Two accounts of being a second-generation business officer.
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Strengths-based team development, as demonstrated by NBOA's recent staff offsite in Nashville, enhances organizational effectiveness and fosters a culture of trust.
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CEO Notebook
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Boards and Trustees
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
Role clarity, communication and joint investment in DEI efforts all help bolster the head-business officer partnership.
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Culture
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Facilities
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Leadership
Observing campus operations, engaging with staff and collaborating with leadership are crucial steps for new facility directors to develop a successful action plan.
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Accounting
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Budget
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Change Management
Outsourcing can help independent schools address higher-level priorities, enhance operational capabilities and ensure compliance.
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Leadership
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Planning
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Technology
AI offers the independent school business office immediate benefits, and promises a more automated and efficient future.
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CEO Notebook
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Human Resources
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Leadership
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Performance Management
These three tips can help you deliver or solicit feedback that will spur professional growth.
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Outdoor classrooms, flexible scheduling and virtual learning options are just three strategies for independent schools facing space constraints.
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This business officer with his school’s HR director led Habitat for Humanity spring break trips for student volunteers.
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Voices from the Field
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Audit
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Facilities
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Leadership
2024 Ken White Distinguished Business Officer on construction queries, long-term teaching and business officer generosity.
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Feature
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Employment
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Legal
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Misconduct
Emotional and physical abuse of young athletes calls for a fresh approach to prevention and response.
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How the ADA, Title VII, Title IX and NLRA may or may not apply to religious independent schools.
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Projections
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Facilities
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Leadership
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Maintenance
Today’s independent school facilities director handles far more than maintenance; they should share a long-term vision for the campus.
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CEO Notebook
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Boards and Trustees
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Governance
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Leadership
Here’s a recipe for success of the board chair-executive director relationship.
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Change Management
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Leadership
School leaders explored how conducting a self-assessment and embracing innovation can set schools on the path for successful partnerships.
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Feature
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Facilities
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Legal
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Planning
Before purchasing land or accepting a land donation, understand the financial,
legal and local implications.
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Culture
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Professional Development
When remote work is an option for some employees but not others, how can school leaders foster inclusion and belonging among all faculty and staff members?
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CEO Notebook
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Change Management
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Leadership
Our first episode delves into bold leadership decisions that led to successful enrollment growth at one boarding school.
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This student learned what the business office really does and then surveyed fellow students to see if they understood the extent of the work.
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Other Duties As Assigned
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Admission
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Enrollment
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Leadership
After a career transition, a dedicated parent volunteer-turned-development officer took on the business office as well when the need arose at her small school.
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