E18 - Beyond the Transcript - Global Impact Diploma: Designing Diplomas for Real-World Impact

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/b9/98/6f/b9986f83-119c-2e73-6eae-c21610c6d02b/mza_13015158438148585939.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

Blue Skies Leadership

Daniel Mendes and Dan Kerr - Blue Skies Leadership

18 episodes

2 weeks ago

Join international school veterans Dan Kerr and Daniel Mendes on a journey of educational innovation and excitement. Dan and Daniel dive deep into international education, interviewing prominent leaders and organizations. Discover the 'blue sky' ideal for international education as these experts share their visionary perspectives. Get inspired by real-world examples of schools pushing the boundaries of learning, creating inclusive environments, and fostering global citizens. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your journey, Blue Skies Leadership podcast is for you!

Self-Improvement

Education

RSS

All content for Blue Skies Leadership is the property of Daniel Mendes and Dan Kerr - Blue Skies Leadership and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Self-Improvement

Education

https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/42058582/42058582-1762766847188-3255bb131c07e.jpg

E18 - Beyond the Transcript - Global Impact Diploma: Designing Diplomas for Real-World Impact - Blue Skies Leadership

Blue Skies Leadership

39 minutes 21 seconds

2 months ago

E18 - Beyond the Transcript - Global Impact Diploma: Designing Diplomas for Real-World Impact - Blue Skies Leadership

Summary

Our Blue Skies Leadership conversation emphasizes the urgent need for education to adapt to the pressing global challenges faced by the next generation. This episode highlights the Global Impact Diploma and the importance of equipping young people with not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills and a problem-solving mindset to address issues like climate change, inequality, and economic uncertainty.

How to Connect

https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-impact-diploma/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-topf-0a062464/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-bonnici-ba894b86/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mendesd/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-kerr-b0a82520/

Takeaways

Young people must act now, not just after school.
Education needs to adapt to current global challenges.
Addressing climate change with urgency is critical.
Rising inequality demands immediate attention.
Wars and conflicts are shaping the educational landscape.
A problem-solving mindset is essential for youth.
The next generation should feel a sense of agency.
Leadership skills are crucial for young people today.
Global economic uncertainty requires innovative solutions.
Education should empower youth to lead change.

Sound bites

"The world feels like it's at a point where young people can't just wait."
"Education has to follow this shift because there's too much urgency."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Global Impact Diploma

00:32 Getting Involved with the Global Impact Diploma