Strong leadership is essential in any organisation, but it’s especially important in the education sector, where teams work closely together to support pupils around the clock. When leadership teams are aligned, communication improves, decisions are made with clarity, and the whole school benefits from a more confident, consistent culture.
But cohesion doesn’t happen automatically. It requires time, trust, and a willingness to reflect on how well the team is working together, not just individually, but as a collective.
One of the most effective ways to support this reflection is through 360 feedback. Unlike traditional performance reviews, 360 feedback gathers insights from a range of colleagues: peers, line managers, and direct reports. This broader perspective helps leaders better understand how they are perceived, where their strengths lie, and where there may be blind spots.
For leadership teams, it’s a powerful tool, not only for individual development, but for building mutual understanding across the group. When team members share a language around leadership and development, it becomes easier to communicate expectations, give feedback and support one another.
At The Managers Training Company, we use a tailored 360 feedback model called Insight 360, designed specifically for those working in education. It provides a structured and supportive framework for identifying development priorities and setting clear, actionable goals. Used alongside coaching or team facilitation, it helps leadership teams move from good intentions to real impact.
With the new academic year now underway, this is the ideal moment to step back and check in. Are your leadership teams aligned? Do they have clarity around roles, strengths and goals? Taking time to strengthen those foundations now can make all the difference to how the year unfolds.
To explore how Insight 360 and TMTC’s team development support could benefit your school, book a call with our team today.
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