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Richard Gerver
Award Winning Educator - Creating Tomorrow's Schools Today - The Manifesto for Change
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Richard Gerver
Biography
Richard Gerver has been described as one of the most inspirational leaders of his generation. He is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author and world-renowned thinker.
Richard began his career in education, most notably as headmaster of the failing Grange Primary School. In just two years, famously transformed into one of the most acclaimed learning environments in the world. He was celebrated by UNESCO and the UK Government for its incredible turnaround.
Richard has since transitioned to the global stage where he uses his trademark humour and natural style to deliver passionate, provocative and authentic speeches. He draws upon the first-hand experiences and unique insights garnered from frontline education to explore the links between great leadership, human potential, change and innovation. His ability to connect experiences across many seemingly different environments helps people to expand their thinking and perception of potential. It is this authenticity and uniqueness which has helped Richard win him global acclaim and invitations to speak on the most recognised stages, including TED, the RSA and BBC radio.
The three core principles underpinning Richard's philosophy are communication, empowerment and impact. He argues that great leadership is first and foremost about serving the needs of the people who work for you. His mantra: systems and structures change nothing; people do.
Having successfully transitioned from teacher to thought leader, Richard has had the opportunity to regularly advise governments and major corporations globally, including Google, Visa, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Harrods, Puig and Telefonica. His unique experience and insight into realising human potential also see him working in elite sport, with Olympic and Paralympic coaches, EPL Soccer coaches, England Golf and professional cricket teams. He has recently started working with the British music industry to help develop a capacity for forward, proactive and sustainable change.
Richard is also a bestselling author. His first book, Creating Tomorrow's Schools Today (now in its second edition), has become a seminal text around the world for those engaged in the transformation of education. His other books are explorations of human potential, leadership and success. In Change and Simple Thinking, Richard explores the world beyond school, through the eyes of an educator. Both have received critical and public success; both achieving global bestseller status. All his books have been translated into a multitude of languages including Spanish, Chinese and Korean.
Most importantly, Richard is always humbled to be able to share his lifelong commitment to living, learning and laughing.
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Featured Keynote Programs
Education
A Manifesto for Change
Education is the single most important factor that will determine the future; for our children, our economy, society and ultimately our planet. Richard Gerver uses his unique, authentic and experience driven insights, to clarify the vision, thinking and processes that we must all go through, if we are to ensure that we all; teachers, administrators, parents and policy makers, develop a system that prepares our young people for a world class future. Gerver uses his experiences as a former award winning teacher, globally renowned principal, school and university board member and government policy advisor, to mesh together, with clarity and deep insight, exactly what needs to be discussed and done; from high level strategy to classroom practice. He not only brings his reputation as one of the world’s most innovative and successful educators to his sessions but is uniquely able to bridge the connections between education, business, sport and culture, thanks to his ground breaking work in those fields; having worked with Olympic coaches, EPL Teams and Golf pros, as well as with some of the globe’s biggest companies and extensively in the music industry. Gerver is able to speak with precision about exactly what skills, behaviours and attributes our children will need to not only survive but thrive in their futures. His education speeches are noted world-wide for their humour, insight, provocations and practical application. They mirror his two best-selling books on education. Creating Tomorrow’s Schools Today and Education: A Manifesto for Change.
The Sense in Purpose
What do people and organisations that have enjoyed sustained success have in common? A sense of purpose; one driven by a collegiate sense of mission, of value, of passion and of possibility. In this inspirational session, Richard will share his insights and experiences around how to develop, transmit and nurture a powerful sense of purpose that impacts on resilience, collaboration, innovation and outcomes. Richard will explore the importance of communication, skills development, leadership and empowerment on developing a genuine sense of purpose that can have a dynamic and long-lasting impact on you, your business and your long-term sense of value.
Legacy; Developing Future Leaders
Success cannot be measured in the short term; real success comes from long term impact and must be resilient enough to not only survive but thrive in changing times. One of Richard’s most important mantras is that systems and structures change nothing, people do. In this provocative session, Richard will explore not only the vital importance of skilled leadership in the now but how to identify and nurture great leaders for tomorrow. He will identify strategies that encourage leadership throughout an organisation and at every level. He will urge people to remember that great leadership is not about control but about identifying and developing the talent in others; by serving the people who work with you and for you and by so doing, developing a sense of corporate responsibility and value that in turn, encourages the youngest and most junior, to levels of confidence, value and loyalty that will ensure a dynamic sense of legacy.
Creating Tomorrow's Schools Today
Education is the single most important factor that will determine the future; for our children, our economy, society and ultimately our planet. Richard uses his unique, authentic and experience driven insights, to clarify the vision, thinking and processes that we must all go through, if we are to ensure that we all; teachers, administrators parents and policy makers, develop a system that prepares our young people for a world class future.
Richard uses his experiences as a former award winning teacher, globally renowned principal, school and university board member and government policy advisor, to mesh together, with clarity and deep insight, exactly what needs to be discussed and done; from high level strategy to classroom practice. He not only brings his reputation as one of the world’s most innovative and successful educators to his sessions but is uniquely able to bridge the connections between education, business, sport and culture, thanks to his ground breaking work in those fields; having worked with Olympic coaches, EPL Teams and Golf pros, as well as with some of the globe’s biggest companies and extensively in the music industry.
Richard speaks with precision about exactly what skills, behaviours and attributes our children will need to not only survive but thrive in their futures. His education speeches are noted world-wide for their humor, insight, provocations and practical application. They mirror his first best-selling book. Creating Tomorrow’s Schools Today.
Richard Gerver
Featured Books
Education: A Manifesto for Change
by Richard Gerver
Creating Tomorrow's Schools Today
by Richard Gerver
Simple Thinking
by Richard Gerver
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What Children Can Teach You About Realising Your Goals
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