Our December magazine has landed!

The December edition of Education Executive magazine is now live and ready to read!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… and boy am I happy about it! This year has been another tough one; just as we were starting to move forward, post-COVID, the cost of living crisis, political turmoil and what seems to have been an endless cycle of bad news have ensured that we haven’t rested on our laurels yet! Now, though, the Christmas lights popping up in our towns and houses are starting to bring some much-needed sparkle and, although this Christmas may be tougher as costs rise, I hope you get to enjoy some quality time with family, friends or whoever you choose to spend the festive period with.

Our December issue is, once again, filled with expert insight and advice – and, in honour of the season, lots of our December articles come with a festive feeling! Christmas is a time for merriment which, for some, may involve a tipple or two. David Carne explains why, as well as enjoying their products, we have a lot of learn from winemakers about leadership. Phil Burton offers some great ideas on how you can make your team feel appreciated during the festive season, and Simon Hepburn discusses how you can take advantage of the festive season to market your school really effectively and engage with your community.

Many of us enjoy sitting down to watch a special film on TV around this time; Laura Williams takes inspiration from one of her favourite Christmas films, The Wizard of Oz, to explain why you already have the tools you need to succeed. Christmas is also a time for giving and gratitude, and Helen Burge shares her advice on how you can ensure you and your school develop a global mindset to care for both yourselves and others around the world.

Despite the financial hardships of 2022, Sue Birchall is determined to celebrate some financial successes to bring a measure of cheer at this festive time of year and Emma Gray brings this issue to a close by reflecting on a tumultuous year; she is looking to 2023, hoping that it will open up a road that leads to recovery and not to nowhere.

As always, we’d love to hear any suggestions you have for the magazine. If you’d like to get involved with EdExec, or if you want us to cover a certain topic, please do let us know. Contact [email protected], or tweet @edexec, with ideas, opinions or success stories.

From all of us here at EdExec, we wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! See you in 2023!