After years of working in both the corporate world and the not-for-profit education sector, Matt Duke has encountered this generalised assumption from time to time: many believe that corporate professionals, with their exposure to high-stakes decision-making, have an advantage over those managing schools. But is that really true? From his experience, this view often overlooks the complexity involved in running a school. School leaders manage responsibilities that are just as intricate and often more personal than their corporate counterparts.

Matt Duke is the Business Manager at Presbyterian Ladies' College in Melbourne. Follow the link below to read his thoughts in this very topical article.