The trends and events of this past year reminds us that change is a constant in our profession and across the educational, social, economic, and political landscape.
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CEO Notebook
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Change Management
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Leadership
Opening ourselves to new ideas and creating the conditions for creative confidence among our teams can go a long way in advancing the future of independent schools.
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Communication
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Leadership
What happens when trustees, staff, faculty, donors and other keystones of the school community learn more about independent school finances? Greater trust and sense of community.
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Observing her children inspired this business officer to pursue her passion for writing and publish a book.
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Change Management
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Pandemic
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Technology
Moving to cloud-based processes — and the holy grail of systems integration — is not a matter of if but when. “We’re no longer moving incrementally.”
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CEO Notebook
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Change Management
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Pandemic
These schools have capitalized on their strengths to serve essential community needs and build a stronger financial future.
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Projections
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Human Resources
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Leadership
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Pandemic
While we have reason for optimism in the coming year, we must continue to adapt our human resources strategy to nurture our school communities.
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Hiring
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Human Resources
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Leadership
When searching for a new business officer, look for a multifaceted communicator who can manage the myriad intersections of business, operations, mission and vision.
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This year’s recipients have dedicated years of service to the profession, our association and to schools far and wide.
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In a year dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, here's how NBOA adapted quickly to meet its priorities and accomplish operational excellence over the past year.
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Culture
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Pandemic
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Technology
As Western Academy of Beijing has returned to mostly normal on-campus learning, everyone in the community has a renewed appreciation for both the core mission and special add-ons that make independent education exception
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We have accomplished so much together – let us take a moment to celebrate it.
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Culture
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Human Resources
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Leadership
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
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Legal
Reversals in regulations regarding LGBTQ students and employees, civil rights in educational communities and immigration policies are likely priorities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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