91¶¶Òõ Magazine Leadership Forum

A series of guides and interviews to help education leaders at all levels hone their skills and gain access to world-class expertise

Monday

20th Jul 2026

The surprising benefit of AI that no one is talking about
Artificial intelligence is empowering teachers to present and refine their ideas for school improvement – and this can only be a good thing, says international school head Adam McRoy
A human and a robotic hand collaborate in a modern office environment.

Monday

6th Jul 2026

Charismatic leadership - what is it and can anyone have it?
Theories of leadership have evolved from seeing charisma as a natural gift to viewing it as a skill that can be taught – but is that really true?
Charismatic leadership: can it be taught?

Friday

3rd Jul 2026

How to find the marginal gains in your school
A Tour de France-loving headteacher explains why success in the sport has lessons for schools everywhere
Tour de France

Wednesday

1st Jul 2026

Structured discretion: the hidden power that decides heads’ fate
An experienced leader reflects on research he’s conducted into how hands-on or hands-off boards and owners are – and why this can have a huge impact on school outcomes
Puppet on string

Friday

26th Jun 2026

Increasing diversity in school leadership: what needs to happen
Getting more people from Global Majority Heritage backgrounds into leadership isn’t just about opening doors – it’s about changing what they will find inside, writes this MAT leader
How to increase diversity in school leadership

Wednesday

24th Jun 2026

Know thyself: how to assess your shortcomings and successes
One leader reflects on ways to identify your own weaknesses and strengths, to avoid stagnation at the top
Person holding mirror

Friday

8th May 2026

6 ways to give leadership drop-ins real impact
Stopping by the classroom is a great way to keep connected to what’s going on in your school – but drop-ins also need purpose, says this leader
Apple shaped timer in classroom

Tuesday

5th May 2026

Colin Bell: ‘Fun and kindness should never be mistaken for weakness’
The chief executive of the Council of British International Schools reflects on what 15 years in international education has taught him – from the art of diplomacy to the importance of kindness and optimism
Colin Bell

Tuesday

14th Apr 2026

3 reasons why leaders lose touch with the classroom - and how to avoid it
Having returned to classroom teaching after nine years as a senior leader, Rafeef Kadhum shares his advice to help leaders keep close to the reality of life at the chalk face
Number three

Monday

30th Mar 2026

My week as...principal of Kellett School in Hong Kong
Paul Tough talks to 91¶¶Òõ about a typical working week running one of the oldest international schools in Hong Kong as it celebrates its 50th anniversary
My week as...banner image featuring Paul Tough

Friday

20th Mar 2026

Kindness is not weakness: what every leader should know
International school leader Joanna Povall outlines her framework for kind leadership and explains why kindness is a trait that has far more impact than you might imagine
Painting of a man with brain and heart connected.

Thursday

19th Mar 2026

How schools like ours are leading the way on integration
From language lessons to learning how to use self-checkouts in supermarkets, there are many ways schools can help young people newly arrived in the country to settle in
How schools are leading the way on integration