The key ground rules in the head of search process are simple: Hire the right search firm. Establish an appropriate timetable, typically eighteen months and no […]
There are at least three types of search committee behaviors: The Highly Inclusive Model The Chair Leads Model The Confusing Model I. The Highly Inclusive Model […]
Introduction Too often boards (and heads) focus on the excitement and challenge of the search process, and very few boards pay much attention at all to […]
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 […]
