The Space Between:
Rethinking leadership transition in international schools
FOBISIA Webinar
Wednesday 28 October 2026
8.00am UK time/3.00pm ICT
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Leadership change is a familiar part of school life, but the transition around an appointment is often less visible than the appointment itself.
Drawing on the experiences of more than 150 senior leaders, governors, owners and others involved in leadership change, The Space Between, researched and written by RSAcademics in partnership with MSB, explores what happens as senior leaders leave, new leaders arrive, and early leadership begins to take shape.
In this FOBISIA webinar, Matt Hall of MSB and Keith Clark of RSAcademics will share key findings from the research and discuss the practical implications for schools. They will explore what outgoing and incoming leaders need, how boards and owners can support transition more deliberately and why the work does not end once an appointment has been made.
The session will be relevant to Heads, Principals, senior leaders, governors, owners and anyone involved in appointing or supporting senior leadership in international schools.
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