Principal's Blog

Thriving in East Asian School Culture: Why East Asia Calls for Another Cultural Lens

by Justin Zhu Comprising China (including Taiwan), Japan, and South Korea, East Asia is well-known for its high academic standards, exam-driven systems, and strongly ingrained Confucian values. Beyond ...

Building Culture: A Journey of Ongoing Development

by Daniel Lyng Papua New Guinea (PNG) is not generally a well-known place for those of us that were born in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly Europe. A place I only knew of as it was close to ...

When Silence Hurts

by Belinda Williams It doesn’t always start with a dramatic outburst or an obvious violation. More often, workplace abuse begins with silence. The kind that settles in meeting rooms where no one ...

That’s Not My Job”: Reframing Professional Expectations in International Schools

by Michael Iannini One of the most frequent and quietly corrosive challenges international school middle leaders face is the “That’s not my job” response from colleagues. It’s a moment that can stop ...

My Journey in Educational Leadership: A Personal and Professional Reflection

by Christopher Hoddinott My journey into educational leadership has been marked by continual growth, driven by a deep-rooted passion for education, an enduring commitment to student well-being, and an ...

Smart Thinking

by Jo Owen When I was asked to write a book on Smart Thinking, I was both excited and terrified. The terror came from a very simple question: “What is smart thinking?” If you had to write a book about ...

A Retention Framework as the Major Recruitment Strategy

by Raymond Lee As a deputy principal of an international school in Hong Kong, I have come to realise that the retention of teachers is as crucial as their recruitment. While we often focus on hiring ...

FOMO In Tech: A Change Leadership Tool or a Trap?

by Nishant Sharma In today’s rapidly evolving world of technology, FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) has become more than just a social media slang often used by Millennials and Gen ...

From Meetings to Meaningful Collaboration: Stop Talking, Start Engaging

by Karen Shantz How many meetings do you attend weekly? Do you leave feeling energised? Or do you, as Milos Markovic put it, spend most meetings “daydreaming about your next vacation, your lunch menu, ...