The Strategic Placement of IT Departments in Schools: Uniting Space and Technology for Enhanced Collaboration In today's digital era, the Information Technology (IT) department plays a pivotal role in schools, managing everything from network security to educational...
In the dynamic landscape of education, change is an inevitable and necessary part of growth. As the Director of IT, embracing change and leading it effectively is crucial to my role. Over the years, I've found that Kurt Lewin's Theory of Change Management serves as an...
In my current school, a single individual was responsible for the entire school's Management Information System (MIS). This person's responsibilities spanned a wide range of tasks, including report generation, data analysis, timetable management, and the handling of...
When I took on the role of Director of IT at my current school, I was faced with a multitude of projects, one of which was an MIS (Management Information System) migration which the school had been using for 12 years. Regardless of the specific MIS system we were...
I have worked in 9 different schools, 5 countries and 3 continents and here is what I have learnt about doing less to achieve more at your new school or workplace. Starting a new job can be an exciting and daunting experience, especially when it comes to...
Asking for help is often seen as a sign of weakness or incompetence, but it can be a valuable tool for personal and professional growth. I look back at my life and see missed opportunities because I created walls around me which prevented me from asking for help. I...
