In choosing a search firm, a board should hire one that puts an appropriate emphasis upon transition. If the firm does not provide transition services, bring […]

In this edition of our Newsletter, we welcome as our Guest Contributor, Mark E. Ulfers, Head of School, American School of Paris. He is the author […]

(Part Three of a Four Part Letter on Governance) The Dangerous Times: The most dangerous time for a school is when it changes heads. The dangerous […]

Sometimes the core battles of the board room center around mission and mission clarity. As long as those conversations are rare or occur only just before […]

Most schools founded by an individual began as Montessori schools or small progressive elementary schools. Some founders launched Pre K to 8 Schools, and a rare […]

As a Consultant to independent and international schools worldwide, I am privy to many conversations onsite working for clients and on various networks about governance theories […]

In the business world it is not uncommon for an HR manager to come into an executive’s office and ask for his or her keys, computer […]

A recent client said that his School’s Parents’ Association operates as a separate nonprofit entity with its own charter and elects its officers and cabinet without […]

If you are a head of school, there is a fairly clear set of qualities you want in the board chair and you hope to find […]