There is no strategy without vision. And schools that use a traditional strategic planning process with its notable absence of vision, are unwittingly constraining their capacities to thrive. The stakes could not be higher. Sure, there is a significant group of schools with waiting lists and robust...read more
Is an independent school a business? I think the vast majority of trustees and heads would say “yes.” But if you listen to heads and trustees talk about their schools, if you examine their strategic plans, and if you lift the hood to see how all the parts of the engine work together… it’s clear that...read more
As a young professional endeavoring to climb the proverbial "career ladder,” the most common advice I received was “grow your network.” While this rarely came with specific instructions, I assumed that a powerful network would be comprised of people who could serve as mentors and connectors. I knew...read more
Entering my sixth year as an independent school search consultant, I have enjoyed the opportunity of visiting several schools and researching several more. Coming out of a pandemic, many schools are left questioning “Where do we go from here?” and “How do we ensure future success of our school that...read more
While the message may be trite, the act is simple: during moments of genuine joy at school this year, smile. We find ourselves well into the launch of a new school year, and there is always much to smile about in these early weeks. Particularly this fall and where we stand in the ongoing dance with...read more