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Wind down or lift up?

Posted by Aimee Monteith on 12/07/22 11:25

As Alice Cooper captured the rowdy spirit of the last day of school in 1972 with his rock song ‘School's out for summer’ we approach the end of another academic year with an upbeat question - is it time to wind down to enjoy a half dozen or so weeks of RRR – rest, relaxation and reflection?

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Topics: Branding & Creative, Training School, Marketing Consultancy, Communications, Profile Raising, Coaching

And the award goes to...

Posted by Aimee Monteith on 31/03/22 10:11

In the words of William Shakespeare - "All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players" - we suggest schools exist on their own stage setting with pupils taking centre stage. Visiting any school or college you experience life in true 4D. The question is not "to be or not to be?" but "how do you bring your setting to life 24/7?"

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Topics: Branding & Creative, Training School, Marketing Consultancy, Communications, Profile Raising, Coaching

Is your school a talent magnet?

Posted by Aimee Monteith on 28/01/22 16:16

When recruiting staff in your magnetic field is your school attractive or repellent? Possibly a deeply personal question but intensely important at this time of turbulence; recession, Brexit, a global pandemic to name just a few recent challenges!

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Topics: Teacher recruitment, Marketing Consultancy, Communications, Profile Raising, Coaching, Teacher Retention

Once upon a time...

Posted by Aimee Monteith on 07/12/21 12:18

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Topics: Branding & Creative, Training School, Marketing Consultancy, Vision, Communications, Reputation Management, Profile Raising

Karma Chameleon!

Posted by Aimee Monteith on 17/11/21 17:00

Is culture in your organisation more by luck than judgement… or a miracle?

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Topics: Training School, Marketing Consultancy, Communications, Reputation Management, Profile Raising, Coaching

What’s in your creative toolbox?

Posted by Aimee Monteith on 29/06/21 17:00

Don’t we all love a toolbox - whether it’s for stationery, mechanical, DIY, crafts…….? But what about a creative toolbox?

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Topics: Branding & Creative, Vision, Communications, Reputation Management, Profile Raising

What’s happening in your cocktail bubble?

Posted by Aimee Monteith on 05/01/21 18:33

Warning: Just to keep the January blues away for a little longer, this article should be read alongside this specially chosen blog playlist – a blend of resolutions, leadership and marketing views.

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Topics: Training School, Marketing Consultancy, Communications, Reputation, Reputation Management

The show must go online

Posted by Kim Bowyer on 22/04/20 09:34

Schools may have had to shut their doors, for now, but that doesn’t mean engagement with your current and prospective families can come to a standstill.

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Topics: Marketing Consultancy, Communications, Reputation

The importance of Vision and Values and how to communicate them

Posted by Aimee Monteith on 27/03/19 15:07

The need for schools to have a clear vision and a core set of values that underpin all that they do, and a concise communication strategy aimed at all key stakeholders is more important than ever.

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Topics: Marketing Consultancy, Vision, Communications