Richard Gerver

Richard is one of the most influential experts on change and human leadership in the world, who is described by Sir Ken Robinson as, “one of the clearest and most passionate voices for radical change both in education and in business.”

With his deep understanding and compassionate interpretation of change and human potential, organisers of major conferences around the world book Richard Gerver to speak on these topics. “In his compelling presentations and books, he takes his powerful message of hope and possibility to educators, business leaders and policy makers around the world. It’s a message that has to be heard,” continues Sir Ken. Richard is the author of four renowned books drawing on his experience as an educator and consultant to business and organisations, and is behind two hugely successful courses on LinkedIn Learning.

Leadership in Education
Why does education leadership matter?

The future depends on our learning and education system not only being efficient but dynamic. If our core moral purpose is to prepare emerging generations for the challenges of their future, then we need to ensure that, as leaders and educators, we are cognisant of the challenges that that future may hold and be ready to evolve the system to meet not only the changing demands in terms of knowledge, but in behaviours, attributes, attitudes and skills.

As leaders and as educators, we need to ensure that we develop cultures that are open to change and to us broadening horizons, to being prepared to be challenged and to challenge ourselves, so that we continue to provide a system worthy of our children and one that reflect the opportunities of the future as well as anchoring the achievements of the past.

As organisations beyond the formal education sector, creating a culture of curiosity, education and learning, will be the defining characteristic of sustainable success as we head into the complexity of the 22nd Century.