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Peer Learning Community

NESSIC Affilitated Partners

Everything you need to know about the NESSIC Affilitated Partners community

About

International school procurement and purchasing is highly varied and often confusing, so we want to create a space where we can present data and insight, share best practices, increase understanding, and inform future conferences and initiatives so they truly support the full spectrum of high-quality school suppliers.

How it Works

We’ll equip you from Day One!

Getting Started

Activate your account and find your Community

Guided onboarding portal walks you through account setup and community selection.

Ignite Week: Virtual mini-conference

Ignite your journey together and clarify our shared North Star.

The Sprint

Live Session #1: Explore

Rapid brainstorm of your chosen challenge using stories from across member schools.

Live Session #2: Reframe

Craft a sharp opportunity statement and success criteria.

Live Session #3: Create

Develop ideas and choose one to prototype. Work as a large group or in affinity groups.

Live Session #4: Catalyze

Reflect, refine, and implement.

Keep the Momentum

Continue the Journey

Hackathons · Pop-up communities · Affinity Group deep dives 

Members propose new themes, spin up sprints, or keep their group going.

Live Session Schedule

These are crucial opportunities to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other.
All live sessions take place on Microsoft Teams

Live Session 1

TBC

(Sept-Oct)

Live Session 2

TBC

(Oct-Nov)

Live Session 3

TBC

(Nov-Dec)

Live Session 4

TBC

(Nov-Dec)

Meet Your Hosts

Greg Smith

Greg was a Head of School, Principal, Coordinator, Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Schools Advisor, Teacher in Primary, Middle and, High Schools, and all round good fellow through a long career inside schools. After escaping his native Western Australia in 2005, he had stints in senior educational administration in Beijing, Vientiane (Laos), and Shenzhen. He squeezed in a few years in between to start a recruitment company with a good friend in Australia (its called Schrole) but felt the lure of school leadership so, went back to the best job (and perhaps most challenging role) in the world in Shenzhen. After enjoying all that the pandemic had to offer, he found himself the Vice President for International Schools Services, the 70 year old leviathan of services to schools across the world. Now overseeing the management of ISS schools, PD, consulting services, and recruitment, he is fortunate to be in a job that has all the fun and none of the downsides of running a school. 

Julian Fisher

Julian spent nine years working in an international school in Beijing before starting the award-winning market intelligence consultancy Venture Education. In addition, he is cofounder of Sanderson Charles and Schoolata, both supporting the growth of international schools and supporting suppliers. He is also chair of the British Chamber of Commerce in China and former President of the Beijing Entrepreneurs’ Organisation.

Become a Host of this Community

We’re looking for a host to help lead this community. If you enjoy bringing people together, guiding meaningful conversations, and supporting peer learning, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Join This Community

There's two ways in:

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Need help?

Contact us at [email protected]. We’re happy to help!

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Get in touch to learn how we can tailor PeerSphere for your school’s needs.

You can book a free professional development consultation directly with one of our co-founders below or, email us at [email protected].

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