Amidst the holiday cheer, the NBOA staff reflect on a year of accomplishments, celebrating milestones and setting a course for the future.
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In a hot labor market, independent schools’ mission offers a distinct advantage over non-educational employers.
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CEO Notebook
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Boards and Trustees
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Leadership
Curiosity may be school leaders’ number one trait to guide our schools through increasingly unpredictable waters.
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Honing our use of generative AI was just one of many takeaways from this year’s NBOA Leadership Academy gathering in Nashville.
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CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
A message of humor and inspiration from 2024 NBOA Annual Meeting Speaker Bertice Berry.
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NBOA and NAIS are advocating to ensure proposed changes to FLSA overtime rules do not threaten the viability of our schools.
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Human Resources
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Leadership
With a focus on impact now, we’ll conclude this new school year with a real sense of accomplishment.
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Mastering the art of optimism can empower leaders to inspire their teams, navigate challenges with grace and forge a forward-looking organizational culture.
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Shark Tank star and entrepreneur Daymond John can inspire all of us to be better leaders.
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8 takeaways to make your gatherings — be it a staff meeting, board retreat or birthday celebration — more meaningful.
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CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Human Resources
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Leadership
The former chief operations officer at Sandy Spring Friends School and new director of operations share how they’ve managed the handoff.
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CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Leadership
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Membership
When newer business officers connect with experienced colleagues and each other, it moves all of our schools forward.
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Findings from the 2022 NBOA annual membership survey are in. And your voice is needed once again to make NBOA work for you.
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If you feel like you’re drowning in school data, remember: metrics aren’t strategy — and there are tools to help you make the most of it.
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CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Leadership
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Membership
Teacher retention, shared services and an alternative school year calendar are just some of the areas that this year’s NBOA Leadership Academy cohorts researched.
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How can we use ChatGPT and related AI in the independent school business office?
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CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Human Resources
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Risk Management
Nobles Greenough School is actively helping their students be happier. What can we learn from their efforts?
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Two new research reports on critical aspects of independent school business can help your school understand its financial position and strengthen it.
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Culture
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Human Resources
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Leadership
Group feelings can take on a life of their own, and when that happens, different strategies can help address the dynamics and move forward.
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Effective leaders need not have THE answer. Instead, candor and an open mindset will help our communities thrive.
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