The long-ago gift of a high-quality camera keeps on giving to this business officer, aided in part by his love of travel, nature and family.
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Mission & Motivation
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
A momentous school anniversary can provide opportunities to rekindle alumni relations, build connections among current students and strengthen town-gown relationships.
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The traditional independent school model is under threat. The case for clearly defining, differentiating and delivering a very different value proposition.
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Independent schools are moving beyond strategy sessions and implementing substantial changes, said NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields in a recent podcast.
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In San Diego, we learned that bringing creativity, passion and play into a routine of discipline and focus pays off.
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K-12 independent school leaders head to San Diego to “ride the waves of change.”
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Several states have gone beyond federal laws that prohibit smoking, to include bans on vaping. Many now apply to independent school buildings and grounds.
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From the archives: A chief financial officer unwinds by taking leisurely trail rides and tackling technical cross-country courses.
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This business officer had taught adults ballroom dancing for years, but instructing students required a whole new set of skills.
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Leading positive change requires a willingness to both ensure clarity in expectations and an ability to recognize and address the moods around you.
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Mission & Motivation
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Human Resources
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Leadership
Moving from corporate HR to an independent school requires a different pace and close attention to a school’s culture — as well as its many calendars.
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This year’s recipients, Dallas Joseph and Debra Wilson, exemplify service and support to the national independent school business officer community.
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Play shouldn’t be reserved for students at your school. It can help kids and adults alike cultivate curiosity, think creatively, inspire teams and deliver results.
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Heads of schools, boards of trustees and other school leaders are expecting more from the business office.
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Keynote speakers will explore what it takes to accomplish extraordinary feats, which can be found very close to home.
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A snapshot of NBOA’s priorities, accomplishments and operational health in support of member schools during the 2018 fiscal year
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Disciplined creativity is a long-term growth strategy, according to Leadership Awards Lunch speaker Erik Wahl. Getting it right starts with commitment from the top.
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Now a NetAssets.org tradition (since 2016!), here's a baker's dozen of articles from the past year: a mix of the most clicked, most provocative and most appreciated. We'll be back in January with fresh content on hiring
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From the archives: A conversation between Doris Kearns Goodwin, presidential historian, and Jeff Shields, NBOA's president and CEO.
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Sharing just 200 square feet with a toddler and spouse required patience and problem-solving, but life on a sailboat was well worth it for this HR director.
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