Behind our happy-student-filled, art-covered buildings, independent schools are complex organizations, operating with dual purposes.
CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Human Resources
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Leadership
Group feelings can take on a life of their own, and when that happens, different strategies can help address the dynamics and move forward.
Just two people have led NBOA from the top in its 25 years. They share what leadership of the association has meant and what they see in the membership.
This year’s NBOA Annual Meeting opening keynote hit all the high notes — leadership, personal wellness and innovation.
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Legal
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Misconduct
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Risk Management
With increased prevalence of mental health and sexual misconduct issues, when and how should a school intervene — and what liability may result?
Effective leaders need not have THE answer. Instead, candor and an open mindset will help our communities thrive.
This controller’s entry point to the independent school world was a graduate-level business office internship, which convinced her to return years later.
Social inflation is changing the liability landscape. Understanding it can help your school manage the costs.
This year’s awards recognize selfless and transformative leadership, and innovation in financial and facilities management.
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Boards and Trustees
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Budget
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Leadership
The financial sustainability heat map has helped schools in areas from board communication to strategic planning. Here are four school’s stories.
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Budget
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Leadership
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Planning
A balanced budget is nice, but it is not enough.
NBOA Breakfast speaker Erin Gruwell shares what she sees changing in classrooms today and how school operations are vital to programmatic goals.
We accomplished much this past year that we can be proud of, from signature programs to robust data collection to timely guidance.
NBOA Luncheon speaker Nyle DiMarco inspires school leaders to strive for their most ambitious goals.
When the school ski team needed a coach fast, this business officer and former pro skier stepped up.
Opening keynote speaker Suneel Gupta shares insights on instilling wellness into organizational culture and winning internal buy-in for new ideas.
Voices from the Field
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Leadership
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Professional Development
Business officers who are their school’s sole employee in finance share the highlights, challenges and opportunities they see.
CEO Notebook
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Change Management
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Leadership
Change is always hard, but some approaches are more painful to stakeholders than others.
Our most critical issues cannot be solved without leadership that that takes time to listen.
Once an admissions “roadrunner,” this leading enrollment officer continually evolved in her role as the field did the same.
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