by Greg Parry | Dec 26, 2023 | Leadership and Governance
An interview with CEO, Greg Parry on “Leading with impact in the New Year” He describes an important call to educational leadership in 2024 As the dawn of a new year emerges, educational leaders find themselves at a crucial juncture, reflecting on their...
by Greg Parry | Dec 19, 2023 | Leadership and Governance
A productive new year is achieved through overcoming pause with purpose. As we stand on the threshold of a new year, the anticipation of fresh beginnings and opportunities is palpable. However, the reality is that we all face challenging moments, often manifesting as...
by Greg Parry | Oct 6, 2023 | Leadership and Governance
The keynote speech “What Great Schools Do to Maximise Impact” presented by Greg Parry, CEO and Co-Founder of Global Services in Education at the World Education Summit, 2023, Malaysia. Greg shares some of his unique education leadership ideas about...
by Greg Parry | Sep 6, 2023 | Leadership and Governance
Navigating Cross-Cultural Negotiations: Understanding the Top 10 Cultural Factors International business deals often involve crossing not just geographical borders but cultural ones as well. Culture profoundly influences how people think, communicate, and behave,...
by Greg Parry | Aug 24, 2023 | Leadership and Governance
Safeguarding in Schools: A Crucial Responsibility for Leaders In the modern educational landscape, the safety and wellbeing of students extends beyond the boundaries of academic provision. It stretches into the realm of safeguarding—ensuring the protection of children...
by Greg Parry | Aug 13, 2023 | Leadership and Governance
A Holistic Guide to Achieve Leadership Impact Through Transformational Leadership: At this time of the year leaders are naturally reflecting, planning and pencilling in a plan for change. For Leadership Impact, goal setting is important but most of all leaders need to...
by Greg Parry | May 3, 2023 | Leadership and Governance
Time Boxing Time Boxing Can Be Better Than Traditional Time Management Models As an educational leader, time management can often be a challenge. With a multitude of responsibilities, including administrative tasks, staff management, and student support, it can be...
by Greg Parry | Apr 28, 2023 | Leadership and Governance
Promoting School Diversity and Inclusion through Admissions Processes Promoting school diversity and inclusion in schools is critical for creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. The admissions process is a crucial component of achieving this goal, as it...
by Greg Parry | Apr 20, 2023 | Leadership and Governance
As an international education leader with experience leading schools in many different cultural contexts, I have found that sharp leaders are highly perceptive people who tend to pick up on certain things about others that others may miss. Leadership observation...
by Greg Parry | Apr 20, 2023 | Leadership and Governance
In today’s competitive educational landscape, creating a strong brand identity is crucial for success in international schools. This article will discuss the importance of communication, design, culture, vision and mission, language, behaviour, logo, and...
by Greg Parry | Apr 19, 2023 | Leadership and Governance
The TikTok Effect The TikTok Effect is Causing Much Debate The TikTok effect is a topic that has gained momentum in recent times, and as educational leaders and parents, we must understand its impacts on our daily lives. The platform uses a highly addictive algorithm...
by Greg Parry | Mar 28, 2023 | Leadership and Governance
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every industry, including education. As the world rapidly moves towards an AI-powered future, it’s vital for school leaders to understand the potential benefits and risks of incorporating AI technology into their...
by Greg Parry | Mar 24, 2023 | Leadership and Governance
Educational Leadership and Management Educational Leadership and Management High-quality leadership and management are essential components of running successful schools, especially in unique cultural contexts such as Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. In these...
by Greg Parry | Mar 19, 2023 | Leadership and Governance
The Petrichor Signal and Leadership Have you ever noticed the refreshing, earthy smell after a rain? This smell, known as the Petrichor Signal, is created by the reaction of oils and chemicals from a plant with atmospheric gases such as nitrogen and ozone. The smell...
by Greg Parry | Aug 8, 2022 | Leadership and Governance
Leaderships basics start with the foundational needs of staff Leadership Basics – Don’t forget them! I had a colleague book a special meeting with me recently with an aim to contribute and to help solve some problems. I appreciated it and listened...
by Greg Parry | Aug 5, 2022 | Leadership and Governance
There are 3 vital signs that determine school health. The vital signs of school health indicate the status of a school’s performance. Our experience tells us that schools fail if they don’t get the balance right. Educational leadership – the school...
by Greg Parry | Feb 16, 2022 | Leadership and Governance
Sadly the term “Growth Mindset” due to its popularity in education and leadership circles can sometimes attract eye rolls. In education, these ideas, like fashions roll around from decade to decade. Sometimes they have genuine impact but these concepts...
by Greg Parry | Feb 16, 2022 | Leadership and Governance
So You Want To Lead a School Start Up? Leading a school start up is sold as glamorous. Pioneering. Legacy building. It is all three. It is also the hardest thing many leaders do in their career. A founding Head starts with an empty building, a set of projections and...
by Greg Parry | Jun 17, 2021 | Leadership and Governance
As international school leaders, we obviously lead the people who report to us, but how do we lead those who might report to us? The truth is, our ability to lead others is not restricted to hierarchy in an organisation or our job title. To be great leaders, we need...
by Greg Parry | Jun 15, 2021 | Leadership and Governance
International School Leadership – Core Business includes Balance International school leadership is often described in terms of strategy, governance, and academic vision. Yet one important dimension of leadership is often overlooked: the leader’s personal...
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