CEO Notebook
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Leadership
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Performance Management
Our performance management processes could look less at the past and more towards the future, while inspiring more action and improvement.
3 min read
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Change Management
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
Opening keynote speaker Duncan Wardle has helped thousands of employees think differently — and improve their organizations’ perceived value.
11 min read
Assessing your school's enrollment size can help school leaders and the board understand long-term admissions goals more clearly and adapt to changing circumstances.
5 min read
CEO Notebook
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Change Management
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Leadership
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Membership
Let’s take a moment to recognize the herculean changes our schools have made this calendar year — and learn from them and from our fellow school leaders.
3 min read
Robust financial scenario planning is pivotal in maintaining operational success and in recovering from disruptions rapidly.
4 min read
Mission & Motivation
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Admission
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Enrollment
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Leadership
When the business office and admissions team can see each other's point of view, a school is primed to thrive.
5 min read
Strategies
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Change Management
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Risk Management
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Technology
An incremental approach to systems upgrades helped this school meet evolving technological needs while maintaining a secure and reliable network.
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Debt
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Financing
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Planning
How strong is your school’s financial bulwark? Some data points mean more than others in a changed environment.
13 min read
CEO Notebook
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Cash Management
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Governance
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Research
Schools are meeting the moment, and enrollment trends are encouraging, but unforeseen expenses are putting a dent in those gains.
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Leading an annual chili supper fundraiser ignited this business officer’s passion for community service.
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When facing difficult decisions, a better understanding of peer school financial and operational behavior can help immensely.
3 min read
Risk & Compliance
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Employment
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Risk Management
ADA and workers’ compensation accommodations apply in remote environments when employees are asked to telework.
6 min read
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Financial Aid
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Leadership
Pressures on the financial aid budget aren’t just financial. Agreeing upon values and sticking to them help make every dollar count — and the school community stronger.
13 min read
CEO Notebook
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Governance
Beyond crafting a statement, what steps can we take to ensure the workplaces within our schools are diverse, equitable and inclusive?
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Pandemic
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Risk Management
How to physically distance while conducting safety drills today — without creating harmful habits that last beyond the pandemic.
5 min read
Projections
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Admission
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Enrollment
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Financial Aid
Whether enrollment has presented unexpected challenges or opportunities for your school this year, retention will be key to financial stability.
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Enrollment
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Financial Aid
As financial aid for families without demonstrated need increases, so should strong guiding principles in awarding it.
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Do your school’s governance structures support the kind of strategic work boards of trustees need to undertake now, when independent schools are at a crossroads?
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Business Intelligence
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Research
Most business office professionals under 35 find their work meaningful, but about half feel they need more support.
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Mitchell managed several construction projects and set a standard for sustainability, which helped Ruffing Montessori School become the first LEED certified building in their city.
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