Mike Vachow
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
- Jul 18, 2019
- 4 min
The Head as Pater/Mater Familias
The role of "pastor of the flock" is one of the most important roles that heads play, regardless of where they stand in their tenure.
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Mike Vachow
- Jun 19, 2019
- 2 min
The Head as Teacher
The independent school board/head relationship is complex. To wit, the board is the head's boss, but the head is often the board's teacher.
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Mike Vachow
- Apr 11, 2019
- 3 min
Hidily-Ho, Neighborino!
Heads should steward their neighbors as they do their donors.
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Mike Vachow
- Nov 14, 2018
- 2 min
Choreography
Five precepts for independent school heads for getting the most out of communicating good news.
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Mike Vachow
- May 16, 2018
- 3 min
All Hands on Deck
Recommendations for heads in managing the janky energy that defines the last two months of the school year.
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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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Mike Vachow
- Jan 13, 2018
- 3 min
Beyond the End Zone
Planned well, capital campaigns are ripe opportunities to boost advancement work: alumni, major gifts, annual campaign.
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Mike Vachow
- Dec 1, 2017
- 1 min
Is Your Head in the Game?
Heads should take a first-hand role in enrollment.
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