International schools are multi-million-dollar organisations. They can be the jewel in a Principal’s crown. Yet they also set many a leader up to fail with over opinionated school owners, a lack of professional development, leadership succession and professional socialisation in the role. Fortunately, there is an ally to be found and it comes from your HR department. By harnessing the potential of your HR leader, it may well be possible to develop the schools of the future we need. People, their purpose and culture really do matter – all the more so in our rich international contexts. Reimagine your International School Leadership. Do not agree your overall vision or sign off any strategic plans until you have read this!