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Building Bridges:
Practical Tips for a Successful Head’s Transition
Moorestown Friends School NAIS Annual Conference February 27, 2020
Building Bridges: Practical Tips for a Successful Heads Transition - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Building Bridges: Practical Tips for a Successful Heads Transition - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Building Bridges: Practical Tips for a Successful Heads Transition Moorestown Friends School NAIS Annual Conference February 27, 2020 Introductions Julia de la Torre , Current Head of School Larry Van Meter , Former Head of School Barbara
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Session Agenda
- Post-Appointment
- Structuring the Transition
- Communication
- Community Entry
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Post-Appointment
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Planning the Waiting Period
- Transition committee
- Formal announcement
- Supports for a new Head of School
- Acknowledgements, events, fundraising, tributes
- Regular meetings and key topics
- Key personnel transitions
- Avoiding lame duck syndrome
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Time With the Leadership Team
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Soft Touches
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Structuring the Transition
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Planning Formal & Informal Supports
- Campus visit + separate visit as parents, spouse visit
- Get-to-know-you time with Board Chair
- Getting the residence ready
- Move-in day, first night
- n campus
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Joint Meetings With Donors
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Soft Touches
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Communication
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Making Communication Personal
- Assessing the communication culture
○ Existing avenues for communication
- Finding your style
- Early and often
- Personal messages from the Head on Day 1
- Key relationships
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Multiple Platforms for Communication
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Community Entry
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Authenticity & Humility
- Convocation or other ceremony
○ Choosing speakers, student role, school culture
- Other events
- Alumni gatherings and road show
- Acknowledging the former head
- Inviting the former head to campus
- Considering traditions
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Finding Your Brand
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Thanking People
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