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Feb 16
4 min

Bubble Season

In their employment and enrollment decisions, heads balance compassion with their duty to protect the school's mission and bottom line.

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Mike Vachow

Nov 1, 2019
3 min

Head Search ABCs (Always Be Closing)

Too many head search committees believe that they're buying when, in fact, they should be selling.

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Mike Vachow

Oct 5, 2019
3 min

A Not So Foolish Consistency

Independent schools consistently hire consultants to assist with head searches--for very good reasons.

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Mike Vachow

Aug 8, 2019
3 min

Wizard

Boards should provide first year heads with dedicated mentoring on Day One.

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Mike Vachow

May 8, 2019
2 min

Charles Dickens, Independent School CFO

The ideal independent school Director of Business should have the equivalent of an MSW to go along with a CPA.

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What Do Your Hiring Practices Say About Your School?

Mike Vachow

Mar 29, 2018
2 min

What Do Your Hiring Practices Say About Your School?

Hiring is the head's most important task. How you go about it should reflect the highest values of the school.

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Mike Vachow

Feb 13, 2018
3 min

Head-Elect in Transition

It's essential for boards to have a carefully designed transition program for new heads.

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