ISC News- March 2023
ISC NEWS
News Independent Schools Can Use
Vol. 1, Issue 1
March 2023
Welcome to IndySchool Consultancy’s Newsletter
IndySchool Consultancy was formed by Tim Viands, a former school head, administrator, and teacher, to assist schools and educational organizations make their schools, their people, their systems, and their processes more flexible, nimble, and agile.
After years of research in trends in the independent school hiring space, one thing stands clear- tenures for school leaders are getting shorter and abrupt departures are on the rise. Our search model aims to change that trend and have longer tenures, happy leaders, and happy schools.
Our consulting practice is designed to assist school leaders and boards help their schools become better versions of themselves. Our d4 Strategic Planning Model is unique, and aims to provide schools with a continuous method of being strategically ahead of the curve.
Issues Board Chairs Feel Are Most Important
In a survey conducted by the Independent Schools Chairpersons Association, nearly 80% of respondents said that “Hiring & Retaining Faculty” is their most pressing concern for the coming year. This is very consistent with what I have been hearing from heads and other school leaders across the country.
IndySchool Consultancy Retained by Storylines
IndySchool Consultancy has been retained by Storylines to develop their private school. Storylines will be the largest residential cruise ship in the world and is set to embark for the first time in 2025. The school will serve the children of the residents onboard and provide a truly global education. Students will learn conversational language for each country the ship visits and be immersed in the culture and history. Through a combination of experiential learning, interest-based learning and competency-based assessment, the students will gain valuable tools to propel them to success. For more information on Storylines, please VISIT HERE.
IndySchool Consultancy Partners with MapMaker U
IndySchool Consultancy is excited to announce an exclusive partnership with MapMaker U. Founded by Dave Monaco, a former school head, non-profit leader and certified executive coach, all appointees for our retained searches will receive individual coaching and mentoring for the transition months and the critical first four months on the job.
If you are interested in having a guide by your side and want a coach and mentor for either yourself or someone on your team, please contact us.
Launch your Admin Search Today with Us
We’ve invented a new search process that aims to ensure longer tenures, happy schools and happy leaders. Using our competency-based approach and a school / position specific Profile of the Leader, we do what other search firms do not do- Go the Extra Step. CONTACT US today for a consultation about our retained search services.
Join Our Growing Talent Pool
To be on the forefront of our consideration for current and future searches, please join our TALENT POOL or respond to this email with your resume / CV. We anticipate a number of senior administrative positions to open up in the coming weeks, as well as some last-minute head of school positions. We also welcome nominations of colleagues you know who might be looking for something new. All nominations will be kept confidential.
IndySchool Consultancy Joins Forces with LeadTeam Partners
In our continued commitment to provide the best service to our school clients, IndySchool Consultancy has partnered with LeadTeam Partners. Through this joining of forces, our clients will have access to the expansive network of vendors, consultants, facilitators, and speakers.
Hiring the Wrong Person Has Impacts Way Beyond Finding a Replacement
National Consulting firm McKinsey estimates that the true cost of replacing a C-Level executive is upwards of 6-8 times their compensation. In independent school terms, the true cost of replacing a head of school making $200,000 is well north of a million dollars. This is one of the reasons IndySchool Consultancy is reframing the search process and focusing on competencies that will ensure the right match for the school and for the leader.
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