PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS
The Head's Circle: Collaborative Problem-Solving and Insight Sharing
Sunday, January 26
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Meet with experienced Heads of School, all from the THN Board of Trustees, to hear about their experiences and learning related to a number of topics which are frequently on the minds–and agendas–of Heads of School. Participants will have the opportunity to hear about and discuss these topics, and do some problem-solving and/or trouble-shooting related to their own school. We will use a round robin format so participants will also be able to choose two areas of interest for the session.
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Among the topics which could be addressed are:
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Not Today: Engaging effectively with parents who push the limits.
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Generation Next: Building a culture to attract and retain teachers from any generation.
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I Got This: Building trust, setting boundaries, and leveraging autonomy with your board.
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You Are Safe Here: How to create a culture of safety while not promoting a culture of fear.
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Family First: Supporting leaders as parents and caregivers.
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Lifecycle of the Headship: When “What’s Next?” can mean many different things.
Thriving or Surviving: Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset for School Success
Sunday, January 26
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
The increasingly competitive landscape for private-independent schools is widening the gap between schools that are thriving and those that are just surviving. At this challenging moment, leaders of schools must adopt a forward thinking approach and engage in serious strategic conversations that chart a path forward to secure their school’s legacy. This includes boldly examining bold collaborative options such as joint ventures, partnerships and mergers.
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In this session, you will learn:
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What are the characteristics of “Thriving” and “Just Surviving” schools
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What is an Entrepreneurial Disposition and Opportunity Mindset
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Initial considerations for vision planning and launching a process for (Growth-Sustainability-Survival)
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How to structure and formalize your path forward & examples of schools taking strategic action
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Presenters: Chris Massaro, Managing Partner, The Source Advisory, and Kate Auger-Campbell, Executive Director of Sales and Marketing, ISM®