Leadership

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Voices from the Field  

  • Governance
  • | Research

From Numbers to Narratives 10 min read This item is protected.

Institutional research can uncover critical trends and help schools get ahead of potential issues. Eric Heilman shares how schools might get started.
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  • Communication
  • | Leadership

Optimized, Optimistic Operations & Outcomes 11 min read This item is protected.

How to create efficiency and effectiveness using the Entrepreneurial Operating System.

CEO Notebook  

  • Human Resources
  • | Leadership

Winning Buy-In for a Better Year 3 min read

With a focus on impact now, we’ll conclude this new school year with a real sense of accomplishment.
Artificial intelligence

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  • Accounting
  • | Audit
  • | Legal
  • | Technology

DIY AI: Business Applications (Part 2) 13 min read This item is protected.

AI has never been more accessible, and it will impact every corner of the independent school business office.
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  • Culture
  • | Technology

Data Tracking That Advances School Culture 6 min read

Faculty and staff who are empowered to leverage data can tailor interventions and foster a more supportive and inclusive learning environment.

CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Leadership

Leading The Ted Lasso Way 4 min read

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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  • Change Management
  • | Leadership
  • | Technology

DIY AI: Key Considerations (Part 1) 13 min read This item is protected.

AI has never been more accessible, and it will impact every corner of the independent school business office.
Howard Richmond
  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Unsung Hero: Howard Richmond, Krieger Schechter Day School 2 min read

With a commitment to process management, Howard's financial stewardship paved the way for lasting improvements at Krieger Schechter Day School.
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Other Duties As Assigned  

  • Culture
  • | Membership

No Child Left Inside 4 min read

This business officer has helped lead more than 100 outdoor trips for students, from cross-country skiing to mountain biking to backpacking.

CEO Notebook  

  • Leadership

I Swam with a Shark — and Returned Invigorated 4 min read

Shark Tank star and entrepreneur Daymond John can inspire all of us to be better leaders.
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Voices from the Field  

  • Leadership
  • | Membership

End Games 7 min read

Long-time business officers share how they chose to wrap up their careers.
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  • Boards and Trustees
  • | Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Leadership

The Business Case for DEI: Supporting the Board’s DEI Goals 12 min read This item is protected.

Tracking data, assessing vendors and working with the investment committee are just a few ways business officers can play a role in board level DEI work.

Strategies  

  • Boards and Trustees
  • | Budget

A Snapshot of School Finances 5 min read This item is protected.

This one-pager provides trustees with the information they need to spend their time together on strategy.

CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Leadership

Meetings and Greetings with Purpose 5 min read

8 takeaways to make your gatherings — be it a staff meeting, board retreat or birthday celebration — more meaningful.
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  • Human Resources
  • | Leadership

Riding the Waves: Managing Risk in the Mental Health Crisis: Staff 12 min read This item is protected.

With mental health risks at all-time highs, school leaders can help both staff and students “ride the waves” of emotion while protecting the school.
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  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Unsung Hero: Sherry Krebsbach, Saint John's Preparatory School 2 min read

Krebsbach's unwavering commitment to her school serves as a bridge between eras of leadership, ensuring stability over the past 11 years.
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  • Leadership
  • | Risk Management

Riding the Waves: Managing Risk in the Mental Health Crisis: Students 15 min read This item is protected.

With mental health risks at all-time highs, school leaders can help both staff and students “ride the waves” of emotion while protecting the school.

CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Human Resources
  • | Leadership

Retiring with Impact: 3 Keys to a Smooth Transition 4 min read

The former chief operations officer at Sandy Spring Friends School and new director of operations share how they’ve managed the handoff.
2023 Unsung Heroes
  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Announcing the 2023 NBOA Will J. Hancock Unsung Heroes 2 min read

Congratulations to these exemplary business and operations leaders in independent schools!
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CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Leadership
  • | Membership

Southern Comfort, National Connections 3 min read

When newer business officers connect with experienced colleagues and each other, it moves all of our schools forward.

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