In Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership, we dive deep into the real-world experiences of multi-academy trust leaders, education experts, and leadership coaches. Hosted by The Key, this series explores the unique challenges and opportunities in the education sector, offering practical advice and actionable insights for trust leaders and school leaders alike.
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Each episode delivers clear takeaways, concise discussions, and a holistic view on leadership, with guests who represent the diverse voices within trusts and schools. From strategic decisions to everyday challenges, we focus on relevant, real-world examples that empower trust leaders to act.
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Whether you’re a CEO, COO, part of the wider central team or a school-level leader, you’ll find inspiration, expert guidance, and ideas you can implement today. With episodes no longer than an hour, this podcast fits into the busy schedules of education leaders, delivering value with every listen.
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To find out more about how The Key can support your trust, please visit thekeysupport.com/trusts.
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All views expressed in this episode are the guest’s own. Any mention of commercial providers, resources or products is on the guest’s recommendation and should not be considered an endorsement by The Key.
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In Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership, we dive deep into the real-world experiences of multi-academy trust leaders, education experts, and leadership coaches. Hosted by The Key, this series explores the unique challenges and opportunities in the education sector, offering practical advice and actionable insights for trust leaders and school leaders alike.
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Each episode delivers clear takeaways, concise discussions, and a holistic view on leadership, with guests who represent the diverse voices within trusts and schools. From strategic decisions to everyday challenges, we focus on relevant, real-world examples that empower trust leaders to act.
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Whether you’re a CEO, COO, part of the wider central team or a school-level leader, you’ll find inspiration, expert guidance, and ideas you can implement today. With episodes no longer than an hour, this podcast fits into the busy schedules of education leaders, delivering value with every listen.
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To find out more about how The Key can support your trust, please visit thekeysupport.com/trusts.
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All views expressed in this episode are the guest’s own. Any mention of commercial providers, resources or products is on the guest’s recommendation and should not be considered an endorsement by The Key.
What I learnt in my first 100 days as CEO - Establishing vision, creating team cohesion & rethinking Ofsted priorities
Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership
49 minutes 28 seconds
11 months ago
What I learnt in my first 100 days as CEO - Establishing vision, creating team cohesion & rethinking Ofsted priorities
In this week’s episode, we welcome Neil Miley, the newly appointed CEO of Mercia Learning Trust, who shares a unique glimpse into his journey through his first 100 days in leadership. With a career rooted in education and a dedication to supporting staff and students alike, Neil reflects on the challenges and successes he’s encountered as he transitions into his role. We delve into Neil’s observations on building trust and cohesion among senior leaders and staff, his approach to understanding Sheffield’s educational landscape, and the adjustments he’s making to foster a supportive, innovative culture at Mercia.
Neil shares his experiences and insights from transitioning from Dixons Academies Trust to Mercia, comparing the distinctive cultures and strategies of each, including ground breaking initiatives like the 9-day working fortnight at Dixons. We explore whether similar flexible working policies could be on the horizon at Mercia and the importance of adapting leadership practices to fit community needs and local contexts.
In our conversation, Neil also reveals the impact of documenting his first 100 days - highlighting his reflections on establishing a leadership style, creating open communication channels, and developing a vision for sustainable, internally-driven growth at Mercia. Moving away from Ofsted-driven decisions, Neil shares his vision for fostering an educational environment that prioritises the growth and development of students and staff alike, beyond external frameworks and metrics.
Whether you're an educational leader, aspiring CEO, or someone passionate about trust leadership, this episode offers an honest look into what it takes to lead with vision, balance, and community awareness.
For more on how The Key can support your trust, visit key.sc/trustsupport or get in touch with our team here: key.sc/trust-enquiry
Don’t forget to also subscribe to our monthly newsletter, Trust Matters, at key.sc/trustmatters.
To find out more about Neil Miley, visit his LinkedIn profile.
All views expressed in this episode are the guest's own. Any mention of commercial providers, resources or products is on the guest’s recommendation and should not be considered an endorsement by The Key.
Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership
In Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership, we dive deep into the real-world experiences of multi-academy trust leaders, education experts, and leadership coaches. Hosted by The Key, this series explores the unique challenges and opportunities in the education sector, offering practical advice and actionable insights for trust leaders and school leaders alike.
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Each episode delivers clear takeaways, concise discussions, and a holistic view on leadership, with guests who represent the diverse voices within trusts and schools. From strategic decisions to everyday challenges, we focus on relevant, real-world examples that empower trust leaders to act.
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Whether you’re a CEO, COO, part of the wider central team or a school-level leader, you’ll find inspiration, expert guidance, and ideas you can implement today. With episodes no longer than an hour, this podcast fits into the busy schedules of education leaders, delivering value with every listen.
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To find out more about how The Key can support your trust, please visit thekeysupport.com/trusts.
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All views expressed in this episode are the guest’s own. Any mention of commercial providers, resources or products is on the guest’s recommendation and should not be considered an endorsement by The Key.
