by Greg Parry | Jun 13, 2021 | Blog
Most of us understand negative feelings. We spend countless hours explaining to ourselves, and others, why today, yesterday, or even tomorrow for that matter, might be a terrible day and a great time to feel sad and miserable. I don’t make light at all of the...
by Greg Parry | May 6, 2021 | Blog
Post Pandemic Blueprint for Future Education I have shared an opinion many times that “the pandemic did not change education, it just accelerated a move that was already underway.” Overnight the pace of change accelerated and some were ready, some were...
by Greg Parry | Dec 21, 2020 | Blog
I have been trying to join this “cool group” for weeks and finally broke through the door after knocking incessantly without reply. It is hip, it is niche and it is really really hard to get access! Clubhouse seems like the perfect name for it! It is a...
by Greg Parry | Oct 16, 2020 | Blog
FREE E-BOOKS AND NOVELS FOR TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS (READING) Free E-books Alive and Free Gives you access to fiction ebooks written by people who are still alive today. Amazon Kindle Amazon offers a paid subscription to Kindle Unlimited, however there are many free...
by Greg Parry | Mar 16, 2020 | Blog
It would be naive to say that measuring cultural competency is easy. We certainly cant evaluate by any reasonable manner the degree to which anyone manages cultural diversity. In the interests of self improvement however I think it is important to reflect and...
by Greg Parry | Dec 10, 2019 | Blog
A Challenge to Education Leaders and Innovators! The 12 Greatest Innovators of All Time Asked Questions! The world’s greatest innovations didn’t happen because somebody began a meeting with “Who has an idea for improving this situation?” or “How are we going to...
by Greg Parry | Jul 1, 2019 | Blog
Testing can be unusual obsession, especially in some cultures. Here we explore a deeper understanding of assessment versus testing. “When it comes to tracking a student’s progress, many parents place a lot of importance on test scores,” says Greg Parry. In...
by Greg Parry | May 24, 2019 | Blog
Leading by Intimidation: The Weakest Leadership Style We have all encountered leaders who rely on intimidation. They speak loudly, react aggressively to criticism, and shut down debate. Decisions are delivered abruptly and questioning is discouraged. At first glance...
by Greg Parry | May 22, 2019 | Blog
This article was originally published in 2019 and updated in 2026 to reflect current thinking on leadership. Authentic leadership is not a new trend. It is one of the oldest and most important foundations of effective leadership. Yet in a world full of performance,...
by Greg Parry | Mar 11, 2019 | Blog
New Release: Leadership Development Programs Delivered by Experienced International Leaders At Global Services in Education GSE, our Global Leadership Program (GLP) is designed to offer a flexible, context-based, learning program that develops leadership...
by Greg Parry | Feb 21, 2019 | Blog
There are some things parents need to know about schools. What are the secrets? What happens behind the scenes? There are over thousands of international schools across the countries in Asia now so parents are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting the...
by Greg Parry | Nov 29, 2018 | Blog
A recent CNN article touted the ‘television trick’ as a proven method for achieving fluency in any language, for both young and adult learners. Could it really be that easy? The answer is – yes and no. While video can be a powerful tool in the classroom, there are...
by Greg Parry | Sep 3, 2018 | Blog
Setting Up a New School is an Exciting Challenge Embarking on the journey of setting up a new school involves many considerations, each crucial to establishing a successful and sustainable institution. With our extensive experience in launching schools across diverse...
by Greg Parry | Sep 2, 2018 | Blog
I read it again and I should read it more often: A Summary of the Best “People Book” Ever Written. I first read “How To Win Friends and Influence People”(Dale Carnegie) when I was only 16 years old. Warren Buffet read it at 15. Although I was limited in life...
by Greg Parry | Sep 1, 2018 | Blog
Set up a new school? Improve a current school? You need teacher training? It’s been said, “If you build it, they will come.” For many, that axiom might hold true however, for Shanna Parry and Greg Parry, it was the reverse. “They” came first. “They,” being the...
by Greg Parry | Jul 3, 2018 | Blog
GSE Design Classrooms and Schools with a Difference! School design that is unique! “2am and this makes sense now. I am on a roll, just a final paragraph.” “Can I have extra sauce and no anchovies?” “Hey, why don’t we find some data that proves an opposing view. There...
by Greg Parry | Mar 27, 2017 | Blog
I read it again and I should read it more often: A Summary of the Best “People Book” Ever Written. I first read “How To Win Friends and Influence People” (Dale Carnegie) when I was only 16 years old. Warren Buffet read it at 15. Although I was limited in life...
by Greg Parry | Jul 27, 2016 | Blog
What is holding back China in its pursuit of high quality international education? Looking at strategies for improving international education in China by International Education expert, Greg Parry, CEO of Global Services in Education. A 5 part series on...
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