{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6662a3996944b00012812269/6732b69e47bf92054e12f2e4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Do Silver Bullets Exist? | A Conversation with Paul Ainsworth","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6662a3996944b00012812269/1731376680861-022233ff-dd98-43bd-a218-cdf87db35675.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this conversation, Paul Ainsworth discusses his book 'No Silver Bullets 2.0: The Heart and Soul of School Improvement'. We explore the concept of silver bullets in education and the need for a more nuanced approach to school improvement. Paul shares his framework for school improvement, which includes evaluating with honesty, planning with empathy, executing with confidence, and reviewing with humility. We discuss the importance of building relationships, developing confidence in teachers, and finding consistency within schools. Paul reminded me of the need for sustainable change and the power of small steps done consistently.</p><h2><br></h2><h2>Links</h2><p>Paul's <a href=\"https://paulkainsworth.wordpress.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a></p><p>Paul's latest book, '<a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/NO-SILVER-BULLETS-2-0-IMPROVEMENT/dp/B0CW9GSK94\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">No Silver Bullets 2.0: Heart and Soul of School Improvement</a>'</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is supported by the International Curriculum Association.</strong></p><p><strong>Learn more at </strong><a href=\"https://internationalcurriculum.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>internationalcurriculum.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for tuning in, and as always, if you found this episode useful, please share your experience. You can find me online on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/leaningshane\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>𝕏</strong></a>, and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaningshane/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a>. My website is <a href=\"http://shaneleaning.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">shaneleaning.com</a> and email address is <a href=\"mailto:shane@shaneleaning.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">shane@shaneleaning.com</a>.</p><h2><br></h2><h2>About the host</h2><p>Shane Leaning, an organisational coach based in Shanghai, supports international schools globally. He co-founded Work Collaborative and hosts the chat-topping school leadership podcast, Global Ed Leaders. Previously, he worked as Regional Head of Teaching Development for Nord Anglia Education. Passionate about empowering educators, he is currently co-authoring 'Change Starts Here.' As a CollectivEd Fellow, Teacher Development Trust Associate, and TEDx speaker, Shane has extensive experience in the UK and Asia and is a recognised voice in international education leadership. Learn more at <a href=\"http://shaneleaning.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">shaneleaning.com</a>.</p>","author_name":"Shane Leaning | School Leadership & Organisational Development Coach"}