The Pruning Principle by Dr Simon Breakspear & Michael Rosenbrock
As leaders, we are constantly asked to do more — more initiatives, more priorities, more change. But what if the most powerful leadership move is knowing what to let go of?
Join us for our January ACEL WA Book Club as we explore The Pruning Principle by Dr Simon Breakspear and Michael Rosenbrock — a compelling and practical guide to reducing overload, sharpening focus, and creating the conditions for meaningful improvement in schools and organisations.
This session will invite leaders to reflect deeply on:
• Why less really can be more
• How overload undermines impact
• What courageous “pruning” looks like in real leadership contexts
• How to reclaim clarity, coherence and collective efficacy
Join us for a rich professional conversation for educators and leaders at all stages of their journey.
Date: Thursday 22nd January 2026
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: In-person at Dayton Primary School (290 Arthur Street, Dayton WA 6055) or online via Teams
Free to join, and coffee and sweet treats provided for those attending in person!
Steps:
1. Get your copy of ‘The Pruning Principle’ (or listen to some of the available podcasts online).
2. Read the book (or part of the book) before we meet.
3. Let us know you can join us via the ACEL WA website.
4. Join other educational leaders for collegial conversation and connection.
For the Online option, the Zoom link will be made available in the Event Reminder email sent a couple of days prior.