This manual presents practical resources to help you address everyday leadership challenges and navigate the complexities of leading an international education community. Whether you are a new leader or a seasoned professional, the insights within these pages offer both practical guidance and profound inspiration.
As a leader navigating the complexities of an international education community, you need a manual to help you address the unpredictable and rapidly evolving scenarios you face. Surround yourself with the team of experts inside the chapters of The International Education Leadership Companion as they present a practical resource for everyday leadership challenges. Blending a compilation of theory and practice, the lessons offered within these chapters are grounded in standards of leadership from internationally renowned international school educators. The books advice is brought to life by authentic case studies to offer meaningful reflection opportunities that directly translate to your job at hand: successfully leading international education communities in a world characterized by volatility, constant change, and uncertainty. Whether you are a new leader stepping into your first international role or a seasoned professional looking to refine your approach, the insights within these pages offer both practical guidance and profound inspiration. Leadership can feel isolating, but it cannot be effectively done alone immerse yourself in The International Education Leadership Companion and bring your trusted, experienced guides alongside you throughout the journey!
1. Introduction
2. Rebuilding Education as We Know It and The Urgency of
Now: Transforming Education to Meet a Transforming World
3. Leading Cultures
of Dignity
4. Leading the Vision: A Human Learning Ecosystem for Our Times
5.
Leading the Streamlining Shift in Curriculum: What to Cut Out, Cut Back,
Consolidate, and Create to Prepare Future-Ready Learners
6. Managing the
Politics of the Board Room
7. Leading the Organizational Culture
8. Leading
Change Begins with Trust
9. Guiding Teachers Through Change
10. Leading for a
Flourishing Society
11. Leading With Resilience
12. Driving Leadership: A
School Leader's Journey
Catarina Song Chen is with the U.S. Department of State Office of Overseas Schools responsible for Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships and an award-winning school leader with over 25 years of experience in education.
Colin Brown is Superintendent of Escuela Internacional Sampedrana, accreditation lead evaluator, and presenter of best practice with over 25 years serving in education.
Lindsay Prendergast is an international education leader, leadership coach, and best-selling author with over 20 years serving in education.
