Frequently, a conversation about a search begins with the question about what makes for a successful search. While there are many factors, the search process begins and ends with the Board of Trustees and its own governance. Because this is the entit...
In my role as a search consultant, I have the privilege of speaking with impressive and accomplished educators who have yet to serve as heads of independent schools, but are seeking the opportunity to do so. We call these candidates “rising stars.” D...
Let me know if you’ve heard this story…Our schools are rich with stories. Stories about students, stories about faculty, stories about the school’s history. There are all kinds of stories! Sometimes the stories are the ones the school wants to tell,...
