Leadership Strategy and Skills

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Glen Radojkovich & Nicki Williams, Heads of School Improvement at Taaleem

We got to learn more about the organizational culture Taaleem have developed to to ensure they retain happy, healthy and inspired staff.

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Mohamad Saad - Principal AJYAL International School, MBZ, Abu Dhabi

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 21: Eman Hamshari - Innovation & Engagement Lead, American Academy for Girls

 

We chatted with Eman after her conference session about all things Digital Leadership and creativity in education.

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Dr. Richard Churches - Lead Adviser, Education Development Trust

Dr. Churches talks about his many talks at the show and his work at the Education Development Trust.

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Janecke Aarnaes - Director, Universal American School

Janecke discusses her talk at the show which is all about "Experiential Learning" and the purposeful opportunities that it can provide students.

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Dr. Saima Rana, Principal & CEO, GEMS World Academy

10 Career Habits to Master

Developing your professional skills is something that never stops, it should continue to happen throughout the entirety of your career.

How will you handle another disrupted school year?

2020 was the year we did the best we could in an impossible situation. 2021 is poised to be the moment countries turn the page and double down on education.

The Importance of Building Skills

This global pandemic has thrown the world into a confused disruption. But what impact has this had on your future career plans, growth plans and dreams?

Lifting the lid on student potential

“All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop those talents.” John F Kennedy

The MENA education sector: A blueprint for success

Taking place on 14 July 2021, 14:00 BST/UK and targeting education suppliers, this webinar will provide key insight into the MENA region's education sector.

Sustainability in Schools – Going Beyond Green

Have we truly changed the understanding of what sustainability means and looked beyond the easy wins to tackle the tough but necessary changes required?

School year reflection 2020-2021

As we draw this academic school year to a close, it seems more accurate to say that this has been a challenging year for all, rather than most.

Why 2021 will be all about The Stockdale Paradox

Schools need to keep optimism and reality in balance this year but trust a better future awaits.

GESS Talks Webinar 6 - Building a successful roadmap for the next academic year

This webinar featured school leaders from the GCC region who reflected on the current academic year that is coming to a close and more importantly looking ah

Webinar: Building a successful roadmap for the next academic year

Taking place on 21 June 2021, 16:00 GST / UAE, this webinar sponsored by Wonde will feature school leaders from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar.

End of year—a time to reflect, review and celebrate

There has never been a year like this one and the past few weeks have certainly provided an opportunity for reflection, celebration and looking forward.

TVET: Key Lessons on Effective Higher Education Leadership During the Pandemic and Beyond

These are disruptive times and technical training institution leaders, like the rest, need to navigate new pathways.

Leveraging a Global Network of Schools in a Pandemic and Building a Culture of Innovation

To navigate uncertainty, school leaders must remain true to their institution's mission and core values while also being agile to respond and pivot quickly.

An Australian educational network talks about leadership in rapid digital rollout during

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is an organisation responsible for delivering services, programs and resources to more than 77,000 students annually.

Technology Integration as a Vehicle on the Journey Toward Improved Teaching and Learning

EdTech is ubiquitous in education, especially considering much of the education realm is still adapting to the paradigm shift that the pandemic brought to us.

Connecting Your Influence and your WHY for Impact on Student Learning and Leadership

Leadership comes in all shapes, sizes and generates a great deal of discussion inside and outside Education.

Building leadership in the classroom

Every school should have at least one class that brings to the forefront each student's leadership ability and helps to improve and develop it.

Early Years Leadership in Challenging Times

The past year has meant great change EY but it showed the resilience and the necessity of knowledgeable adults and a supportive team.

The Cage Free Leader

Leadership is not self-serving; it is the opposite and should always free people to be the best versions of themselves.

Leadership Goals: Promoting More Inclusion at Our Schools

SEN students have been among the hardest hit groups during the pandemic. More inclusive school policies are needed to help them overcome the learning slide.

Everyone Has Leadership Potential

What are the 7 most common leadership styles and how can you find your own?

School Leadership in Times of Crisis

New thinking driven by strong leadership is needed if we are to create more inclusive, equitable systems that can promote quality education for every child.

Leveraging a Global Network of Schools During a Pandemic & Building a Culture of Innovation

Dr. Blake Spahn leads operations of all Dwight Schools globally (New York, London, Dubai, Seoul, Shanghai, Dwight Global Online School).

Global Viewpoints: How Covid has changed International School Recruitment

This session explores the impact that the pandemic has had on teacher recruitment by international schools.