RG175 Blog

As part of our ongoing effort to cultivate and support independent school leadership, RG175 consultants contribute monthly blog posts on topics ranging from governance and head transitions to strategic thinking and school management.

IS YOUR STRATEGIC PLAN REALLY STRATEGIC?
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IS YOUR STRATEGIC PLAN REALLY STRATEGIC?

In recent years I have read many independent school strategic plans that are strikingly similar to each other; it’s as if they came from a clearinghouse of pre-packaged strategic goals. The goals are laudable—better facilities, more diversity, greater access, STEM and STEAM. However, their ubiquity... read more

BOARDS BEHAVING BADLY
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BOARDS BEHAVING BADLY

There is a lot of talk these days about independent school governance. And it’s not good. One executive director of a large regional independent school association receives over fifty requests for trustee workshops each year. Another executive director is looking to form a cadre of experienced heads... read more

TUITION SETTING, FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AND STRATEGIC THINKING?
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TUITION SETTING, FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AND STRATEGIC THINKING?

It’s that time of year again, the time when administrators and trustees begin the process of determining tuition for the following academic year. The “doom and gloom” faction laments higher tuitions, and questions the viability of on-going increases. On the opposite side are those that champion bigg... read more

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