BaronPublished on: 14/10/2025

Independent school leaders want to think strategically, but daily operations keep getting in the way. Here's how AI can help your team reclaim time and refocus on what matters most.

What if AI could help your team reclaim 2% of their time?