Expert Support for Complex People Matters in Schools

Helping School Leaders Navigate the Path to Strong Performance Cultures

Clear Path Workplace Advisory provides independent, practical support to school principals managing complex complaints, workplace concerns, and high-risk people matters.

Founded by Paul Atlee and Jon Neall, Clear Path draws on many years of experience in the education sector, specifically in complaints and performance management (including implementation support), and also in general HR practice, school leadership, investigative processes and leadership development.

Areas of Practice


Expert Advice

  • Confidential early advice when concerns first arise.

  • Independent review and triage of complaints and concerns

  • Advice on procedural fairness, natural justice and evidence handling

  • Risk assessment and escalation advice, including when to involve external bodies


Managing Complaint Processes

  • Guidance and implementation support to ensure fairness, sound process, and defensible outcomes in both formal and informal employee complaint management.

  • Structured case management and documentation support

  • Preparation for difficult conversations and formal responses

  • Post-matter review to strengthen systems and reduce recurrence


Professional Learning

  • Professional learning for Principals and school leadership teams on managing complex performance and conduct matters in order to establish a culture of organisational integrity and leadership confidence while balancing employee health and wellbeing.


“Good leaders build products. Great leaders build cultures.”

– Adam Grant

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