Specialities
Governance
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Caring for the Caretakers in a Crisis
After talking with leaders at more than 35 independent schools, Carney, Sandoe & Associates Search Consultant Marsha Little shares ideas on how to support faculty and staff as they support their students through the pandemic and beyond.
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“I’m Starting a Headship and My Board Expects Me to Solve the Enrollment Problem.”
It’s no secret that many independent schools are facing enrollment challenges, which have only been exacerbated by the coronavirus. New heads find themselves facing these challenges with trustees who are expecting miracles. Where do new heads begin? How do they get their arms around the real problems? The answer may surprise you.
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The Conversation Every Board Chair Should Have with a New Trustee
For new trustees to be effective, they need to understand their roles. This hypothetical conversation between a board chair and a new trustee clarifies at a practical level how trustees can truly add value to a school. At the same time, it puts into perspective the power dynamic that can often thwart good board decision-making. […]