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CEO Notebook  

  • Leadership

2020: Positives To Remember in a Year We Hope To Soon Forget

We have accomplished so much together – let us take a moment to celebrate it. 
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The Best of 2020: Reading Beyond the Pandemic

On keeping our online spaces safe — and private, driving change across the school community, analyzing and optimizing our budgets, and preparing operations for another unusual year.
4 min read
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  • Culture
  • | Human Resources
  • | Leadership

2021 NBOA Annual Meeting: People-First Strategy: Cynt Marshall

When closing keynote speaker Cynt Marshall became CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, she used her deep HR experience to lead a complete transformation of the culture.
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  • Change Management
  • | Legal

Course Change: What Private Schools Can Expect in the First Months of the Biden Administration

Reversals in regulations regarding LGBTQ students and employees, civil rights in educational communities and immigration policies are likely priorities.
4 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Leadership
  • | Performance Management

Does Feedback Do More Harm Than Good?

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
  • | Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Leadership

2021 NBOA Annual Meeting: Return on Innovation: Duncan Wardle

Opening keynote speaker Duncan Wardle has helped thousands of employees think differently — and improve their organizations’ perceived value.
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Determining Optimum School Enrollment Size

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  

  • Change Management
  • | Leadership
  • | Membership

Honoring This Year’s Efforts and Outcomes

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
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  • Budget
  • | Planning

A Primer on School Finances Scenario Planning

Robust financial scenario planning is pivotal in maintaining operational success and in recovering from disruptions rapidly.
4 min read
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Mission & Motivation  

  • Admission
  • | Enrollment
  • | Leadership

Mission & Motivation: Both Sides Now

When the business office and admissions team can see each other's point of view, a school is primed to thrive.
5 min read
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Strategies  

  • Change Management
  • | Risk Management
  • | Technology

Strategies: Pivot-Ready Technology

An incremental approach to systems upgrades helped this school meet evolving technological needs while maintaining a secure and reliable network.
5 min read
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  • Debt
  • | Financing
  • | Planning

Metrics for the Multiverse: Measuring School Financial Health

How strong is your school’s financial bulwark? Some data points mean more than others in a changed environment.
13 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Cash Management
  • | Governance
  • | Research

What You Said: COVID-19 Financial Impact Pulse Check

Schools are meeting the moment, and enrollment trends are encouraging, but unforeseen expenses are putting a dent in those gains.
5 min read
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After School  

  • Leadership

After School: Recipe for Success

Leading an annual chili supper fundraiser ignited this business officer’s passion for community service.
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Business Intelligence  

  • Planning
  • | Research

Business Intelligence: Now More Than Ever, Data Matters

When facing difficult decisions, a better understanding of peer school financial and operational behavior can help immensely.
3 min read
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Risk & Compliance  

  • Employment
  • | Risk Management

Risk & Compliance: Safe Ergonomics When Working from Home

ADA and workers’ compensation accommodations apply in remote environments when employees are asked to telework.
6 min read
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  • Financial Aid
  • | Leadership

An Ethical Framework for Financial Aid This item is protected.

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  

  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Governance

More Than Words: A Board's Commitment to DE&I

Beyond crafting a statement, what steps can we take to ensure the workplaces within our schools are diverse, equitable and inclusive?
3 min read
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  • Pandemic
  • | Risk Management

Addressing COVID-19 Concerns in School Emergency Drill Approaches

How to physically distance while conducting safety drills today — without creating harmful habits that last beyond the pandemic. 
5 min read

Projections  

  • Admission
  • | Enrollment
  • | Financial Aid

Projections: Attention to Retention

Whether enrollment has presented unexpected challenges or opportunities for your school this year, retention will be key to financial stability.
4 min read