--Andrew Weinstock, Search Chair, Metairie Park Country Day School, LA
Choosing new leadership is a tremendous responsibility—and a rare opportunity. RG175 can help your institution capitalize on every opportunity to strengthen your organization's leadership. The experienced, successful consultants at RG175 listen carefully and provide personal, consistent attention during the recruitment and selection process. From identifying an inclusive pool of accomplished candidates to helping a selected leader transition smoothly into the new position, our approach will be tailored to your institution’s needs and preferred future.
Each search presents a valuable opportunity to engage your institution in thoughtful conversation. We listen to important constituents such as the search committee, board of trustees, faculty, senior administrators, staff, and any other stakeholders the school deems important. Then we develop a profile of the position that is aligned with institutional priorities and serves as a recruitment tool.
We value diversity in all its forms and understand that qualified candidates can emerge from a variety of places, backgrounds, and experiences. To provide you with the broadest range of options, we engage in a comprehensive recruitment process that includes:
Due diligence is critical to the success of any search. While candidate interviews are important, a candidate’s record is of greater significance. We work with the search committee to gain a deep understanding of each candidate’s past performance through candid conversations with references, and thorough background checks.
Once a new leader is appointed, a well-managed transition helps ensure a successful tenure that will strengthen the school. Following a successful search, we advise the board and support the new executive through the transition, including: