RG175 Blog

In my role as a search consultant leading and observing head of school search committees, I am conscious, now more than ever, of the importance of the cover letter in a candidate’s application. In fact, I consider it the single most important component of an application. I have met excellent candida... read more

We are seeing an uptick in unexpected and unplanned turnover among independent school Heads resulting in a decrease in years that a Head is serving a school.We know that turnover and new leadership can be a healthy thing—productive and invigorating, while bringing fresh thinking. The issue here is u... read more

The role of the chair of a board of trustees in a head of school search process can seem to be a bit of a conundrum. It is correctly and frequently asserted that the most important job for a board of trustees occurs when a head of school departs from that community and the next head must be identifi... read more

Effective communication between head of school and board chair is essential for a healthy school. The partnership must be both trusting and open, and the “heads up” communication in the sweet spot—neither too much nor too little. Finding that sweet spot is a matter of relationship and partnership-bu... read more

As the culture wars have heated up, diversity, equity, and inclusion have been in the crosshairs at independent schools across the country. While many have embraced the idea that schools and students benefit from diverse perspectives and welcoming students of all races, ethnicities, socio-economic c... read more

With the increasing number of unplanned departures of heads of school, the value that an interim head can bring to the table is gaining attention. In our latest RG175 podcast Don North explains the purpose and role of an interim head. Don has been a successful head at two different schools, and has... read more