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A Not So Foolish Consistency
Independent schools consistently hire consultants to assist with head searches--for very good reasons.

Mike Vachow
Oct 5, 20193 min read
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Wizard
Boards should provide first year heads with dedicated mentoring on Day One.

Mike Vachow
Aug 8, 20193 min read
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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.

Mike Vachow
Jul 18, 20194 min read
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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.

Mike Vachow
Jun 19, 20192 min read
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Hidily-Ho, Neighborino!
Heads should steward their neighbors as they do their donors.

Mike Vachow
Apr 11, 20193 min read
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Choreography
Five precepts for independent school heads for getting the most out of communicating good news.

Mike Vachow
Nov 14, 20182 min read
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All Hands on Deck
Recommendations for heads in managing the janky energy that defines the last two months of the school year.

Mike Vachow
May 16, 20183 min read
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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.

Mike Vachow
Mar 29, 20182 min read
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Head-Elect in Transition
It's essential for boards to have a carefully designed transition program for new heads.

Mike Vachow
Feb 13, 20183 min read
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Beyond the End Zone
Planned well, capital campaigns are ripe opportunities to boost advancement work: alumni, major gifts, annual campaign.

Mike Vachow
Jan 13, 20183 min read
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Is Your Head in the Game?
Heads should take a first-hand role in enrollment.

Mike Vachow
Dec 1, 20171 min read
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