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Introduction
Our intention in this document is to broaden the framework. It's not simply a question of adding another set of skills - although some different ones are proposed. Rather, it's about reflecting on the nature of leadership required at a pivotal time in human history: an era of existential threat from climate crisis, the perils of pandemics, violent conflict, declining democracy and deepening divides, in the face of immense opportunity. It is possible to thrive and flourish in a world of artificial intelligence (AI), but the prerequisite is educational leadership of a new order. The aim of this document is to indicate the direction this leadership should take. We propose five “signposts” in this direction. Fundamental new perspectives on humanity's predicament emerge from a wide range of disciplines and viewpoints: we'll refer to ideas from the worlds of social philosophy, science, economics, business, the third sector and economic and social entrepreneurs. Taken together, they indicate that a revolution in values and action is urgently needed, which in turn depends on a transformation of education. The purpose of this document is to lead this transformation, with hope and humility.
About the authors
Valerie Hannon is a global thought leader who encourages systems to rethink the meaning of “success” in the 21st century and its implications for education. Co-founder of the Innovation Unit and the Global Education Leaders Partnership, Valerie is a radical voice for change, grounded in a deep understanding of how education systems work today. Formerly a secondary school teacher, researcher and Director of Education for Derbyshire County Council, then an advisor to the UK Department for Education (DfE), she now works independently to support change programs worldwide. Currently, she is also a senior advisor to the OECD on its ” Education 2030″ . Valerie is a regular speaker and facilitator at international conferences and workshops, drawing on her extensive research and collaborative publications, including: -. Learning A Living: Radical Innovation in Education for Work (Bloomsbury 2013); - Redesigning Education: Shaping Learning Systems Around the Globe (Booktrope 2014); - Local Learning Ecosystems (WISE 2019). Valerie is the author of The Australian Learning Lecture on the theme of the school of the future, which will be published as a new book at the end of 2021. His latest book, THRIVE: The Purpose of Schools in a Changing World (2021), was published by Cambridge University Press. Also in 2021, Valerie received the Outstanding Achievement in Education Award from EduFuturists.
Anthony Mackay AM is Executive Director and Co-Chairman of the Board of the National Center on Education and the Economy, based in Washington DC. He was the first president of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL), the first vice-president of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), the immediate past president of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and the immediate past vice-president of the Education Council of New Zealand. He is currently co-chair of the national Learning Creates Australia project, vice-chancellor of Melbourne's Swinburne University, honorary member of the Graduate School of Education at the University of Melbourne and president of The Song Room (Australia). Anthony is co-founder of the Global Education Leaders Partnership (GELP) and Chairman of the Foundation Board of Innovation Unit Ltd, England. He is an expert advisor to the OECD/CERI, consultant advisor to the Asia Society's Global Cities Education Network, Senior Fellow IBE UNESCO, international advisor to Learning Forward (USA) and director of the High Resolves Global Board. Anthony is moderator of the annual International Summit on the Teaching Profession, moderator of ministerial sessions and key debates at the annual World Innovation Summit on Education (WISE) and moderator of the OECD Global Education Industry Summit.
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