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Preparing for Leadership (Seven things you should know or do)

Preparing for Leadership (Seven things you should know or do). The Solomon Schechter Day School Association Presented by: Mark Lederman President, Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union. Contents. Pacing the current president Thorough budget knowledge

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Preparing for Leadership (Seven things you should know or do)

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  1. Preparing for Leadership(Seven things you should know or do) The Solomon Schechter Day School Association Presented by: Mark Lederman President, Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union

  2. Contents • Pacing the current president • Thorough budget knowledge • Relationship with Head of School • Goal setting • The ‘voice’ of the school • Know your resources • Preparation

  3. Pacing the Current President • Copied on correspondence • Attend HOS meetings • Increase visibility • Know your Board; provide input about new members • Plan your ‘cabinet’ • Discuss role for past president

  4. Thorough Budget Knowledge • Sources of funds • Uses of funds • Dealing with deficits • Tuition issues • Operational imperatives

  5. Relationship with the Head of School • Evolution of roles • Lead or supporting? • Hiring/firing? • Establishing agenda & goals • For the HOS • For the Board • Evaluation measurement • For the HOS • For the Board

  6. Goal Setting • Plan your term • Coordinate with HOS • Be realistic

  7. Voice of the School • Acting as a leader • Speaking well • On being quoted • ‘Preparing’ to be spontaneous

  8. Know Your Resources • Internal • “Doers” • Leaders • Specialists • Thinkers/Readers • Donors

  9. Know Your Resources • External • Board/HOS Support • PEJE & Referred Consultants • ISM Consultants & Websites • NAIS & Affiliates • JESNA • SSDSA • Financial • Federation • Non-parent donors • Other

  10. Preparation • Family • Time commitment • Financial commitment • Work “You will reflect back on your presidency as one of your greatest accomplishments.” -A past president

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