CEO Notebook

CEO Notebook  

  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Leadership

No Time for Silence

Recent events are disheartening, but we all have a role to play in strengthening our communities.
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CEO Notebook  

  • Employee Benefits
  • | Leadership
  • | Pandemic

Care for Self, Care for Others

Our employees’ wellbeing should be our first priority. It’s what holds our strong communities together.
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CEO Notebook  

  • Leadership
  • | Pandemic
  • | Professional Development

New Challenges, New Learning

While school budgets are likely to face intense scrutiny this year, professional development opportunities may help our schools differentiate and even grow in a challenging environment. 
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CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Leadership
  • | Pandemic

Finding Strength in Rituals, New and Old

Reinventing routines and rituals can boost wellness not only for students but all of us working under new circumstances.
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CEO Notebook  

  • Membership
  • | Planning
  • | Publications

Practical Guidance During Unprecedented Times

An updated and enhanced member resource is available today.
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CEO Notebook  

  • Crisis Management
  • | Pandemic

COVID-19: We’re In This Together

While most of us are dispersed, away from campuses and colleagues, we can still support each other to tackle rapidly evolving challenges.
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CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Diversity and Inclusion

NBOA’s Commitment to DE&I

Our schools are committed to DE&I, and so is NBOA. This important work is intentionally never-ending.
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CEO Notebook  

  • Admission
  • | Enrollment

Meeting Our Market

How can we innovate processes to make attending independent schools easier for prospective families?
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CEO Notebook  

  • Crisis Management
  • | Risk Management

A Considered Response to Coronavirus

As recommendations quickly change, schools are seeking to mitigate risk while maintaining a steady course.
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CEO Notebook  

  • Leadership

The Best of the Best: Announcing the 2020 NBOA Award Recipients

This year’s recipients have dedicated years of service to the independent school business officer community.
4 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Governance
  • | Leadership

You Be the Judge

Business officers’ strong judgment will play an important role in the new year — and decade — ahead, which promise changes for independent schools.
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CEO Notebook  

  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Top of Mind in 2019

Member connections, clarity around compliance, and a new financial calculator are just a few highlights from the past year.
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CEO Notebook  

  • Employment
  • | Leadership
  • | Membership

Growing To Serve You Better

New NBOA staff members are ready to serve.
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CEO Notebook  

  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Employment
  • | Leadership

Servant Leadership, Stronger Leadership

Business officers may be natural servant leaders, but can also consciously cultivate diversity of thought, trust and future leadership.
4 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Leadership

Disciplined Innovation

Innovation is imperative in a competitive marketplace. Successful initiatives require not only creative thinking but also careful choices and clear communication.
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CEO Notebook  

  • Admission
  • | Culture
  • | Leadership

Open Houses: Three Opportunities for Business Officers

Connecting with prospective families can shed light on your school’s budget while helping families feel confident about their investment in independent education.
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CEO Notebook  

  • Budget
  • | Planning

The BIIS Journey: Get on Board by October 11

Access data and tools that will help you lead your school to financial success.
3 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Boards and Trustees
  • | Governance

Energizing the Boardroom in the New School Year

Three tips for helping your board remain future-looking, mission-centric and resource-aware.
4 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Human Resources
  • | Legal

Key Resources To Mitigate HR Risk

Grace Lee will serve as NBOA legal counsel, one of many available resources to help school leaders manage employment practices.
4 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Leadership

When Purpose Aligns with Passion

What inspires you to tackle challenges — and gives you the energy to follow through — at your school?
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