A few years ago this Consultant published an article about the pitfalls of the head search process and the keys to its success. Littleford & Associates […]
Most independent school trustees view a head search as the most important and time consuming task that they will ever undertake in that role. In fact […]
The miscalculations and mistaken assumptions surrounding many searches can mask serious underlying issues that may jeopardize landing the candidate of choice, undermine a new head or […]
In interviewing over 50,000 teachers worldwide in the past 20 years on the topic of their compensation, over 95% of them could not relate their exact […]
Among the key ingredients to a successful search and a smooth transition of leadership are: Avoiding the natural “trap” of choosing a new head who is […]
If the board retains strong institutional memory, a clear and consistent “personality” emerges even if that board trips up occasionally. But if the board turns over […]
Board Members are accustomed simply to approving an annual percentage increase in the faculty salary pool. Few understand how salary system design can make teachers into […]
