Money Matters. But so do mission and quality of life. “Feeling good about your work is a driving force.”
4 min read
CEO Notebook
-
Human Resources
-
|
Leadership
Consider making your New Year's resolution to develop more of who you already are — in other words, to play to your strengths.
2 min read
Riding motorcycles and collecting them has been a way of life for this business officer.
3 min read
Projections
-
Boards and Trustees
-
|
Budget
Good data tells a story clearly, persuasively and impactfully.
3 min read
Strange but true: Schools are beginning to teach students not just to learn, but to unlearn. After reading about unlearning strategies at NBOA member school Beaver Country Day School in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, I'm
2 min read
An instant classic hits children's bookshelves in and beyond Music City. "Goodnight, Nashville has done a lot to help me be a better controller, professional, volunteer and person in general."
4 min read
It's often said that culture eats strategy for breakfast. I say it myself because I firmly believe the "right strategy" can be paralyzed or its efficacy greatly diminished if it misaligns with a school's culture. In the
3 min read
For this Seattle business officer, bicycling is more than a favorite "after school" activity. It's a way of life.
3 min read
Our profession is experiencing a generational shift that is both exciting and troubling.
3 min read
How do you lead business strategy in an environment that's all about culture? “A problem requires a solution, but a dilemma must be managed because it will never be solved or go away.” — Howard Teibel,
3 min read
CEO Notebook
-
Leadership
-
|
Risk Management
After last week's heartbreaking shootings in Orlando, it's comforting to be spending this week among what I consider to be the best kind of professional company: independent school business officers and business office s
2 min read
CEO Notebook
-
Boards and Trustees
-
|
Governance
As you wrap up what I hope has been another successful year and develop your summer to-do list, NBOA is planning ahead as well. Part of that process involves identifying individuals within the national independent school
2 min read
CEO Notebook
-
Boards and Trustees
-
|
Leadership
"I'm afraid that schools the size of mine are on the verge of extinction." Last week, while I was on the road in Denver, a business officer from a small independent school (enrollment less than 200 students) confided thi
3 min read
Every city has a story, but few illustrate important leadership lessons like the story of Chattanooga, Tennessee. That's right, the city that many of us know for a catchy tune about a choo choo is so much more—and
2 min read
Who knew learning German could be so amusing?
3 min read
Each year we have a unique opportunity to recognize two colleagues who reflect our highest professional standards and our community's aspirations for excellence within independent school business and financial operations
2 min read
CEO Notebook
-
Culture
-
|
Parent Organizations
As a trustee at my daughter's school, I get a lot of "feedback" from other parents. It ranges from concern over ERB scores to "can't we get more comfortable chairs for parents to sit in at assemblies?" I listen, smile an
2 min read
The financial lens of independent school leaders is about to get a lot sharper. As you begin 2016 at your school, I'm very pleased to share that NBOA is also beginning an exciting new endeavor—one that promises to
2 min read
A business officer's 40-year love affair with sailing.
3 min read
Your job won’t get any easier this year. Find opportunities to energize, support and manage yourself.
4 min read
