Description
Plan When It’s Calm. Lead When It Counts.
The Plans Deck is a strategic decision-making toolkit for school leaders. It helps leaders pause, zoom out, and make thoughtful choices that connect daily demands with long-term vision. Instead of reacting under pressure, the Plans Deck creates space for reflection, coherence, and sustainability.
At its core is the PLANS Framework:
- Problem Definition,
- Look at the Bigger Picture,
- Assess and Act,
- Navigate and Reflect,
- Systems Thinking & Sustainability.
These steps create a discipline of leadership that ensures decisions are not left to chance, but intentionally aligned with values and culture.
The deck contains:
- Framework Cards – outline the PLANS model and guiding mindsets
- Strategy Cards – concrete tactics like stakeholder mapping, decision trees, and prioritisation tools
- Scenario Cards – real-world leadership dilemmas to practice decision-making
- Inquiry Cards – reflective prompts to reframe issues and consider new perspectives
Together, these cards give leaders both the structure and flexibility to lead with confidence, coherence, and clarity – even in moments of pressure.
Format: Physical card deck
Ideal for: Senior leaders, middle leaders, leadership teams, retreats, coaching
