EPM Thought Leaders Series: Organisational Capacity Management - Maximising resources whilst meeting demand
LOCATION Virtually through Microsoft Teams
RECOMMENDED FOR Trust CEOs, CFOs, HR Directors, School Headteachers and Business Managers
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Aligning workforce with organisational needs: A strategic approach
The world of education is constantly evolving and as schools and trusts grow and develop, so do their needs. This session will focus on the most effective methods to manage your workforce, balance efficiency with budget constraints, and determine the right mix of in-house and outsourced support.
Explore how to evaluate existing skills, identify gaps, and determine where adjustments are needed to maximise efficiency. From managing resource allocation to ensuring the right balance of expertise, this session will provide actionable insights for aligning your team with both short-term and long-term objectives.
From managing resource allocation to ensuring the right balance of expertise, this session will provide actionable insights on aligning your team with both short-term and long-term objectives. Whether your organisation has experienced rapid growth or gradual change, you’ll leave with practical strategies to ensure your team operates efficiently and effectively.
We’ll be asking our attendees how their needs have evolved over the years and how they’ve evolved their teams and ways of working to meet these needs and the key lessons they’ve learned along the way.
Join our panel to discuss your experiences, ideas, and solutions.
We'll be discussing:
- How to review your current needs against your workforce
- In-house vs outsourced support - striking a balance
- Efficiency vs budget
- Managing risk and capacity planning
- Balancing strategic and operational tasks.
Why attend?
- Gain insights: Hear from sector colleagues about the growing challenges and how they impact schools financially and operationally.
- Collaborate: Engage in meaningful discussions with peers about overcoming barriers.
- Innovate: Discover new ideas and best practices for managing key challenges successfully.
Chaired by EPM, with input from sector experts, these panel discussions offer a unique opportunity for you to air your challenges, share your experiences, discuss ideas, ask questions and take part in polls in a supportive and open forum.
We recognise that many senior leaders often experience a sense of isolation. With a limited number of peers to turn to for advice, feedback, or even reassurance, it can be challenging to feel confident that you're on the right path.
But we know that there is a wealth of expertise out there: creative and strategic thought leaders who are finding innovative strategies to deal with the challenges faced by the sector.
These sessions provide a safe sounding board and an opportunity to discuss topical issues and challenges, share solutions or simply listen in and pick up ideas to take back to your schools and trusts.
Whether you're a seasoned leader with ideas to share or someone looking to gain actionable insights and fresh ideas, these sessions are designed with you in mind.
Meet your host and panel
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Your Host
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Having joined the company in 1995 and worked her way up through the business, Jen was appointed CEO in 2017. Jen brings considerable experience of working within the education sector, having worked with some of the UK’s largest MATs. She has supported academy leaders and CEOs with complex staffing issues and worked with the DfE on some of the first MAT conversion projects.
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Your Host
Having worked in the education sector since 1995, Alex provides strategic leadership to our HR advisory, consultancy and contracts administration teams. She manages relationships with some of our largest MAT clients, supporting CEOs and academy leaders with HR solutions including complex staffing issues, TUPE transfers, harmonisation, and complex case management through to employment tribunal preparation. Alex also has significant experience supporting trusts with negotiating changes to terms and conditions.
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Your Host
Mark Davis is a highly experienced director, workshop presenter, keynote speaker, and the host of "Out of The Blue," a popular podcast dedicated to school marketing. As the Director of Blue Apple Education, since 2016, Mark has worked closely with school and Trust leaders across the UK to enhance their branding, leading to Trust growth, improved admissions and better staff recruitment outcomes.
Mark delivers in-person workshops which focus on empowering school leaders with the tools and insights needed to revolutionise their marketing strategies. His sessions are highly regarded for offering practical advice and actionable insights that help schools elevate their presence and outreach.
In addition to his role at Blue Apple Education, Mark Davis is the co-founder of MATNetworks, a transformative initiative designed to support Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) leaders across the UK. Launched in January 2025, MATNetworks aims to provide a platform for MAT leaders and aspiring leaders to connect, collaborate, and share best practices. Through local forums and conferences, Mark and his team facilitate the exchange of advice and insights, helping to foster strong networks of support within the education sector.