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The Art of Skimming Stones

Leading Sustained Improvement in Schools

By Steven Trotter

$39.95

The Art of Skimming Stones challenges conventional leadership frameworks, highlighting a crucial gap in their ability to effectively drive improvement. While many models emphasise individual capacities, they often lack practical guidance on implementing these skills for tangible results. In response, Steven Trotter’s SKIM Model offers a clear pathway for school leaders seeking impactful change.

Developed through years of school leadership experience, this model emphasises intentional steps, focusing on subtle yet crucial shifts to engage individuals and foster meaningful improvement. By simplifying the complexity of leadership into actionable steps, SKIM empowers leaders across schools to enact positive change and enabling sustained improvement.

Also available via Amazon Kindle and iBooks

ISBN: 9781923215108

Size: 234 x 156 mm

Black & white, 180 pages

Published: July 2024

About the author: Steven Trotter

Steven Trotter has been a senior school leader and principal in a variety of school communities and settings of both small and large scale. Across rural, suburban and residential schools in both the primary and secondary education sectors. Steven has been a system leader as Network Executive Chair and an Executive member in two Victorian government principal networks. Over his journey he has built a passion for designing, trialling and refining adult learning architecture for educators and leaders to ensure we are on the path for sustained, ongoing improvement.

Reviews

"The Art of Skimming Stones is a wonderful journey through the growth of an experienced principal's approach to leading improvement and change. I love the SKIM Model; it shows a great balance of head and heart."

Tracey Ezard - speaker, author, educator

"Grounded in real-world expertise, this book provides educational leaders with practical insights and actionable strategies for leading meaningful change. It is an indispensable guide for those who want to work in deep partnership with their people."

Dr Simon Breakspear - author, founder, director, Strategic Schools

"As a former principal of 22 years, 46 years in education, now mentoring principals and coaching leadership teams, I have adopted many of Steven's ideas. The model is easy to adopt, empowers others, builds leadership capabilities, and improves student learning outcomes."

Deb Patterson - author, leadership mentor, coach, motivational speaker