ISSUE - 08

GLOBAL
A Tale of a EDUCATION
Titan LEADERS
OF 2021
Srinidhi Naidu
CEO, Educonindia

The Revival of Global Leadership A Global Mindset for The Global Team:
in the Pandemic Times Leading around the Globe Stepping up their A Game
The Education fraternity has grown with leaps and bounds over the decade and continues to do with
changing advancements. In the year 2020, it experienced a massive modification as the globe
entered into the internet age like never before. During this time, it had to stand the test of time and
deliver students with desirable outcomes with the help of digital resources and leverage to their
maximum potential.

Training young minds in a pandemic is challenging as the students' choices have altered to other
niches and its widespread opportunities. The schools, colleges, universities, and institutes are putting
their best foot forward in the face of adversities and adapted to the new normal in full swing action
mode. The educators of these education sectors are coping with the need of the hour while
cementing a strong foundation to incorporate innovations in their teaching processes. They have
created a comprehensive curriculum to impart the necessary knowledgeable skills for becoming an
education leader on a global scale.

In acknowledgment of the Education Leaders that are bringing forth the best in their holistic
students, we at Education Stalwarts came up with a special edition - Global Education Leaders of
2021 which highlights the proficient educators for their committed work ethic and excellent
performance in various industries around the globe.

On the cover, we have Srinidhi Naidu: An Adept Leader guiding Aspirants in their Medical Journey of
becoming 'Students to Residents'.

In the special category profile, we have Sumit Singh Gandhi (Rahul) - Edupreneur Making Difference
and Dr. Santosh Kumar Guptha – Leader of the Month. The issue features profiles of Asslam Shaikh,
David Kirkham, Diane Ravitch, Ian Findlay, Joseph Fung, and Vali Kalisha Shaik.

Also, our in-house editor has penned down creative write-ups “The Global Team: Stepping up their A
Game”, “The Revival of Global Leadership in the Pandemic Times”, and “A Global Mindset for Leading
around the Globe”. So, flip the pages and enjoy the read.
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E very teenager has at least once dreamt of studying abroad, it is one of those things that cross our minds when a
popular commercial of a successful professional working abroad grabs our eyeballs or we notice a banner
displayed near an IT hub. In both of these cases, the first thought process is visualizing ourselves in that spot and
that's exactly how some of us start bringing that idea into reality. Studying abroad has always been a trend and
continues to be as there is certainly an aura and charm surrounding the entitlement it serves, however it also has a
flipped coin of reality towards it.

Education overseas is a journey, every step leads towards the next and finally then comes the cherry on the top, which
makes it all worth it. However, for many students this process is not as smooth as a sailing ship, through their voyage,
they encounter numerous complexities, which may hamper reaching their harbor. Contemplating the need of the hour,
Srinidhi Naidu, an educationist stepped in to build an education consultancy called EduconIndia Medical, which primarily
focuses on medical education consulting abroad.

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 The world of entrepreneurship has experienced many radical transformations, many
entrepreneurs take the roads less traveled to find success in the longer run, but few out of those
entrepreneurs create success. Talking about the woman of the moment, Srinidhi Naidu is one of
those vigilant leaders, who created her reality and led its foundation on her virtues, talents, and
dreams. She is the Founder and CEO of EduconIndia Medical.

Srinidhi aims at enlightening the young minds to become adept professionals of tomorrow and
guiding them towards achieving their dreams. Having pursued a Management Degree, initially,
Srinidhi worked at her father's Interior Designing and Construction Company. However, she had
other plans and hence decided to quit her job and step in her shoes in the consulting business.
She worked as an education consultant and started building her network as she sensed a
growing opportunity in this field. Many times, entrepreneurs study and analyze the market and
look forward to what new can be done, but for any successful startup, the key to its success lies
in the solution.

Comprehending the problems for Medical students, Srinidhi decided to manifest her vision of
EduconIndia Medical. It is an overseas student consultancy organization and an ideal choice for
student training and consultancy programs for global professional entrance exams including
GMAT, USMLE, GRE, IELTS, and TOEFL. The organization is the exclusive and official partner of
global educational giant Kaplan Medical, to present its Live Classroom lectures in India. It is the
only consultancy that brings down Kaplan's global faculty to India to train and prepare our
medical students for USMLE. “From where I see myself today, I hold a perception towards my
growth as an outcome of uncompromising ethics and weighted morals, this itself serves as the
foundation to EduconIndia Medical”, states Srinidhi.

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The journey to the top of the pyramid tough decision. With a competitive be a successful leader, it is imperative
is far-fetched, but Srinidhi with her market, the marketing strategies to understand the dignity of labor from
commitment and principled work around were misleading, and to the rock bottom hierarchy of
ethical approach has conquered many withstand the space, EduconIndia employees. She prefers not to order
challenges along the way. Setting up Medical had to stand tall amongst all. but to know the exact situation and
an organization from scratch is a “It was on me to bring the company to then try to come up with the best
tedious task, but the outcome is what everyone's notice and during my first possible solution, which efficiently
counts. Success is more about batch of students, I recollect now that resolves the issues.
consistency and taking risks, Srinidhi we had very little time to spread the
believes that the only strategy word around. Luckily, I had met this Also, as a female leader, Srinidhi had
guaranteed to fail is the one that team of young digital marketers, to break the odds and shatter-free
involves no risk. As a leader, every day Binesh Gaddam- the founder of from the barriers of societal standards
is a challenge and is completely 'VHonk Digital Media and Marketing' set for a woman to run the business
different from the previous one. who worked vigorously to reach out to world. At first, she had to face
the targeted crowd. We soon had a criticism, her decisions were
“Establishing your business venture is class-filling batch willing to work their questioned, her hard-working
like riding a roller coaster. There are ways to win their dreams'', directs momentum was examined, but Srinidhi
ups and downs and every turn you Srinidhi. held her horses and with her best foot
take is a new twist. The downs are very forward marched towards climbing
low, but the ups can be high too”, Srinidhi is a ferocious leader and the the ladder of success. At the end of the
addresses Srinidhi. She remembers core strength of her achievements lies day, the mindset is what makes the
during her initial phase, she has to face in her excellent communication, leader fearless and having faith in
numerous complexities each day, and execution skills, and above all a power- oneself helps in the longer run.
handling the business alone was a packed mindset. She believes that to
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As EduconIndia Medical targets the students and medicos wanting to pursue further education abroad in the medical
field, hence with the COVID-19 situation at hand, the questions of doubt arise. To clear the air of reports, we have
Srinidhi herself addressing the on-going scenario.

Is COVID-19 going to affect the graduate positions. Now, during Are new immigration rules going to
current residency positions in the COVID times the requirement is affect us?
USA? much higher in the US, apart from
that we cannot forget the ban that The answer is No, the new
Well, the answer to this is Yes, but the US has placed on some immigration rules do not apply to
in a good manner, as due to countries, which means there will healthcare workers. Matter of fact,
COVID-19 the impatient volume be only a few countries applying a lot of medical schools have been
has gone high in all hospitals all for the current residency positions. recruiting doctors all over the
across the world, especially in the This year the highest number of world for J-1 research visas for
United States. As such, the US IMG has matched into residency research on COVID, which are paid
depends upon international positions and Indians are the ones positions.
medical graduates to fill their post- which top the chart.

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The whole process seems to be cumbersome. How can EduconIndia Medical help us?

EduconIndia Medical has been working with medical graduates for over fifteen years now hence we keep in
touch with all upcoming changes that keep happening. The requirements of the universities keep changing and
we also make sure we know what's happening when it comes to the residency applications. We have contacts
with a lot of teaching hospitals in the United States, where we can help you get clutches once you are done
with your Step 1 and Step 2 examinations. Also, we help every student through the whole residency process,
application, interviews, and more. It becomes an easy process for you when one takes our services as
everything is pre-planned and we give you a timeline and all you have to do is follow it.

So, EduconIndia Medical has a solution for every problem, hence it is known to be the unicorn of the medical
educational consultancies. The number of students who travel to the US seeking EduconIndia Medical's
service should be in thousands and this itself speaks for the organization. It aspires to become an inevitable
source for success stories bridging dreams and realities together. It has sculpted a dynamic experience with
its plethora of educational insights and hit the bull's-eye. Over time, EduconIndia Medical has aced its
appraisals and triumphed in the media, newspapers, blogs, and articles.

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 A Sneak Peek into the Future
With the COVID-19 condition, EduconIndia Medical has continued to go the extra mile
by constantly updating the platform with par excellence. Srinidhi sets her sight on
making EduconIndia Medical a brand, which requires no introduction.“I want to strive to
make EduconIndia Medical a brand for all the right reasons. I see ourselves as a
foundation, a platform, and the best overseas consultancy. We will continue to identify
the super ambitious, struggling but aspiring and continue to shape their paths and
make their lives. Many more miles to go, many more milestones to hit!”.

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E veryone wants to bring a change, create a revolution under their name – these are potential leaders, industry
experts, and entrepreneurs from the present guiding individuals to make this world a better place. Recreating or
Reinventing from scratch has never been easy, it's one of those fundamental practices when either one can make it or
break it. One such exceptional personality - who has paved his way to the forefront, is Sumit Singh Gandhi (Rahul). He is a
visionary leader, the Founder, and CEO of CATKing Educare, India's premier MBA coaching institute.

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Laying the Blocks of Foundation

Everything starts with an idea and the idea behind CATKing Educare was crisp and
simple. To make learning innovative and interesting, Sumit set apart a journey for
young aspirational Indians- the GenNext to become a part of the top B-Schools in the
country. Mentoring students throughout, he aimed at structuring an excellent layout
that acts as a catalyst in shaping the student's dreams into a living reality.

At CATKing, the organization connects with the right students helping them discover a
door of big opportunities. It motivates the students to believe in themselves and their
capabilities, to have immense faith in their talents and qualities while experiencing their
transformational journey.

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 presence by creating their authentic
identities, give them the confidence to
have a voice and make their unique
choice throughout life.
The core team at CATKing consists of
SP Jain, Harvard, IIM, NMIMS, and
JBIMS alumni who have aced the
management exams- be it CAT, CET,
SNAP, XAT, MICAT, NMAT, and more
with a 99+ Percentile. It believes a
teacher's journey doesn't end with just
a mere knowledge transfer of the
required subjects but it is completed
only after his or her mentee has been
able to fulfill their dream. Any battle is
half won if you believe in it. We strongly
believe that everyone needs a strong
The Futuristic Educator Project Manager and won three CIO dose of motivation to drive and help
Awards and also at Wipro. He is also sail through. If you want to be the best,
the founder of India's first technology learn from the best. And we in no way
Sumit is a well-versed man, who has education NGO- Sounds of Silence compromise on this belief of ours.
stayed relevant with the times and Foundation. With such an impeccable The organization extensively uses the
adapted to the virtual space graph of personal and professional online platforms to provide daily live
effortlessly. As an entrepreneur of an achievements, Sumit envisions his classes, the 40 Days challenge has
Edtech start-up, he has been a growth organization to spread its wings and aced it, a blend of basic to difficult
builder accelerating knowledge and become the best Edtech start-up in modules for preparation with the
experience at the internet speed and the country engaging millions of young study material. With the help of these
reaching thousands of students candidates and helping them live their mediums, the engagement of the
through his platform. Let's take a look dreams. students is high as they invest most of
at his dynamic education and their time virtually.
professional profile.
He started his journey by completing
Here's why CATKing Last-minute preparation is what all
Indian kids are known for and hence it
his MBA from SP Jain Institute of Educare is an Ideal offers Live Sprints and Sessions to
Management and Research. He keep up with the exam study. With
further did B.Tech from NIT Surathkal, Choice
CATKing's innovative mindset and
Master of Information Technology from skillset with daily YouTube Live
Virginia Tech, and pursued Executive CATKing is not just another brick-and-
Sessions, it delivers the students a
Management (SPNM) from Harvard stone coaching institute. It's a
unique learning process from start to
Business School. On his list, he also community in itself, where students
end.
has an Oxford Admit 2016 and a engage and evolve by growing and
“The Dream was to bring in the best
Finalist-Stanford-Dhirubhai Ambani working together with the best. It aims
trainers and make it available at
Scholarship. This is how Sumit has to innovate and generate the best
affordable costs to all those who
nailed it with his scholar persona and possible content in the country and
aspire. I am extremely proud to see the
sheer dedication to studies. make it accessible to everyone and
results, we pledged for 1000 IIM
Moreover, his professional background anyone. It has made a mark in the
converts and we made it with 51 IIM
is a total knockout, where he has pandemic year by bringing onboard
Ahmedabad converts and 100+ going
worked with leading companies the best mentors for CAT preparation,
to the Holy Trinity (IIM A B C)”,
fulfilling key positions with his top-class Interview preparation, and being
concludes Sumit.
performance. He worked in General present throughout the journey. The
Electrics for six years as a Former organization helps students mark their

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 Sumit's Wall of Achievement

The man of the hour, a dreamer, and a go-

getter, here are some of the winning
moments from Sumit's timeline:

The Notable Alumni

With a tagline of Connect, Aspire, Transform,

CATKing has over the pandemic year been able
to get 3000+ IIM Call Getters, 1000+ IIM
Converts, 100+ in the Holy Trinity (IIM A B C),
450+ NMIMS Converts, and many more.

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M edical Education is considered as one of the most prominent training and with the changing demographics Medical
Schools, Institutes, and Universities are transforming. By integrating a holistic structure of medical training,
sciences, and updated curriculum, the medical sector is striving for futuristic times and emphasize case-based
learning, interpersonal skills, and educational opportunities.

Guiding students along the way are expert teachers with extensive experience, who help students at every step of their
medical training and preparation to achieve their dreams. One of the resourceful personalities, Dr. Santosh Kumar Guptha is
a Teacher, Expert, and CEO of Medesun Medical Coding and HIM Academy.

A veteran in the field of Medical Coding and Billing, Dr. Guptha is a World Record Holder with 42 certifications like CPC, CPC-
H, CPC-P, CPMA, CEMC, CIMC, CFPC, CUC, COBGC, CCS-P, CCS, RMC, RMA, CMBS, CMRS, CSCS, CGIC, CSBB, FCR, FNR,
FOR, CHA, CHL7, AHIMA Certified ICD-10 Trainer, ICD-10-AM, and HIMAA Certified. He has bagged many honors and
recognitions under his name including Genius Book of Records (Best Medical Coding Training), India Book of Records
(Medical Coding Training Hyderabad), Wonder Book of Records (Online Medical Coding Training), Golden Star World Records
(CPC Exam Certification) and much more.

His experience and knowledge base has laid the foundation of Medesun Global in the Medical Education forefront and
grabbed a name for it over these lucrative years. The core team of the organization consists of skilled professionals
dedicated to guiding students for excelling in their academic performance and future career path. The team has Certified
Coders, Certified Billers, AHIMA ICD-10 Approved Trainers, Certified HIPAA Specialists, Trained more than 5000 Coders, Top
Score 96%, 85% Pass rate, and 100% Job Assistance.

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An Overview about Doctors, Bsc Nursing, GNMs, and Medical
Billers only.
Medesun
The online course includes Medical
Established in 2009, Medesun Healthcare Terminology Videos, Anatomy and
Solutions is an ISO 9001 and ISO ISMS Physiology, Medical Coding, ICD-10 CM
Certified organization located in Coding [Diagnosis]-2021, CPT Coding
Hyderabad and Delaware USA. It abides [Procedures/Surgeries]-2020, HCPCS
by the mission of offering efficient and Coding [Supplies/ Drugs], Medical Coding
effective Medical Coding Training and Advanced Level with hundreds of Practice
Medical Billing Training with best-in-class Questions, Medical Billing in Detail CMS-
result-equipped methodologies. With a 1500, Clearing House, Revenue Cycle
wide-ranging experience of over 16 years in Management, Denial Management, AR
teaching, Medesun has trained over 6234 work (Working on Denial and Rejections),
students successfully, where 5136 students Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, BCBS,
are certified and have a committed and Workers Compensation, NPI, CLIA, HIPAA
talented teaching staff of 45 members. It Privacy and Security, Revenue Cycle
offers a diverse range of courses in the Management/PQRI, Sample files for
field of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-AM, CPT, Coding and Billing (Job Oriented), and 5
HCPCS, HIPAA, HL7, Health Information Mock Exams-2021. The Medesun Medical
Management, Medical Billing, and Coding Coding Training Online is rated as number
Training. one by industry experts.

The organization works with a holistic

An Online Learning Space approach and its medical coding training
offered includes ICD-10-CM for diagnosis
Our Mission is to provide affordable and coding, CPT for procedure coding, HCPCS
quality education and to create efficient for Supplies and Drug Coding, IP-DRG for
manpower to face the challenges due to hospital coding, ICD-10-AM, ACHI and ACS
the Healthcare Reform Act, HIPAA, HITECH for Australia, and KSA medical coding. This
Law, and RACs. It offers efficient and training program is designed in a way that
effective Medical coding training and prepares the prospective coder for
Medical Billing Training. AAPC/AHIMA Medical coding certification
exams. This program is for all students
With the rise of digital education, the focus which includes beginners, intermediate, or
now lies on the virtual teaching and professionals. It covers basic to advanced
learning process, Medesun Global offers insights and is accessible at one's ease and
comprehensive offerings to widespread doesn't require the students to give up on
medical students. It provides their existing jobs.
comprehensive Online Medical Coding and
Billing Training with HIPAA Training-2021 Medesun offers actual hands-on
Edition-Complete as early as in 3-4 experience in addition to that the students
months and takes Medical Coding, Medical will be learning how to do Demographics
Billing Board Exams from USA. The Posting, Medical Coding, Charge Posting,
organization has a wide range of online EOB/Payment Posting, and creating clean
training for degree students with CMS 1500 forms. There is no other training
Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, model or course that provides you this level
Zoology, Genetics, MTs, PRs, B.pharm, of teaching and guidance.

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An Insight about Medical A Sneak Peek into program are issued a course
completion certificate and can
Coding and Billing Career Opportunities approach any medical coding and
billing company for placement. They
and Exposures are selected on merit and should meet
Medical Coders and Billers play an
important role in the financial success all the respective company standards.
According to the need of the hour, the
of private practices and other health
medical sector is one of the most A one-stop destination for coders and
care facilities; hence let's understand
important sectors considering the billers to study, learn and grow
these concepts further:
recent pandemic times. Hence, one holistically with resourceful and
can be assured that the Medical affordable facilities. The overall key to
• Medical Coding
coding and billing program is a success in completing the course can
recession-proof career. The medical be built around establishing short-
Medical coding is converting a
sector further has multiple fields, and long-term goals. Goals can be
diagnosis or symptoms, procedures,
which offer a vast scope of achieved by Selecting a realistic
and drugs into codes. Its application
opportunities for professional growth timetable for the completion of the
includes a diagnosis for insurance
on a national and international scale. course Planning study time Meeting
claims, administrative decisions,
With high global demand and excellent the course objectives Reviewing and
researching the quality of health care,
pay scale, these jobs are a reality for assessing all course content
planning for future health care needs,
future medical professionals, who aim Completing all assessment
and many more. It is
important for medical material Preparing for the
coders to always use the examination.
current editions of the
coding manuals for
correct and accurate
A Bunch of
medical coding and billing Medesun's Top-
and also refer to the
manuals and then assign
notch Benefits
the codes. It is of utmost
significance to maintain Medesun believes in
the privacy and security providing its students with
of medical coders. affordable online training
which is convenient, reliable,
• Medical Billing and scalable. At the
organization, learning and
Medical billing is the training happens according
process of submitting to one's own pace with
and following up on fraternity experts and
claims to insurance keeping in mind the industry
companies to receive standards and requirements.
payment for services Students from leading cities
rendered by a healthcare like Chennai, Mumbai,
provider. The same Mysore, Indore, Kolkata,
process is used for most Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai,
insurance companies, Jaipur, Noida, Kerala, and
whether they are private many more take online
companies or medical coding training with
government-owned. The 24/7 access, start to
work is submitted to complete training in early as
insurance companies for in 3 to 4 months, self-paced
payment purposes, data and other advantages.
collection, research, The online training program
billing, and quality is designed to fit every
improvement purposes. aspirant's needs and has a
prosperous career in the
The medical billing clerks healthcare industry.
review records and work
with health insurance Dr. Santosh Guptha is
companies to calculate drafting a strategy and plan
to strive in this career path. Moreover,
amounts due from patients. Online to implement Medical Coding in Indian
one can climb the ladder of success by
medical billing training will teach Hospitals. Medical Coding helps in
increasing their knowledge and
students the skills needed to succeed statistics, proper decision making,
attending new courses and training
in this career. control healthcare costs, Control fraud,
programs provided by Medesun. The
and abuse, and offer better patient
students who complete the training
care.

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Profiles
I n the age of competition and urbanization, where every student seeks to grab excellent prospects overseas and build a successful
career on their own, there are torchbearers like Mr. Asslam Shaikh prepared to take the aspirer to dive into a pool of extraordinary
opportunities with his leading overseas career consultancy firm, Aliff Overseas Consultancies and show them where they can go
with hard work and the correct path. Based in Mumbai, it has opened thousands of doors for students according to their capacity
and area of interest. Under the admirable headship of Mr. Shaikh, it guides, motivates, and delivers remarkable options in foreign
education, clearing doubts and holding hands till the students achieve success.

With the broad vision of helping a million students across the country through quality guidance and counseling in 5 years, Mr. Shaikh
aims to craft them as capable, determined, and glorious personalities in their respective careers. The students are gradually led via a
step-by-step process to choose what suits them best without worrying about their grades or finances. It is his incessant exertions
that the firm has established itself at the ground level and has improvised the lives of over 23000 students in the country.

The Leader behind the that students can reach out to the
Starting in 2008, from a small office of pinnacle.
remarkable vision 100 sq. feet with a simple vision to
provide affordable and high-quality So, what makes Mr. Shaikh work so
Mr. Asslam Shaikh, a gallant and foreign educational opportunities to passionately and encourage the future
zealous personality, is the founder and Indian students. His efforts and generation to build up their future?
CEO of Aliff Overseas Consultancies. A determined zeal and the values that What provokes Mr. Shaikh to motivate
man with an exceptional dream and he believes in, have led Aliff with an his students? The answer lies in
forward-looking approach is also an impressive portfolio of over 190 believing in his mentors, choosing the
educationist and entrepreneur along colleges across 14+ countries offering right friends, networking with
with holding posts such as the ex- a vast range of programs and successful people, prominent books,
president of BNI Plus and an executive specializations. Mr. Shaikh has himself and constant learning. For the
member of Academic Committee of channeled over 1000 students on the advancement and progressive graph
Bombay Industries Association as well correct path and has also been of his firm, Mr. Shaikh relies his faith on
as a proud member of Indo-German, attentive in taking feedback of his work networking and continuous learning.
Indo-American, and Swiss-India from students on overseas campus. He visits his students, different
Chamber of commerce. Mr. Shaikh He is credited with the unique “Student universities across the globe where
believes in constant learning and Value Pyramid” that helps students there are ample opportunities to gain
keeps himself updated with the see where they stand, what inspires knowledge of different education
current expertise and opportunities for them and helps them achieve their systems, cultures, and people. He says
his students via attending training dream via his thoughtfully designed “google will not prepare you to make
sessions at foreign universities. nine steps “TradeMark Solution” so your impression of the world.”

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Learning from holds a Visa success rate of
95%, and an Admission success
obstacles and rate of 100%, and has bestowed
Scholarships worth Rs. 23+
Moving Ahead Crore awarded to their students
to date.
Every success story is full of
intermissions and obstacles No company is successful
unless overcome, but how one without a resolute and
can defeat them is what defines admirable team. Mr. Shaikh
success. Mr. Shaikh's story has recognizes his team's potentials
been through the same course. and to make their work more
Initiating through conventional progressive and fun, he
methods with low exposure, Mr. organizes various events and
Shaikh gradually shifted the celebrations programs such as
focus towards emerging trends Diwali decorations, Navratri -
and state-of-the-art proficiency. color code to wear, Eid - lunch,
It took time, but the fruits were Ramzan - iftaari and also
sweeter than he might have encourage his performing staff
their masters in Engineering & IT. Mr.
thought. Realizing the demands of to take up a foreign trip to visit
Shaikh rightly believes, “You don't
their clients and the industry of futurist international universities and inculcate
always need high marks or personality
programs and technical know-how, the knowledge and meet students on
or finance - it's the right guidance
firm has undergone numerous campus who share their experiences.
which can help you to achieve your
alterations only to emerge excellently.
dream faster.”
Ever since then neither Mr. Shaikh nor “Do not follow the rat
Aliff has stopped learning &
unlearning, exploring new avenues, or Achievements that race”
accepting fresh ideas for their
students and universities.
glorified his efforts The most important aspect of having a
mentor to guide one is that h/she
The hurdles that came through only The satisfaction of a student after
always encourages and builds
empowered Mr. Shaikh to work for the achieving the means of happiness and
confidence in oneself to try something
greater good. There are examples of security for his family and himself can
new. That is what Mr. Shaikh believes
how Aliff has been God's gift to only determine the success of Mr.
in too. He asks his students to “never
students. A cobbler's son in Mahim Shaikh's struggles. But several
follow the rat race”. Everyone has their
studied abroad (Singapore) and was achievements are the cherry on the
own experiences with their
able to buy the first residential flat for cake. For his commendable leadership
performance which helps them to
his family. A student with 78% having and constructive persona, Mr. Shaikh
improvise and innovate ideas.
lost hope in IIT was successful in has been awarded the 'Genius' Award
Focusing on what matters most he
getting admission into the University of by Times Education (The Times of
says, “Self-learning is poisonous. Be
Canterbury, New Zealand. An average India) and CSR award for the
global, travel, explore life is too short
student from Mumbai studied MBA Development in the Education Sector
to be a citizen of just one country.
from Ireland and is now working with 2020. Along with which Aliff has
Above all, take care of your health.
Dell at a senior level. Not only this, garnered Singapore Education
Healthy mind, body & soul is a basic
several students with a meager score Specialist by Singapore Tourism Board
prerequisite to play the big game in
of 70% to 85% got free educational and British council Silver Partner
life.”
facilities in Germany and are pursuing Award for IELTS coaching. Aliff also

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 E ducation embarks on a journey of holistic development for each child. It shapes students' dreams into realities
and serves them with a solid foundation to walk on lifelong. Today's kids are tomorrow's adults, hence it is of
utmost importance to nurture, assist, and guide them for the long run.

Understanding the need of the hour, a diligent personality, David Kirkham, Principal of Nord Anglia International
School Manila is guiding learners, thinkers, and performers in an ever-changing global society. Enlightening young
minds and illuminating the lamp of education throughout, this leader envisions making an impact on education by
giving every child a platform to showcase their talents and excel to their maximum potential. David sets emphasis
on changing the school atmosphere and adapting to a new concept of learning compassionately.

The Man of the Hour professional life efficiently. make it a reality. That is why
outstanding teachers nurture these
An Overview of the essential skills through personalized
A maestro with a rich experience of
learning for each child.
profound years, David has led the School Creativity and Innovation are the
leadership position with sheer
elements of climbing the ladder of
determination and zeal. As a Principal,
Nord Anglia Education is currently a triumph. Once resilience and courage
he has held many leadership positions
family of 73 premium international are blended with confidence, students
internationally in Egypt, Malaysia,
schools in 30 countries across the develop as compassionate and
Uzbekistan, and the Philippines. Sailing
globe. It offers personalized and responsible citizens of the world. “We
through rough tides, he has
inspired learning to 69,000 students ignite their curiosity. Being ambitious
accomplished his dreams at every step
from 2 to 18 years old. The curriculum inspires our students. It urges them to
of his journey. With his distinctive
is enhanced by unique and exclusive stretch themselves that little bit
approach, he has guided thousands of
collaborations with global-leading further, to be relentlessly optimistic, to
students and faculty members to
organizations, MIT, Juilliard, and be the best that they can be. And
deliver their best performance and
UNICEF. beyond that to make a difference, to
achieve excellence at everything.
make things better, throughout our
The school believes there is no limit to world”, David comprehends.
He believes that every child deserves a
what the students can achieve. Hence,
chance no matter what their
it encourages them to be ambitious It builds on each student's strengths
respective background is or abilities.
and accomplish their dreams by and passions. The school creates a
With an open mindset and diverse
stepping outside their comfort zones challenge in every lesson and every
skill-set, David aims at building the
and try something new. Nord Anglia activity so that students can
classrooms with walls of shared
International School Manila is the continuously grow and learn. It offers
warmth, benevolence, and chatter of
epitome of ambition; it knows that unique experiences to open new doors
chirping and learning. “Do not link your
ambition is the key driver for success. It of opportunities. The Nord Anglia
school email account to your phone –
is transformational and that is what Approach empowers students to
you will never put it down, it is
makes the extraordinary possible. It is achieve beyond what they may have
important to get your work-life
the only spark. It takes passion, thought possible- academically,
balance right”- key advice from David
determination, and commitment to socially, and personally with their
for maintaining personal and
family of schools.

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Celebrating an Excellent the best internationally as a major Spiritual, and Emotional teaching is all
success.” a part of the Educational Process, it's
Learning Environment not just about results and academics,
Overcoming Challenges but about the overall outcome.
As a small school in Manila, Nord Therefore, David involves and lets all
Anglia challenges parents' Efficiently teachers contribute to making wise
perspectives of what sort of education decisions for students in all aspects of
it can offer. Initially, some parents Initially, the school wanted to establish their development; he never forces any
doubted the school's abilities and a name for itself in the educational decisions upon them.
performance as it was not the biggest space and become a viable option to
of schools. However, this opinion soon the two major established He further states that one needs to be
changed when parents visited the international schools in Manila. To able to trust their Senior Leadership
school with their children and noticed a become a brand entity and become an Team to do the jobs they are employed
caring and safe environment ideal choice for students and parents, to do and act as a mentor for them to
celebrating dynamic learning and the school had ensured that all the guide and lead them when they need
teaching space. Looking at the teacher aspects of the school were best-in- it. “Trust people to do the job you have
and pupil relationships, the active class. Be it the Administration, employed them to do, this will stop you
teaching and learning surroundings, Admissions, Quality of Education in the micromanaging. If there is a mistake
the progress in student's grades, and Classroom, Employing and Retaining you are there to support in fixing it.”
the overall development of every top-notch teaching staff.
student, David describes this as the With Nord Anglia, we were also able to As the teachers have been part of the
best experience for him as a leader. enhance our curriculum through our process to develop something they
collaborations with Julliard, MIT, and take greater pride in while ensuring
School life should be cherished and UNICEF, something the other schools that it has an impact on the children's
enjoyed to the fullest; the most could not offer. This made them stand learning. Building trustworthy
memorable days are the ones at tall amongst the competitors as the relationships with everyone makes the
school where a lot of friends are made. school has put in a lot of hard work to school premises an ideal place to learn
The world needs good, confident mark its presence in the market. and grow.
citizens who can make an impact on “Without the help of the entire
their world when they eventually leave department mentioned above, what Words of Wisdom for the
the school on a local, regional, or we have achieved to date would not
international stage. have been possible”, addresses David. Teaching Staff

Aced the Appraisals Inculcating a Value- School days teach the most valuable
lessons. Students should enjoy being in
Based Faculty System the classroom and always ask for
Over the years, Nord Anglia has
advice from peers. Teachers love to
bagged many titles under its name
talk about what they do well so this is a
and continues to date. This year, the Teachers play an important role in confidence booster for them too. “Keep
school was one of the Top 3 schools building student's careers. Hence, up to date with trends in education
awarded by the International Schools every school must ensure that its and always look to see how you can
Awards for Inclusion. In 2019, it has teaching staff and other faculty make a difference in your teaching and
also won the “Best International members are committed to delivering the child's learning. It is an amazing job
School in the Philippines” title for its significant offerings. David hires that you do not always get the credit
exceptional performance. “We took as teachers who teach the whole child, for. But students always remember
much satisfaction of having our not just the curriculum. Practical, great teachers”, concludes David.
curriculum recognized as being one of

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T his excerpt showcases the sheer grit of a persona who believes in giving back to society and contributing to
creating a world laid on the foundation of education for the next generation. Keeping people's wellbeing always at
the forefront, she has earned her name synonymous with conviction and commitment to help others create a
difference.
Meet Diane Ravitch, a woman who keeps no stone unturned in amplifying the voices of parents, teachers, and activists
alongside focusing on the freedom to teach, the freedom to learn, and the rights of children. She recently retired as a
Research Professor at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, after 26 years on the faculty.
Being a prolific Education Historian and Policy Activist, Diane strongly opposes the status quo in education that
promotes testing, ranking, and rating of – students, teachers, principals, and schools. She believes that the pursuit of
learning and knowledge should function without any political interference and should contribute to the development of
strong character and good citizens committed to improving their society.
She has written more than a dozen books, hundreds of articles, and writes a daily blog that has received more than 38
million views.
Talking about public education she says, “It's a public responsibility that should not be privatized or outsourced. We
should build and sustain the kinds of schools that create the society we want to live in.”

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Exemplifying Educational
Empowerment

Diane's educational journey has seen educators, parents, and activists, her
her completing Bachelor's from sole aim is to dismantle the policies
Wellesley College and a Doctorate that negatively impact education,
from Columbia University's College of students, and public schools.
Arts and Sciences. She taught at The organization which started from
Teachers College, Columbia University, scratch having no funds now has
from 1975-1991. exhaustive contributions to the field of
400,000+ followers and a staff of
In 1990, she was confirmed as education, learning, and knowledge
change-makers onboard. It's the
Assistant Secretary of Education sharing.
shared vision of Diane and Anthony
during the administration of President In 2010, she was honored as 'Friend of
and the collaborative efforts of their
George H.W. Bush and the Education' by The National Education
team that helped them reach this
administration of President Bill Clinton. Association and invited to address a
epitome of success.
She was a Senior Fellow at the convention hall with thousands of
Brookings Institution in Washington, teachers from across the nation. In
D.C., from 1993-2012. About the Network for 2020, she was honored by the
For many years, she was a prominent American Federation of Teachers as a
Public Education “Woman of Valor.”
advocate for standardized testing,
privatization, and accountability and a Two of her books, 'Reign of Error'
The Network for Public Education is a
member of several conservative think (2013) and 'The Death and Life of the
national organization promoting the
tanks. However, in about 2007, she Great American School System' (2010)
true value of public education as a
began to realize that these policies reached the National Bestseller list.
cornerstone of democracy. Under
were harming students and ruining These books explain and demystify the
Diane's guidance, the organization
genuine education. false promises of standardization and
monitors and reports on the waste,
in 2010, she published “The Death and privatization.
fraud, and misuse of public funds by
Life of the Great American School Her latest book 'Slaying Goliath'
private corporations and alerts the
System: How Testing and Choice are (2020) is about the power of
public to the dangers of privatizing
Undermining Education,” in which she dedicated citizens to take their
public services. The Network for Public
renounced her former views. the book democracy from billionaires and
Education also warns the public about
became a surprise National Bestseller. plutocrats.
the misuse of standardized testing.
in 2011, she was honored by the
With each passing day, more and
American Academy of Political and
more parents, grandparents, and A Note to Remember
Social Sciences with the Daniel Patrick
educators are coming in to join hands
Moynihan Award for this book's
with the organization and supporting Diane believes that every student has
contribution to the common good.
Diane's vision to resist commercialism, the right to a high-quality education.
Diane received the Grawemeyer
privatization, and commodification. Every student should have
Award in 2014 for this book.
Today, the organization is active in professional teachers and reasonable
In 2012, Diane established the
every state of the U.S. and its class sizes. Every student should have
Network for Public Education with her
supporters are taking their shared access to a full curriculum that
colleague Anthony Cody. Being the Co-
passion to local and state levels. includes not only basic skills such as
founder of an organization, whose
reading and math, but deep learning
board of directors consisted of
in history, government, the sciences,
Leading with Excellence and the arts. Every student should
have time every day for play, time to
In recognition of her work as a scholar,
day-dream, and be creative.
Diane has received ten honorary
She has devoted her life's work
degrees and many accolades for her
towards making the world a better
place to live in. That means not only
better schools for all students, but
better lives for children, families, and
communities.

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 T he coronavirus outbreak has made the world come to a standstill; this international pandemic has
exploded with leaps and bounds with a devastating number of millions affected by it. The economy has
experienced nightmares, the business world has collapsed, and the rate of unemployment is counting a
number higher than expected. The resources are now depleting and the nations at large are struggles to hold
their horses in these times of turmoil. Every country is fighting a battle and some have completely isolated
themselves to save their capitals. However, the need of the hour calls for an action plan which is team-driven
and co-ordination oriented. With utmost solutions and effective planning, collaborating will improve the global
leadership scenario and will be a boon to a vast number of organizational leadership.

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Screens are the New consultants can get one covered with
an insurance or backup plan. "It's great to see India's leadership in
Offices scientific innovation and vaccine
Global leadership can mark its manufacturing capability as the world
Abiding by the protocols of staying at presence over with an inspiring, works to end the COVID-19 pandemic,"
home and working from home has now dynamic, and exciting offer to lead the Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda
become more than just a routine; it is future to better times. Recently, many Gates Foundation tweeted on
now a culture in itself. One has to open countries are working on vaccines for Monday, tagging the Prime Minister's
their laptop or computer screens combating the virus. This is a ray of Office. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,
which enable them to be present at hope to bring back the world on its Director-General of the World Health
their office. More importantly, the feet; the business world is also seen Organization tweeted that India
study table has become the office experimenting with new techniques "continues to take decisive action &
desk, and videoconferencing via Zoom and models to resolve the current demonstrate its resolve to end
call has become the conference hall. pandemic crisis with excellent #COVID19 pandemic". "As the world's
This pandemic facilitated professional management to structure to a largest vaccine producer, it's well
life has become the new normal and constructive outcome. placed to do so. If we #ACTogether, we
the workforce hustle culture has seen can ensure effective & safe vaccines
its end. The various pros and cons A Word of Praise are used to protect the most
related to the “work from home” vulnerable everywhere," stated
situation have left the global Recently, the leading global executives Ghebreyesus and tagged India's Prime
leadership second-guessing their have lauded India for its high-class Minister Narendra Modi.
choices and day-to-day decisions. performance and principled approach
to fighting the virus. An eye for "World's biggest COVID-19
A Call for Action for the innovation and disciplined conduct has vaccination programme set to begin in
helped India in its vaccination drive India. For this, the country is proud of
Global Leadership against the coronavirus. The Drug the contributions of its scientists and
Controller General of India has technicians," determines the Indian
A game plan is a must to overcome Prime Minister. Addressing scientists
approved the COVID-19 vaccines
challenges. The mounting failures in at the National Metrology Conclave,
Covishield manufactured by the Serum
the business world should be Modi states that the 'Made in India'
Institute and Covaxin developed by
addressed and considered for products should not only have global
Bharat Biotech, which are soon going
reassurance with regulatory demand but also receive global
to have a smooth rollout for restricted
measures. With one step at a time, the acceptance. Giving reassurance to all
emergency use in the country.
collaboration of business communities the nations, the Prime Minister asserts
and leading partners can bring a that the Indian vaccines will help all
Applauding India for this massive
sense of relief to many failing humanity in fighting the COVID-19
success, the global tycoons' tweet on
organizations. Experts can help pandemic.
Twitter their statements:
analyze the bigger scenario and

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A n avid leader envisioning to manifest his goals at every step of the journey is Professor Ian Findlay, President, and Vice-
Chancellor of the University of Puthisastra (UP), Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Today UP is one of the largest private
universities in Cambodia and educates the next generation of doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, midwives, lab
techs, and IT professionals-exceptionally important in a developing country ravaged by genocide.

A performance-driven individual with a diverse background, Ian has widespread experience in research, healthcare, teaching,
patents, entrepreneurship, managing the commercial business, and education management in both higher education and
vocational education sectors. With such an extensive knowledge base, Ian brings the best of different perspectives to
organizations.

A Journey to the 11 international patents, and directing

several biotech spin-offs. All these This made Ian realize where his future
Forefront remarkable achievements made him lay, he knew the advantages and
an established Professor at just 38 experiences gained over the years
Initially, Ian started his career in years of age. could help him discover his new
embryo stem-cell research which destination. He could see the
further progressed to managing an Taking a detour from the professional opportunity of creating the next
IVF laboratory (IVF was a new concept life, Ian's focus shifted to his personal generation of health professionals who
at the time and became successful in life, he got married, emigrated to had the best of both “the why” and
the UK within a year. Later on, he Australia, and had a child. He knew it “the how” – a true understanding. It
moved to complete Ph.D. in Molecular was time to set new family priorities was now time for a comeback.
Genetics, which was just beginning its and take a halt from his career to raise
rapid ascent. Ian, a go-getter, was his child. He left the workforce and The Next Big Move
propelled to create his niche in single- spent glorious and precious years
cell genetic analysis and forensics, raising his son until he went to school.
Ian believes that education inspires
which was a win-win situation in his After striking a balance between
generations, it transforms young
career path. This breakthrough led to personal and professional lives, Ian
minds into global leaders and thinkers.
many exciting adventures including wanted to explore new challenges and
He therefore moved to education
DNA fingerprinting “Jack the Ripper” during that time he became
management becoming Dean of
letters, publishing in the highest quality increasingly interested in the nexus
Health at various public and private
journals such as Nature, BMJ, Clinical between higher education (explaining
universities. He had the opportunity to
Genetics, and many more. He the why) and vocational education
improve curricula, embed the best of
received>$5 million in competitive (explaining the how) realizing that
“how” and “why” to produce well-
grants and gained multiple artificial barriers were intruding from
rounded graduates with the soft-skills
international awards such as “Scientist reaping the best of both. After all,
required to get, make, and keep the
of the Year 1998” by European Society many professionals including doctors,
best, meaningful, and highest-paying
of Human Genetics and the “Bancroft engineers, vets, and dentists require
careers.
Medal 2005” – the highest award by both theory and practical skills to
Australian Medical Association (AMA), succeed.

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After stints as Pro-Vice-Chancellor governance, curricula, and asked questions, and created his own
(learning and teaching) and managing assessment improvement programs opportunities. Ian believes
30,000 students at a public vocational opportunities are all around us
provider it was now time to make the Self-Motivation is the however it's the courage and the drive
quantum leap. Ian's long background to do something, that makes all the
in health has been beneficial for him in Ultimate Driver of difference.
the longer run. He further adds, “I was
very fortunate to have gained the skills
Success He loves Einstein's quote “Creativity
required of a President of a university [and Innovation] is intelligence having
during my varied career. My health Ian believes that to be inspired or fun” and senjoys can-do attitude -
background ensured that I knew what motivated by some external sources is pushing boundaries. . Ian's Words of
everyone was talking about for a temporary, but what is needed in the Wisdom for young aspirants are:
health university -. My background in long run is self-motivation - the only
research was handy to uplift research truly sustainable source of motivation. • Believe in yourself – you create your
capability, write papers and grants, His motto is to lead a meaningful and own future.
mentor young researchers, etc. My impactful life and leave behind a • Be focused and committed, find and
background in Learning and Teaching legacy for the upcoming generations. follow your passion.
and academic governance gave me He often wonders, “what will I tell my • Be the best you can be – whatever it
very strong foundations in grandchildren when they ask “What is
contemporary best-practice did you do to improve the world?” –
andragogy including blended and and will they be proud?”
A Life-Changing
flipped learning and learning
technologies. My background in Professionally, he motivates his team Experience
commercials gave me the skills to with a vision of a bright future to
devour a P&L, create business plans become a part of something great and
Over the years, Ian has transformed
and drive commercial revenue.” successful by making a real difference.
the lives of many students who were
Every fortnight each of Ian's leadership
on the verge of giving up and has
UP's vision is to pursue excellence in team takes 3-4 minutes to share and
shown them the light at the end of the
health science and technology – the celebrate their successes. Ian too
tunnel. Recollecting one such incident
skills that create and sustain the participates in this ritual by sharing
was meeting a student called Andrea,
future. Its three core values are the bigger picture and the difference
who was hitting rock bottom in her life.
Honour Self, Respect Others, and the team continues to make for their
He recalls, “She had sunken, vacant
Develop Society. By embedding these staff, students, community, and
eyes, bright green hair, rough blotchy
positive values in students, the Cambodia.
skin, piercings through her nose, ears
university trains graduates and the and lips and obviously on drugs. I
country for the 21st Century. Ian states his three beneficial hacks
arranged that she got full academic
learned in his career:
credit for what she had completed,
The success rate has been incredible and spoke to her for an hour about
over these two and half years which • Inspire people to do their best and
future career opportunities.” This piece
include: they will.
of advice gave her the much-needed
• Set high, clear expectations. Then
confidence and off she went. Exactly a
• 100% student pass rates in Medicine, help them achieve.
year later, Ian was encountered by her
dentistry, and nursing, 97% in • Don't take no for an answer. Find
when she tapped his shoulder in a lift
pharmacy another way.
and when he turned around there
• 247% increase in international stood a stunningly beautiful girl. At
research publications Overcoming Hurdles first instance, she was unrecognizable
• Delivery >35,000 hrs of online until she confronted, “You don't
learning in less than a year
along the Path remember me do you? I'm Andrea, we
• 37% increase in total revenue, 185% spoke about a year ago”. She was now
increase in commercial revenue Ian reckons the main obstacle to at the university and started her own
• 158% increase in profit whilst keeping overcome is complacency. He adds, business.
expenses at 5% increase “My school guidance teacher told me
• 97% staff satisfaction, pay rises that if I worked hard, I could end up Ian fondly remembers Andrea's words
averaging 12% despite COVID even managing a shop! But I had more of fulfillment “Thank you for inspiring
• Comprehensive training plans (25 to do and more to give and I was me and giving me a future”. Ian
courses) for staff and students determined. I was the first in the family concludes that her words will stay with
• Major focus on Student Engagement to go to university, move out of our him forever.
– 27 initiatives town and move out the country”.
• Establishment of strong academic Throughout his career, he has Education, like hope, is life changing.
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 L eadership is a choice more than just a trend. In this fast-paced world, as many fear stepping into the
leadership spectrum, also there are quite a few, who are willing to risk their every penny for succeeding in this
forefront. Becoming a leader is a far-fetched process, it is a step-by-step journey, which leads to the path of
discovery, innovation, management, execution, and developing a mindset. However, the crucial steps are one
where challenges arise, risks are to be taken, and decisions are to be made.

Building an edifice is positioned with a strong foundation along with setting the direction for inventing new models
and serving future generations. Leadership is about planning how to win as a team and directing the team
members with a strategy to meet the organization's needs. Efficiently guiding the team and performing a course of
actions requires an excellent skill set to drive the workforce every day in a high-pressure environment and that's
what leaders are made of. However, what plays an important role in breaking or making an organization is a
mindset. Skillset and Mindset are the two sides of the coin, which a leader must integrate for the longer run. There
are one too many factors for developing a mindset, for some it may come from experience, for others it may be
learning from experts, and for many, it is a popular phrase, of “think global and act locally”. However, now this more
than the old adage has got its twist and has become “think and act both globally and locally”.

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Constructing a Global changing contexts, the leaders should • Think Global
create a global standard to have an • Acknowledging Diversity
Mindset open mindset and be aware of the on- • Embrace Hi-Tech Developments
going momentums. • Growing Partnerships and
As the business world advances, the Associations
various complexities related to its • Becoming a Team Player
Core Strengthens for
increase and the demand for
developing core global leadership skills Leadership Roles Having identified the global mindset
come into existence. A mindset cannot and global leadership, the
be made or taught, it is to be acquired A holistic approach for formatting amalgamation of both these two
and this certainly is the key quality in strategies, analyzing tasks, dealing creates a global leadership mindset.
the national and international with risk management, and The globalization industry has evolved
markets. In today's connecting age, capitalizing on decision-making is what over the years and with the workforce
global business executives need to identifies to be some of the key of millions in teams, business units,
have an upper hand at almost every features for becoming a potential and companies have come together to
task they are given. They must be able leader. The position of leadership is broaden their horizons beyond
to handle and adapt to the culture, considered with a popular title driven language, culture, realms, and
management, and regulatory mechanism, where the highest order of geographic boundaries. The
requirements of different countries the organization is allotted with some opportunities present now are
and their respective economic privileges. However, this is not the face immense, hence with a proper
ecosystems. These leading of reality and what lies beyond the examination, education, experience,
professionals should have the ability to shining armor is the one fighting and exposure, and a thriving global
well verse with individuals, groups, toiling for hours to safeguard the mindset many innovations can be
organizations, and business models organization's success. Apart from the entitled under the leader's name.
with diverse knowledge and gain general leadership skills, there are five
insights regarding their audience base primary assets one needs for global
and products or services. With leadership:

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W ith an aim for social advancement amongst local
communities, while offering high-quality education with
excellent resources, a dream was founded. A passionate and
philanthropist leader, Joseph Fung is an action taker, who has
transformed his vision into a reality by founding the Fairchild Canadian
Academy (FCA), a center of excellence that aims to cultivate curiosity,
cultivate, and confidence in every child through the use of the Reggio
Emilia approach to facilitate learning.

The Initial Days experiences to promote their

An Overview about FCA development. It also envisions to “bring
the outdoors in” with the use of lots of
Joseph grew up in a Canadian
natural light, wood, and open-ended
neighborhood and was shaped by the FCA was established in the year 2016
resources including sand, water, soil,
Canadian outdoors. He was a lucky lad by the Fairchild Group in Hong Kong,
and quality teacher materials to pique
who was surrounded by a national with its early childhood education
children's interests.
park in his backyard. Initially, he center, Fairchild Junior Academy
refused to acknowledge his privileged opening in Tin Hau, and Hong Kong
The school places great emphasis on
background and desperately tried to Education Bureau licensed
nurturing all-around children and
set himself apart. He chased after kindergarten, Fairchild Kindergarten
preparing them with skills for the
esoteric challenges, be it in sports like opening in Sai Ying Pun. The schools
future. It works closely with educators
ice diving, ski racing, or work like revolve around Reggio Emilia-inspired
and partners, including professors and
agricultural research, quantitative early childhood education programs
technology startups from leading
finance, and more, and came to a for children from eight months to six
universities to implement research-
realization. He was in a position where years old in Hong Kong.
backed early-year programs and
he had an ample amount of resources
technologies to drive education
that he could organize and make The learning approach at FCA has an
innovation in Hong Kong.
effective changes in the communities inquiry focus through providing
he believed in. Joseph had then set children with a sensory-rich and play-
himself up with a mission to bring a focused environment with learning The Achievements
paradigm shift in the education sector experiences in creative arts, music, Corner
as that laid the foundation for every and movement, STEM, and nature
child while growing up. exploration, children can achieve life-
Fairchild Kindergarten has been
long skills in an authentic and
awarded “Top 10 Most Valuable
“And early education was something I meaningful way.
Preschool in Hong Kong” by The
see that requires a clear vision and
Knowledge Review. FCA's schools are
long-term planning. I'm not an Guided by the Reggio Emilia approach,
also the nominees for Hong Kong
educator, but I see myself as someone FCA uses the environment as the third
Education Awards, including
who can build sustainable frameworks teacher. It offers a spacious and
“Kindergarten of the Year”, “Best
for qualified and passionate welcoming learning environment for
Student-Centered School” and “Most
educators/researchers with a shared young learners. The teachers allow
Socially Responsible School”. The best
vision in play-based Early Childhood children to follow their interests and be
rewards are from the children and
Education.” engaged in a wide range of learning
families themselves.

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Overcoming Challenges maintains the context of the child can blossom in a respectful
community. environment, where she can develop
for an Incredible naturally, at her own will and pace,
and be guided by teachers who are
Educational An Insightful Advice for there to learn and discover new things
Transformation Educational Aspirants with her in a warm and nurturing
environment, and Fairchild was
FCA started its schools six years ago perfect for us…Fairchild was
• Reputational growth is key and there outstanding because of their ability to
at the peak of Hong Kong's
are zero shortcuts execute the Reggio Emilia approach
competitive and restrictive
• Don't be a trend-chaser in HK faithfully and yet adaptive to modern
environment. At this time, many
• Be practical on financial planning times… Kaylee has blossomed from a
families/schools were not familiar with
and see if your long-term vision cautious, observant infant, to a
Reggio Emilia and hence FCA decided
requires intermediate milestones. You relatively reserved and sensitive
to spend time growing this approach.
don't want to be halfway to your goal toddler, to now a confident, happy-go-
It strives to be a leading light in
and your cash runs out as operations lucky, and independent preschooler
sharing the philosophy of the Reggio
in HK are expensive. attending FK's dual language
Emilia Approach in Hong Kong,
through continuing to build bridges to class…This is what we call true early
support the Hong Kong and Macau Joseph's Major Sources childhood education.”
Reggio Emilia Study Group as part of a of Motivation
professional learning community. As a “We learned about Fairchild at an
key member of the Group, it helps to International Kindergarten Fair, being
Motivation is an important element of impressed by Principal Yau's heartfelt
arrange, host, and organize regular
success. It drives every individual to passion in early-childhood
meetings to promote and disseminate
pursue their dreams and climb the development and her charismatic
knowledge about the Reggio Emilia
ladder of growth, achievements, and leadership in ensuring delivery of the
approach in Hong Kong and into the
passion. So, let's take a look at what School's philosophy via her team, and
Greater Bay Area. True Reggio is not
motivates Joseph: our girl Ally has been with Fairchild
easily packaged, and a lot of it is
demonstrated by practical application. since accompanied playgroup in
• Carolyn Edwards' Hundred September 2019. Now Ally is in
Languages of Children. It's a thought- Fairchild's K1 Dual (Bilingual) class. We
A Team of Dedicated and provoking book that lays out how have seen Ally grow in all aspects:
Empowered Educators education as a framework should from a shy girl to a sociable one where
evolve contextually over major she greets her peers and has fun
demographic and political paradigms. playing with them in class; from a timid
All educators in the school understand
Made me consider how I can add value toddler to a brave one where she
the responsibility of their classroom
in the long run, rather than chasing explores different ways of playing
and students. FCA grants more
after trends. around the school's treehouse and
personalized learning within their
• My daughters, a good education climbing facilities; from a rather self-
framework than most schools. But with
needs a very personal approach and centered child to a compassionate one
more responsibility, they need to
relies on human communities. Pulls me that is keen to help others.
demonstrate their pedagogical
back and grounds me from a VC Being flexible and accommodating, the
rationale and share their professional
research and macro-based Fairchild Team has contributed
development pathways with the
perspective. tremendously to nurturing Ally's
community. The teachers are
encouraged to be more flexible and growth by:
challenge their classroom as a result The Valuable Parents
to bring the best outcome. The staff at • Facilitating her development in social
Testimonials etiquette and enhancing her
FCA is highly experienced and
committed to serving every student expressions and communication skills.
Here are some Testimonials of FCA's • Providing constant constructive
with utmost holistic development.
students and parents who have feedback on delicate observations of
expressed their honest feedback about her achievements and improvements.
Joseph believes that educators play
the school. • Ensuring variety in educators' style
an important role in shaping the
students hence it comes down to for well-rounded interactions.
“Kaylee has been going to Fairchild • Encouraging creativity and trial-and-
finding the right community of
Junior Academy (FJA) and Fairchild error in exploring new things for
educators that have an inherent sense
Kindergarten (FK) for over three years building her self-confidence and
of curiosity and willingness to seek
now. This was one of the best decisions curiosity.
self-improvement. HK is a dynamic
we have ever made for our daughter • Fostering values formation, self-
community and having global research
as we are extremely happy with the discipline awareness, and knowledge
experts conduct studies/partnerships
quality of education that the teachers accumulation via situation-based
with FCA has expressed the school has
and staff brought for our child… We scenarios, a variety of books, and
a unique model that scales but
were looking for a place where our visual aids.

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I n the 21st century world of technology, globalization, and urbanization, opportunities are not fewer, only if one knows when and
how to grab those. After completing basic education students set out to choose fields they think are best suited for their “dream
job”. But 80 percent of the time, they end up choosing the wrong fields. Comprehending the need and finding the answers, Kalisha
Vali Shaik, an academician turned entrepreneur, established First Step Educational Consultancy with the sole vision of mentoring the
students to “the right way”. A teacher and student counsellor himself, Mr. Kalisha Vali is well responsive about child psychology and
with his firm taking the students a step closer to success.

“Do what you love, else love what you do”. Mr. Kalisha Vali has ardently followed this quote for First Step Educational Consultancy
studies, evaluates and then recommends the best out of available career options according to students' area of interest. Their sole
responsibility is to realize a child to search for his expertise and skillset and have a clear mindset for the future by doubt clearing.

The Humble Beginnings on live telecast at the university was has become his ultimate motivation to
his daily routine. wake up early every day.
A man with a vision, an idea, and an
All his experiences and hard work The firm's unique goal and Mr. Kalisha
unwavering zeal is unstoppable. Mr.
became the foundation stone for First Vali's supreme leadership have made
Kalisha Vali, a persona of thousand
Step Educational Consultancy. A the First Step to be recognized as the
potentials and revolutionary approach,
believer of progressive methodology, only consultancies for career
started as an Assistant Professor at K
Mr. Kalisha Vali emphasized the need counseling for students as well as
L University, Andhra Pradesh, where
and significance that technology and career placements in India and abroad
he later got promoted to Head of
contemporary expertise hold in & only consultancy to provide accurate
Dept. His journey of counseling started
everyone's lives. He encourages his information. The efforts of the firm are
as HOD, where he used to counsel
students to merge technical education suitably enclosed in its vision that “We
students as well as their parents. It is
into their area of interest for enhanced imagine to be an eager, ambitious and
when he realized how a single
outcomes. While working along with inventive that continually addresses
misperception can cause disorder in a
fellow teachers and students, Mr. the difficulties of the field.”
student's professional life, hampering
Kalisha Vali learned how even teachers Emphasizing his duty as an
not only his self-confidence but also
lack a lot of existing goings-on around educational consultant, Mr. Kalisha Vali
making him susceptible to more wrong
and hence are unable to deliver promises his aspirants of their dream
decisions in the future. Mr. Kalisha Vali
concentrated output. He thus began future in his mission statement, “Our
was already into counseling as part of
developing their basics and enthused central goal is to help every student in
the regular academic curriculum.
them via his work. He says, “I keep on understanding each viewpoint and
Talking to students, clearing their
educating them on the basics and situation by means of each accessible
doubts, and presenting them with
ways they can choose other career chance of correspondence for their
ample career opportunities via holding
options rather than following future way and constructed their
seminars and workshops along with
Engineering courses just like a 'sheep path.”
programs like marketing activities even
in a flock'.” The students' satisfaction

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Overcoming the market. This basic know-how can help accountable to every learner.
a student in putting up options for a
Troublesome Pathways better career choice. “One best will be
creating a habit to schedule your daily
Worth Achievements
Every success story involves tackling task and make sure that you will learn
challenges, emerging victorious, and any new thing in years just by For a man like Mr. Kalisha Vali who
learning new approaches. When Mr. implementing the 20 – 80 rule,” Mr. resolutely relies on assisting his
Kalisha Vali started his firm, he had Kalisha Vali quotes. students with every promising support,
only one thing in his mind. His lone achievements can count only as their
purpose of helping his students with The team of the First Step is the contentment. He proudly describes
his capabilities and crafting a how his counseling led a student to
blueprint of their future in front choose the correct path in
of them. Whether it be his job as fabrication works who today owns
an assistant professor or his a workshop and is fairly earning
obligations as the CEO of the well. “That happy face on the
firm, Mr. Kalisha Vali has been student cannot be equal to any
criticized, disapproved and his millions or billions of money. That
proficiencies were looked down smile makes me happier and even
on. He says he was even bullied motivates me more towards this
initially at his position of sector and helping other students
assistant professor. But the in choosing their career,” Mr.
optimistic personality that he is, Kalisha Vali shares. Mr. Kalisha
Mr. Kalisha Vali never led these Vali has been selected HOD at
minute distractions to hinder his the age of 29 at K L University.
only aim of helping the students, Additionally, he will be the first
academically or professionally. South Indian to be awarded a
Ph.D. in Hotel Management.
Mentioning the people who
believed in his potentials, Mr. “There Are Not a One
Kalisha Vali acknowledges, “I
would like to thank Dr. Bhasker Size Fits All
Vardhi who has selected me Methodology”
based on my knowledge rather
than an experience I would even
Mr. Kalisha Vali is a believer in
like to thank President Er. Koneru
taking a risk. He asks his students
Satyanarayana Garu and Vice
to never settle for less for there
President Mr. Koneru Raja Harin
are a lot of opportunities waiting
of KL Deemed University how he
to be grabbed only if they possess
has given an opportunity to
a definite skillset and are
prove myself”. Mr. Kalisha Vali, a
passionate about it. One has to
man of untiring willpower and a big backbone of the firm. It is a perplexing
come out of his comfort zone if he
heart stood up to all challenges task for Mr. Kalisha Vali to keep them
wishes to surmount the world.
stanchly and is today a recognized encouraged during hard times given
Education doesn't just help, “education
figure in the education consultancy how different socio-political
in the right way” definitely helps. Lastly,
business. backgrounds and various skills they
accentuating the importance of
His experiences as a professor and possess. Mr. Kalisha Vali advocates the
consultation he quotes, “Studies don't
counselor have provided him with firm's vision as the ultimate motive for
have to appear to be a dreary
ample exposure to comprehend the every employee working under him.
undertaking you just need to receive
basic requirement when dealing with a Every team member is assigned a
legitimate techniques that will help you
troubled student. Mr. Kalisha Vali has definite task according to his/her
arrive at your ultimate objective.”
advocated the use of technology and specializations and expertise, working
knowledge on the latest trend in the with distinctive aims and being

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 A few years back, putting together a committed and excellent performing team to grow a business was
an easy task. All one had to do was find potential professionals, interview them, hire them for their
respective positions, and the go-ahead to build an exceptional team. However, with the arrival of the
digital age, the scenario of establishing an organization has been completely restructured. With the power of
software, applications, social media, websites, and more, it is possible to work from any corner of the world,
from any continent, any different time zone, and run a successful business.

All of this certainly sounds good, but it is that simple as it appears. Come to find out, it is a smooth sailing
process only if one is organized, productive, and consistent in doing their work with utmost dedication. Recently,
due to the pandemic, the internet has become a much bigger place than ever and businesses are now more
than willing to be present online. So, with several advantages of the virtual world, the traditional office culture
has switched to work-from-home, so let's find out how the national, international, and multinational giants are
operating around the globe.

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Here are the important key pointers to global team. So, this percentage surely organization with each member
take into consideration while being a states that engagement happening is contributing to its core strengths, the
global leader and managing a global beneficial for the long run. company will achieve all its goals.
team/ business. Hence, communication is a vital
• Communicate more than Required measure in shaping an excellent
• Work as a Team and not just workflow allowing team members to
Employees The flipped side of the internet-driven work with relative proximity.
business is the need for seamless
Operating in a global economy communication between businesses. Organizing events, functions,
requires a global team, when the team As distance and virtual connectivity conferences at different locations once
is coordinated and well versed with can create problems, the team a year can help boost the team's
their roles, the organization will grow members should find feasible solutions confidence and make remote workers
manifold. A team is formed when a to resolve all issues at hand. If a meet and greet with their screen
business opens its doors to new proper medium is available, which colleagues. This is a great way to build
talents, markets, trades, and allows open communication without trust among team members, learn
audiences. By doing this, a wider lens any assumption or confusion between and share insights related to various
option is available for the organization the team this will prove to be an topics, and maintain a long-term
to choose and select the best advantage for the growth of the relationship with each other.
candidate in the world and not just in business.
the town. When people from different Going Ahead from Here
countries come together to work on The availability of time management
projects, conduct meetings, attend software and applications can be
The future times will be uncertain and
conferences, the knowledge, and utilized to handle flexibility and
challenges will be at the edge,
experience existing in that field is coordination between teams. Also,
however, the one that wants to survive
colossal. Hence, a global team is a with the help of supervising managers,
the race should be prepared under
foremost step for building a global teams can cater to specific regions
any circumstances. With fundamental
business. and clients making it easy for the
drivers of trust, security, compliance,
global members to focus more on their
and regulatory guidelines, the global
According to a survey of Global work and less on other activities. When
teams should be able to grow to the
Employee, a whopping number of 72% a workforce can come together to
highest peak.
of people said that they are a part of a accurately structure a global working

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We salute
all frontliners!
Thank you for your service
and sacri ce during this
di cult time.

You are our heroes.