“We engaged Dr. Andrew Taylor to work with us on a comprehensive review and analysis of our existing daily schedule, which included a full review of our school’s program.  Andrew met with many members of the community online and in person and then was on campus for 5 days total over two separate visits. We were thrilled with him work in every way. Andrew is professional, communicative, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. He customized several pieces of the consultation based on our unique needs, and the deliverables were just what we had hoped for. I would gladly re-engage with him in the future.

 Highly recommended!!!”

“Dear Dr. Holmes,

On behalf of NYSAIS and our board of trustees, I’d like to extend my sincere gratitude for your insightful presentation, “Building a Compelling Positioning and Reputation: Enact a 5 Step Whole of School Strategy Process,” at our recent trustee conference.

Your five-step process was both comprehensive and highly practical. Our trustees particularly appreciated your emphasis on the importance of community engagement and the strategic alignment of school values with external perception. The concepts you presented provided a clear and actionable roadmap for our schools to strengthen their unique positioning and reputation within their communities.

The on-site feedback we’ve received from the trustees has been overwhelmingly positive. Many have already begun discussing how to apply your principles to their own institutions. Your talk has not only inspired us but has also equipped our leadership with the tools they need to drive meaningful change.”

“Dear Stephen,

I wanted to write a few words of thanks for all the work that you have put in to the strategic planning process for The Sultan’s School here in Oman.

Nearly two years ago, we began to discuss what this project would look like after your excellent and informative keynote session at the EARCOS Leadership Conference in Bangkok. After attending this session, I was able to see the great value added in having an external partner in working with my own school to develop a 5-year plan that was truly inclusive, comprehensive and powerful. 

The Sultan’s School is a very well established school which has been running since 1977. It is a complex bilingual institution that is very much part of the social fabric of Oman, producing generations of the country’s leaders. Over the past two years you have been able to capture where the school is going, its strengths and potential areas for growth. This was based on thorough research and in-depth stakeholder participation. You engaged respectfully with our community and have demonstrated considerable empthy for where we are as a school.

Your work has furthermore strengthened our own work on reviewing our guiding statements as a school and been a key pillar of our accrediation journey. After working with you, we have a clear sense of direction and purpose as a school. You have challenged us, supported us and helped us to explore new opportunities with tact and sensitivity.

I would wholeheartedly endorse the work that you and 5RS have done and stronly recommend you to any international school or education group looking for a strategic consultation partner.”

“Thank you both for a really powerful and thought-provoking session – Schedule Innovation: A School Reputation and Positioning Opportunity for ICGS Schools!”