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Harnessing AI and Technology to Transform Workplace Culture in Education
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In schools, teacher turnover undermines student success. At Leigh Academies Trust, however, retention is treated as a strategic driver of outcomes. In this episode of Culture in Action, Richard Taylor, Deputy CEO for Operations, explains how a people-first culture, innovative career development programmes and cutting-edge use of AI are improving staff engagement, boosting retention and ultimately helping 25,000 pupils thrive across 33 academies.
Guest Information
Richard Taylor is the Deputy CEO for Operations at Leigh Academies Trust, one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the South East of England. With a background in both HR and operations, Richard has spent more than a decade building strategies that reduce turnover, strengthen leadership and empower teachers to succeed. His initiatives include the Stay and Grow retention framework, AI-powered learning platforms and LAT Moments, a recognition programme that celebrates staff across all schools.
Episode Outline
- Retention as a Student Outcome
Richard explains how keeping great teachers directly improves student achievement and why retention sits at the heart of LAT’s people strategy. - AI as a Culture Enabler
Discover how LAT uses artificial intelligence to reduce workload, personalise student learning and create career pathways for staff, from teaching assistants to future leaders. - Recognition at Scale
Learn how LAT Moments, powered by Mo, has embedded peer-to-peer recognition across 33 schools, building visibility, fairness and belonging. - From Feedback to Action
Richard shares examples of how employee surveys revealed surprising operational barriers, leading to changes in IT systems and everyday staff support. - The Future of Work in Education
Hear Richard’s predictions for how AI will personalise professional development, improve performance management and shape the future of school culture.
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Host Name: Luke Fisher
About the Host: Luke Fisher is the CEO of Mo, a platform that's all about helping teams create workplaces where people genuinely want to be. Luke's on a mission to show that brilliant company culture isn't just a nice-to-have but what makes teams thrive, feel connected, and do brilliant work together. Mo helps organisations around the world turn their values from poster-board promises into real, everyday habits that bring teams closer and give everyone a sense of purpose. It's culture you can actually see and feel in action.
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