This document aims to highlight the importance of understanding change in education. Change is inevitable and constant, but not all change is desirable; it is how we accept, implement and manage change that decides whether the change is successful or not. The key to success therefore lies in understanding the context of the environment in which the change must occur. Since the turn of the century, globalization, technology and the uncertainty of government directions have led to many changes in society, sometimes making it vulnerable. These factors, coupled with a paradigm shift in the leadership approach taken to teaching and learning, have created and enforced the necessary pedagogical changes. Accordingly, competent change management is required at the senior management level of all our educational institutions to ensure that harmony is maintained in the workplace. First, globalization is a term that has gained momentum over the past decade due to its significant impact on interaction. countries of the world. It refers to the increasing interaction of people and the obvious and sometimes brazen integration of culture between countries, driven by uncontrolled progress in the technological sector (Mundy, 2005). Due to the universal nature of globalization, all divisions of the economy are affected and therefore require changes, including education. As the concept of globalization takes hold of markets across the world, its implications have significant implications for the education sector. The parallels that exist in structure, language, standardized testing and assessment between curriculum systems and policies around the world are just a few examples of the presence of globalization in education. ...... middle of article ......rt spent by our academics to provide us professionals with theories, research and data to help lead the way. As a Catholic school in Queensland, Australia, we, like many of our neighbors, strive to provide the best teaching and learning opportunities for our students. Educational change is just one of the many obstacles we face on this journey, but it is how change is managed that determines its successful implementation. It should be noted that obstacles such as educational change should not be viewed negatively, as it is these challenges that push us to strive to be better educators. As professionals and scholars, we must never stop learning, in the words of Louisa May Alcott: “I am not afraid of storms for I am learning to sail my ship.” » The example of a “lifelong learner” begins with us.