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10 Tips for Serving on a Search Committee
A search committee doesn’t just fill an open leadership position. It builds a bridge from one era of a school’s evolution to another. If you’ve been asked to serve on a search committee, the responsibility may seem daunting. Whether you have search committee experience or not, you’re probably wondering what you can expect as well […]
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5 Things to Consider as You Set Up Your Classroom This Year
The way in which you set up your classroom space can affect both you and your students. Here are some tips to ensure everyone is set up for success.
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Thinking Outside the Inbox: Email Management
If you have never despaired at the state of your email inbox or felt that reading and replying to email consumes an inordinate amount of your time then, please, feel free to skip this article. If, however, you’re among the other 99% of school leaders, read on!
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Mentoring Program for Heads of School in their First Three Years
Now that you are a Head of School, do you secretly wonder what you are supposed to do? With The Gowan Group Heads POD (“Peer Open Dialog”) program, you will be joining a cohort of eight to ten new heads led by an experienced Head of School who will guide you through the challenges of […]
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10 Questions to Answer Before You Work with A Search Firm
How do you know when you’re ready to work with a search firm? Jennifer Fleischer, Senior Talent Consultant at DRG Talent outlines ten key questions to prep for your search firm endeavors.
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Death by Interview
One of the most frequent questions I get from clients when hiring a new CEO is: How do we structure the interview process so that we will really know if they are “the one?” The first part of my answer is always: please do not engage in the process of “death by interview. “ Everyone […]
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Independent Governance in a Post-Pandemic Era
As we ease out of the pandemic, independent school governance needs a thoughtful and conscious reset. Here’s why. Senior Consultant Peter O’Neill shares his insight.
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How to write an RFP for a Head of School search
If you are putting together a search process for a Head of School search or Superintendent of Schools search, Tradition recommends that you create and distribute a Request for Proposals (RFP). Here’s a brief guide for how it should be done.
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What Our Heads Survey Tells Us About School Leadership in 2022
For the past six years, we have surveyed new heads of school — both those new to the role and those at a new school — asking about their challenges, needs, and concerns. What do our most recent results indicate? In this article, CS&A Senior Consultant Ann Teaff outlines key findings regarding coaching, COVID-19, support […]
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Free DEI Professional Development Event: 2022 Virtual FORUM/Diversity
You’re invited to a free weeklong PD event centered on diversity and inclusion in our schools. Join us January 24-28 for more than 20 live sessions, videos, live discussions, networking, and more.
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Why the Increase in Head of School Turnover?
A longtime former head of school shares his perspective on why so many heads are leaving their positions – and what strategies can help retain them. Read more in our latest blog post.
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Promoting a Gender-Inclusive Hiring Process
Recent conversations in the world of international schools have centered on the low percentage of female heads of school. How does Carney Sandoe work to combat this trend? Read this latest blog post from members of our International Schools Practice.