by Greg Parry | Sep 8, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
If you worked with me in Australia during my earlier pathway to leadership, you might connect with some ideas I share here about personality types in leadership. Personal reflections only. I am sharing a story I have shared many times before. In leadership workshops,...
by Greg Parry | Sep 7, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
As higher education continues evolving, institutions worldwide confront significant trends and challenges. These dynamics transcend geographic boundaries, institutional types, and brand distinctions. Understanding and addressing these shifts is crucial for...
by Greg Parry | Aug 25, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
The Value of Edification in International School Leadership is Immeasurable Edification is building up, uplifting, or improving someone morally, intellectually, or spiritually. It involves providing encouragement, support, and constructive feedback to help others...
by Greg Parry | Aug 24, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
The Rise of Specialised International Schools: Tailoring Excellence through Sports Academies, Arts, Culture, and Careers Academies The traditional education model is evolving globally, and international schools are at the forefront of this transformation. Beyond...
by Greg Parry | Aug 22, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
Navigating Academic Disappointment: Supporting Students, Parents, and Teachers When students receive academic results that fall short of their expectations, the initial reaction is often a mix of disappointment and frustration. This can feel like a dream is being...
by Greg Parry | Jul 30, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
The Power of International Schools in Fostering Global Unity Unfortunately, the world is increasingly characterized by divisions. Politics and conflict are prime examples, where groups often focus on defeating or undermining others rather than pursuing calm...
by Greg Parry | Jul 29, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
Personal Mantras and Positive Self-Talk Can Have a Positive Impact Many self-help and leadership theories advocate the use of positive self-talk and personal mantras as a strategy to manifest positive outcomes. The idea is that by speaking affirmations out loud,...
by Greg Parry | Jul 26, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
How Our Inner Circle Shapes Leadership In all aspects of life, we have inner circles or a close circle of people who I like to describe as a “committee.” This committee consists of professional colleagues, personal friends, and family members who serve as...
by Greg Parry | Jun 3, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
In our quest for progress, we often focus on strategies and movements. However, hidden within the complexity of societal evolution lies a phenomenon that defies our expectations—the transformative power of individuals in leadership. While collective efforts shape...
by Greg Parry | May 25, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
Mastering the Art of Conference Speeches: 8 Essentials for Success Conference speeches are platforms for sharing knowledge, inspiring action, and fostering connections. Crafting a high-quality speech requires a blend of storytelling, research-backed content, and...
by Greg Parry | May 25, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
A Case Study in Psychological Safety Google’s Project Aristotle was a study conducted to identify the key factors that make a successful team. While researchers originally thought that diversity or a team’s demographics would have the biggest impact, they were...
by Greg Parry | May 25, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
Understanding William Glasser’s Choice Theory and the Quality World Picture in Educational Leadership A renowned psychiatrist, William Glasser, introduced Choice Theory as a framework for understanding human behaviour and motivation. At the heart of Choice...
by Greg Parry | May 25, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
Project Aristotle: Insights and Lessons for Educational Leadership In 2012, Google embarked on an ambitious research project named Project Aristotle, aiming to decode the secret sauce behind high-performing teams. This initiative, named after Aristotle’s quote,...
by Greg Parry | Apr 4, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
Fostering cross-cultural understanding and cooperation is an essential goal for schools and companies aiming to succeed in our rapidly globalising world. With societies worldwide becoming more interconnected in function and accessibility, the demand for international...
by Greg Parry | Apr 3, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
School Culture: Top 5 Strategies for Turning Around Toxic Culture Within the unique ecosystem of an international school, fostering a positive and inclusive culture is paramount for student success and staff satisfaction. However, when toxicity infiltrates the school...
by Greg Parry | Mar 26, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
Mastering the Art of an Elevator Speech In many industries, the concept of an “elevator speech” is promoted as an essential way to communicate professionally one’s values, vision, purpose, and effectiveness.Vision clarity is especially vital in...
by Greg Parry | Feb 19, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
Six Foundations of High-Performance Leadership Leading schools in an international environment requires far more than administrative competence. Leaders must navigate cultural complexity, organisational pressure, and constant change while maintaining clarity of...
by Greg Parry | Jan 15, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
We often look to other industries for inspiration, teachings and guidance about leadership in international schools. Mckinsey published an interesting article titled: All change: The new era of perpetual organizational upheaval “To flourish at a time when...
by Greg Parry | Jan 4, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
Happiness is an inside job! Leadership in schools is often measured by outcomes, targets, and performance metrics. Yet one of the most powerful influences on leadership effectiveness is far more personal: the leader’s internal well-being. The Leadership Paradox...
by Greg Parry | Jan 4, 2024 | Leadership and Governance
Elevating teamwork needs to be an essential component of your strategic vision for 2024 Continuing our exploration of the principles that define a successful new year we also look at high-performing teamwork. Let’s delve deeper into the 6 key aspects that...
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