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    Communication and Recruitment
    Mike Vachow
    • May 16
    • 2 min

    Communication and Recruitment

    A lasting change from the pandemic: schools will need dedicated communication and recruitment leaders.
    195 views0 comments
    Using Consultants
    Mike Vachow
    • Feb 25
    • 3 min

    Using Consultants

    Some counsel on hiring independent school consultants. . . from a consultant.
    232 views0 comments
    Hiring as Networking
    Mike Vachow
    • Feb 24
    • 4 min

    Hiring as Networking

    A year-round networking approach to hiring is important in any season, crucial in the sellers' market that the pandemic has created.
    90 views0 comments
    The "Alternative" Candidate
    Mike Vachow
    • Jan 25
    • 3 min

    The "Alternative" Candidate

    Independent school leaders should expand their definition of ideal candidates for positions in their schools.
    178 views0 comments
    Ready to Climb:  Hiring
    Mike Vachow
    • Dec 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    Ready to Climb: Hiring

    Employee retention and hiring will be the front-burner operational challenges for independent schools in the New Year.
    123 views0 comments
    Groundhog Day
    Mike Vachow
    • Jan 19, 2021
    • 3 min

    Groundhog Day

    Hiring 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.
    113 views0 comments
    Bubble Season
    Mike Vachow
    • Feb 16, 2020
    • 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.
    108 views0 comments
    Head Search ABCs (Always Be Closing)
    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.
    84 views0 comments
    A Not So Foolish Consistency
    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.
    82 views0 comments
    Wizard
    Mike Vachow
    • Aug 8, 2019
    • 3 min

    Wizard

    Boards should provide first year heads with dedicated mentoring on Day One.
    119 views0 comments
    Charles Dickens, Independent School CFO
    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.
    82 views0 comments
    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.
    150 views0 comments
    Head-Elect in Transition
    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.
    192 views0 comments

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