Mike VachowMay 162 minCommunication and RecruitmentA lasting change from the pandemic: schools will need dedicated communication and recruitment leaders.
Mike VachowFeb 253 minUsing ConsultantsSome counsel on hiring independent school consultants. . . from a consultant.
Mike VachowFeb 244 minHiring as NetworkingA year-round networking approach to hiring is important in any season, crucial in the sellers' market that the pandemic has created.
Mike VachowJan 253 minThe "Alternative" CandidateIndependent school leaders should expand their definition of ideal candidates for positions in their schools.
Mike VachowDec 14, 20213 minReady to Climb: HiringEmployee retention and hiring will be the front-burner operational challenges for independent schools in the New Year.
Mike VachowJan 19, 20213 minGroundhog DayHiring is a year round job. You'll need a great process to evaluate candidates, but first you'll need a deep network to find them.
Mike VachowFeb 16, 20204 minBubble SeasonIn their employment and enrollment decisions, heads balance compassion with their duty to protect the school's mission and bottom line.
Mike VachowNov 1, 20193 minHead Search ABCs (Always Be Closing)Too many head search committees believe that they're buying when, in fact, they should be selling.
Mike VachowOct 5, 20193 minA Not So Foolish ConsistencyIndependent schools consistently hire consultants to assist with head searches--for very good reasons.
Mike VachowAug 8, 20193 minWizardBoards should provide first year heads with dedicated mentoring on Day One.
Mike VachowMay 8, 20192 minCharles Dickens, Independent School CFOThe ideal independent school Director of Business should have the equivalent of an MSW to go along with a CPA.
Mike VachowMar 29, 20182 minWhat 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.
Mike VachowFeb 13, 20183 minHead-Elect in TransitionIt's essential for boards to have a carefully designed transition program for new heads.