The Space Between: Rethinking leadership transition in international schools

Leadership appointments are among the most significant decisions a school makes, but our research shows that success depends on far more than the moment of appointment. It’s what happens before, during and after that truly shapes outcomes.

Drawing on global survey data, interviews and roundtable discussions, the report explores:

• Why leadership transitions often fall short of expectations
• What schools can do to ensure continuity, clarity and confidence
• How trust, alignment and effective support influence both transition and retention

At its heart, The Space Between is an invitation to focus on the critical (and often overlooked) period where leaders leave, arrive and begin to lead — and to approach it with greater structure, care and intention.

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