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The search for a new Head of School is a demanding task that requires hours of thought, consideration, and deliberation. The resulting decision can strengthen your organization’s culture, or sometimes, create dissatisfaction among staff members. Establishing a strong search committee is an essential step before selecting and interviewing candidates. Here are three suggestions to consider as you assemble a capable search committee.

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Nobody wants the hiring process to take as long as it does. If you could snap your fingers and start your ideal candidate today, wouldn’t you? The problem is, the perfect candidate is not a snap of the fingers away. Finding that perfect fit takes some time, but if the process is rushed, and the wrong person is placed into the role, your expenses will add up quickly.

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A couple of years ago I took one of my teenagers on a little getaway trip. We spent two days in Yellowstone National Park, and it was glorious. Upon entry on the first day, awestruck by the beauty, we failed to grab a hardcopy map at the visitor center. If you’ve been to YNP before, you know that much of the park does not have cell service. So we quickly realized that relying on our ever-present Google Maps security blanket didn’t help much. Making our way around to a few of the things we wanted to see before we eventually found a map wasn’t all that difficult (we didn’t get lost or eaten by bears), but we could have avoided a couple frustrating moments. A good old map goes a long way.

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