by Greg Parry | Sep 21, 2026 | Leadership and Governance
Of every decision an owner makes about a school, the appointment of the head carries the longest consequences and receives the least scrutiny afterwards. More than any other post, it decides what the school becomes. Excellent teachers will not perform under a poor...
by Greg Parry | Sep 9, 2026 | Leadership and Governance
I have carried a private theory about leadership for most of my career. When something goes wrong, I allow myself to be off balance for a while, mostly behind closed doors. I might be angry. I might judge someone harshly. I might rehearse a response in my head that I...
by Greg Parry | Jul 26, 2026 | Leadership and Governance
Most schools have a vision and mission worth reading. Fewer have one worth watching. Walk the corridors of any school and you can test this in an afternoon. The statement on the wall promises global citizenship, innovation, or wellbeing. The timetable, the budget, and...
by Clancy | Jun 29, 2026 | Leadership and Governance
“A first, this. I usually keep myself to a line or two on a Friday, delivered from the back of whatever boardroom will have me. This one needed more room. Three decades building schools and the businesses behind them leaves a kangaroo with opinions on most...
by Greg Parry | Mar 11, 2026 | Leadership and Governance
Leadership in international schools requires vision, calm decision-making, and the ability to build strong organisational cultures. This page brings together 16 leadership articles exploring the most important ideas shaping leadership in international schools....
by Greg Parry | Mar 3, 2026 | Leadership and Governance
Why leaders should learn to wait before they worry Many school leaders face constant pressure to react quickly. Enrolment challenges, financial uncertainty, community expectations, and global events can create a sense of urgency. In these moments, the ability to...
by Greg Parry | Feb 2, 2026 | Leadership and Governance
“Education systems that nurture creativity as both cultural responsibility and professional pathway are likely to shape the most capable and grounded leaders of the next generation. Arts and Culture in Education is powerful!” Greg Parry When Arts and...
by Greg Parry | Jan 26, 2026 | Leadership and Governance
In recent years, schools have increasingly been discussed in the language of investment rather than educational leadership. Valuations, EBITDA multiples, real estate strategies, scalability, and growth plans now sit alongside conversations about curriculum, pedagogy,...
by Greg Parry | Jul 13, 2025 | Leadership and Governance
This story is part of GSE’s Leadership Case Study Series, inspired by the 20-Point Checklist for Effective School Leadership in an International School. While fictional, it is designed for educational purposes and does not depict real individuals or...
by Greg Parry | May 6, 2025 | Leadership and Governance
This story is part of GSE’s Leadership Case Study Series, inspired by the 20-Point Checklist for Effective School Leadership in an International School. While fictional, it is designed for educational purposes and does not depict real individuals or...
by Greg Parry | May 4, 2025 | Leadership and Governance
Let’s be honest, many of the current discussions and philosophical debates about AI are not as concrete as they need to be. What do you need to know? Where do you get it? How do you do it? Why do you need it? The following 10 key skills for AI focus on the...
by Greg Parry | Apr 28, 2025 | Leadership and Governance
This story is part of GSE’s Leadership Case Study Series, inspired by the 20-Point Checklist for Effective School Leadership in an International School. While fictional, it is designed for educational purposes and does not depict real individuals or...
by Greg Parry | Apr 22, 2025 | Leadership and Governance
This story is part of GSE’s Leadership Case Study Series, inspired by the 20-Point Checklist for Effective School Leadership in an International School. While fictional, it is designed for educational purposes and does not depict real individuals or...
by Greg Parry | Apr 14, 2025 | Leadership and Governance
This story is part of GSE’s Leadership Case Study Series, inspired by the 20-Point Checklist for Effective School Leadership in an International School. While fictional, it is designed for educational purposes and does not depict real individuals or...
by Greg Parry | Apr 9, 2025 | Leadership and Governance
Why Some Schools Fail to Live Their Mission and How the Best Ones Make It Their Superpower Walk into any school and ask for its vision or mission statement. You’ll likely hear inspiring words about lifelong learning, innovation, global citizenship, or character...
by Greg Parry | Apr 6, 2025 | Leadership and Governance
This story is part of GSE’s Leadership Case Study Series, inspired by the 20-Point Checklist for Effective School Leadership in an International School. While fictional, it is designed for educational purposes and does not depict real individuals or...
by Greg Parry | Mar 29, 2025 | Leadership and Governance
This story is part of GSE’s Leadership Case Study Series, inspired by the 20-Point Checklist for Effective School Leadership in an International School. While fictional, it is designed for educational purposes and does not depict real individuals or...
by Greg Parry | Mar 28, 2025 | Leadership and Governance
In the mid-1980s, NASA sought innovative ways to inspire children’s interest in space exploration. One such idea involved inviting Caroll Spinney, the puppeteer behind the beloved Sesame Street character Big Bird, to join a space shuttle mission. The plan was...
by Greg Parry | Mar 24, 2025 | Leadership and Governance
This story is part of GSE’s Leadership Case Study Series, inspired by the 20-Point Checklist for Effective School Leadership in an International School. While fictional, it is designed for educational purposes and does not depict real individuals or...
by Greg Parry | Mar 17, 2025 | Leadership and Governance
This story is part of GSE’s Leadership Case Study Series, inspired by the 20-Point Checklist for Effective School Leadership in an International School. While fictional, it is designed for educational purposes and does not depict real individuals or...
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