by André Double. Grant Fox is a former New Zealand Rugby Union International, who played fly-half and is now a successful CEO of the LED company Monstavision. In 1987 he played a pivotal role in the All Blacks team that secured victory in the first-ever Rugby World Cup. Among his many achievements, Grant is renowned […]
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by Joseph Otley Introduction: A Traveller’s Tale Join me on a deeply personal journey, where we delve into the complex realm of customer service within the sphere of international education. Imagine the scene – a solo traveller, accompanied by twin four-year-old boys, embarking on an adventure from Edinburgh to Denmark. The thought of managing such
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by Milos Markovic We’ve all been there—sitting in those meetings that seem to have mastered the art of time-stretching as if they’re auditioning for a role in a slow-motion movie. You know the ones where you start daydreaming about your next vacation, your lunch menu, and maybe even the mysteries of the universe. But worry
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by Dr. Ian Gross Culture shock can be described as feelings of uncertainty, confusion, or anxiety that people may experience when moving to a new country or surroundings. It is not what you might expect when returning to your home country. As an international teacher and school leader for over two decades, I certainly had
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by Dr.Jeremy Majeski I’ve dedicated over two decades of my life to the field of education, having worn the hats of both teacher and school administrator. My journey has taken me from the bustling halls of US public schools to the global stage of international education. Throughout my career, I’ve predominantly navigated the landscape of
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by Joseph M. Cirelli As an educational leader, one of the most significant challenges that you will face is leading and implementing change within your school. Educational systems are complex, and adapting to new initiatives can be a difficult process. In this blog, we will explore multiple strategies for leading and implementing change in your international
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by Dan Mchugh. International schools tend to have higher staff turnover than local schools. While retaining (good) staff is important, inevitably there comes a point when school leaders find themselves having to recruit new members of the team. However, the crucial nature of recruitment is not reflected in school leadership courses. I’ve done three substantial
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by Hendri Mclntosh. As we have all come to a new school year, it is essential to reflect, anticipate new opportunities, influence others around you and cultivate new growth. We, as leaders, have the responsibility to actively lead! You are the Head of the school, and your staff is the body, but being in a
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By Sian May. I am part of a strong and wide-ranging team that stretches from our Council of Governors, into our educators and professional services teams. In this network of colleagues almost every conceivable form of expertise can be found. This makes me both very fortunate and also accelerates my own professional learning, reflection and
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Last week, Jane had the honour of meeting and talking with Conrad Hughes, Director General of the International School of Geneva. Here, we share some of the key takeaways from the interview. Jane Gay: As an international school leader, what are your fellow international school leaders telling you about their schools and their leadership? Conrad
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