Strategic Intent: Intention and Discrimination
Strategic Intent: Intention and Discrimination I’ve worked in various sectors over the past 25 years, including education, and there seems to be one common factor that separates vibrant organisations from mediocre ones: Strategic Intent. When you ask a business owner, or a Chair of the Board, or a CEO/Principal of a community organisation what their […]
Strengthening Your Professional Presence: Why LinkedIn Matters for Educators
Strengthening Your Professional Presence: Why LinkedIn Matters for Educators LinkedIn is now the world’s largest professional networking platform, with over one billion members globally. For teachers and education leaders, it has become far more than an online resume; it is a professional portfolio, a networking hub, and a powerful platform for thought leadership. At Switch […]
The Case for Slowing Down Leadership Recruitment
The Case for Slowing Down Leadership Recruitment Schools are some of the busiest environments anywhere. The pace is relentless – terms move quickly, demands are constant, and there’s always something that needs attention now. So, when a key leader announces their departure, the instinct to move fast makes sense. Parents want certainty. Staff want to […]
Voices of Change Article 7 – Avnita Bir
Aspire2 Article Series: Voices of Change, Women Shaping International Education Article #7 – Avnita Bir What inspired you, as a woman, to step into educational leadership? Education is a deeply human profession built on relationships, behaviour and trust, yet it has changed remarkably little since the industrial age. While most professions have embraced collaboration and […]
Relief Teaching is Built on Adaptability, Not Simplicity
Relief Teaching is Built on Adaptability, Not Simplicity Relief teaching is sometimes described as “stepping in for the day.” In reality, it’s a role that requires rapid professional judgement, adaptability, and emotional intelligence, often in environments that are unfamiliar and moving quickly. A relief teacher might arrive to find: a class midway through a unit […]
Voices of Change Article 6 – Joanna Povall
Aspire2 Article Series: Voices of Change, Women Shaping International Education Article #6 – Joanna Povall In this edition of Voices of Change, we feature an inspiring conversation with Joanna Povall, author of Kind Leadership: Leading Schools with Empathy, Honesty and Impact, a Principal, COBIS Lead Improvement Partner, and Tes International School Principal of the Year […]
Voices of Change Article 5 – Caroline Brokvam
Aspire2 Article Series: Voices of Change, Women Shaping International Education Article #5 – Dr Caroline Brokvam Principal, International School of Western Australia Caroline is currently the Principal of the International School of Western Australia and brings over 20 years of experience in diverse, community-minded international schools. She previously served as the Director of the American […]
Voices of Change Article 4 – Angela Meikle
Aspire2 Article Series: Voices of Change, Women Shaping International Education Article #4 – Dr. Angela Meikle Originally from California, Dr Angela Meikle is an experienced educational leader with two decades of international education experience across IB schools in China, Vietnam, and Singapore. Her roles as a teacher, learning leader, curriculum coordinator, and Head of Elementary […]
Taking the Leap from Middle Leadership: What Might Be Holding You Back?
Taking the Leap from Middle Leadership: What Might Be Holding You Back? Many exceptional middle leaders are ready for the next step yet still hesitate to move into senior roles. The hesitation is rarely about capability. It often comes from confidence, clarity and the invisible barriers that make the leap feel bigger than it actually […]
Leadership Insight or Misguided Data? Leadership Recruitment in Education: The Case for Sector-Specific Psychometrics
Leadership Insight or Misguided Data? Leadership Recruitment in Education: The Case for Sector-Specific Psychometrics Are psychometric assessments part of your leadership selection process? If not, it’s worth asking why? and whether your current approach truly captures what makes an educational leader effective. Across the education sector, the search for outstanding leaders has never been more […]
