Agree, it would be interesting to examine how 'sticky' ideas could benefit manager-teachers/staff interactions and how to use it for CPD too. The latter is certainly something Neal and I would like to explore here at Take the Plunge.

When we wrote (sorry slight plug) Exam Class Toolkit we did have these issues in mind; the same goes for this blog on creativity and collaboration. I agree there's a myriad of literature claiming to achieve x and y but barely scratch the surface or fail to make their messages concrete enough to be able to use practically in the classroom. Have you had a chance to read any of Daniel Pink's books (A Whole New Mind and Drive) ? He's very interesting; well worth exploring and much of what he discusses is linked to 21st skills – we've been inspired by his work. He's also on Twitter @danpink .

We'd be delighted to link to relevant posts you create on the subject by the way – just let me know : ) .

Johannes

I am very keen on extending the “learning from industry” theme over at http://micronarratives.blogspot.com and really like that you have given very clear, practical examples. Much management/education literature blabs about vision and mission and reels off models and tables and rubrics, but without concrete examples it is meaningless, marketing jargon.