Research and analysis

Performance beyond expectations

This study takes a unique look at how organisations in three sectors (business, education and sport) perform beyond expectations.

Documents

Performance beyond expectations - full report

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Performance beyond expectations - executive summary

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Details

Looking at case studies of 18 organisations, across 5 countries and 3 continents, this study addresses 3 important research questions:

  1. What characteristics make organisations of different types successful and sustainable, far beyond expectations?
  2. How does sustainability of performance beyond expectations in leadership and change manifest itself in education compared with other sectors?
  3. What are the implications for schools and school leaders?

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Published 1 July 2011

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