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Emma Gray
@1stpillar.bsky.social
Consultant School Business Professional, supporting schools with their business operations.
Also Wife, Mum, Gran, Blogger, HipHopper and Trekkie 😅
Here’s the second instalment (of 6) in my series on thinking for the SBL. Join me on the journey and let me know how you get on 😊

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Thinking About Thinking: Creative Strategic Thinking | Edexec
Emma Gray explores how school business managers can turn their strategic thinking into clear, actionable plans using SWOT and STEEPLE analysis. Learn how to structure your vision and plan
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March 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM
My ‘Thought for the Week’ is now on LinkedIn. Here is last weeks edition. I’m now thinking about this week. Anything bugging you? #1stpillar #PillarsofSBLWisdom
A great thought begins by seeing something differently." Albert Einstein
This is the picture that lives on the wall in my bathroom. It’s a good talking point.
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February 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Here’s a link to my ‘Newsletter’ which I think I’m going to rename ‘Thought for the Week’ 🤔 even though it does actually have a link to the news this week 😁 #1stPillar
How can the SBL support school governance?
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January 21, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This week I’ve been inspired by the 39th POTUS to talk about governance in the #1stPillar newsletter. Sign up if you’d like to see it tomorrow 😊
Newsletter – 1st Pillar
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January 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Happy New Year to everyone going back to it today. I’m excited for the year ahead 😊 See you out there. #1stPillar
January 6, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Not to jump past the upcoming much needed downtime but we’re coming up to budget time. Are you ready? #1stpillar
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The 1st Pillar of School Business Management – 1st Pillar
It's a big responsibility upholding the 1st Pillar of school business, but the SBM does not have to do it alone.
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December 13, 2024 at 11:52 AM
Sign up for a weekly shot of positivity into your inbox from someone who produced 195 days of “Thought for the day” for 5 years! (Yes I did it on INSET days too!)
#positive #optimism #SBL
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Newsletter – 1st Pillar
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November 23, 2024 at 5:03 PM
I’m into the marketing mix of schools at the moment 😊 #blog #coffee #SBL
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It takes more than 3 words – 1st Pillar
It takes more than 3 words to convey to your customers why they will find a sense of belonging with you.
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November 22, 2024 at 7:25 PM
My SBL training course on Communication and Managing Teams inevitably talks about the team dynamics of a certain bridge crew 😊 #sorrynotsorry #lifelongtrekkie #teamdynamics
November 22, 2024 at 8:31 AM
This is my go-to rainbow song. Now singing it to my grandsons 😊

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November 16, 2024 at 9:44 AM
This is a my sort of thing…

How do you ensure your new SBL gets the best start possible?
#SBL #education
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Those vital ‘1st 100 days’ for the new SBL – 1st Pillar
Can you afford not to invest in your new SBL, bring them up to speed asap, and give them the support them need? (No, you can't)
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November 15, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Hello 👋
What a lovely fresh space this is 😊
I’m here to follow School Business Leaders, Education Bloggers and interesting folk.
#SBL #blog #education
November 15, 2024 at 8:09 AM