RG175 Blog

Without warning, the Head of School has died or become permanently incapacitated.The Head of School has done something egregious and is being fired for cause.The Head of School has unexpectedly announced acceptance of a position elsewhere.These situations are rare, but they do happen. When there is... read more

A few weeks ago, members of our search firm met in-person (finally!) and what a delight to re-engage our in-person discussions, work reflections, and reports once again on search trends, strategies, markets, and timelines. Camaraderie is alive and well at RG175, collaborative decisions were achieved... read more

Math Teacher to Students: “Hey, folks, it’s not me against you; it’s us against Algebra II.”A staple of board-head relationships is the establishment of the head’s annual goals. In the typical scenario, the head reflects on the past year, revisits the strategic plan, notes any specific problems from... read more

I’d like to strike a blow for straight-talk. Too many educators avoid saying what we mean, preferring to couch our thoughts in euphemisms and niceties that aren’t helpful to somebody who would benefit from hearing the straight scoop. From our early days as classroom teachers writing pleasant but unh... read more

Change management in independent schools is a tricky business. The “why” and the “how” are inextricably linked because of the nature of schools—limited resources, political considerations, impact on enrollment, and an ever-changing landscape. This month Peter Baron and Hans Mundahl from the Enrollme... read more

As the audience for this newsletter is current and aspiring Heads of School, let me start by congratulating all of you for making it through this most challenging year. While my RG175 colleagues and I have been busy on the sidelines, coaching beleaguered new Heads, leading searches, and consulting o... read more