There may not be many long term heads these days, although there should be. Following one can be a challenge for the successor unless the successor […]

Most great heads knew that they needed some coaching right before they became a head of school, or shortly thereafter but many did not ask for […]

A Board Chair of an international school Client recently wrote:  “I reread my notes from Thursday’s summary call and yesterday’s workshop and have identified a number […]

My story was unique at the time but no longer the case.  I had a yearlong sabbatical after eight years as head of my school. I […]

A Head recently wrote: “Our enrollment is up, and the Board is happy with the School’s financial picture and with my performance. However, I am learning […]

One can tell a healthy board from an unhealthy one by several tried and true assessment measures: Too many board meetings, i.e., for day schools more […]

It is fairly easy, and yet not so easy. One School recently was experiencing head turnover because after several years of strong leadership, the Head was […]

Most independent and international schools have parent associations/auxiliaries, and the vast majority of these do not have separate legal status from the host school. In the […]

Most independent and international school boards have an Executive Committee whose members consist of the officers. It is important to have an Executive Committee both as […]