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Why Searches Go Wrong

By George A. Goens and Louis J. Esparo

Leadership at the top is essential if a school district is to prosper, so selecting a new superintendent is one of your school board’s most important responsibilities. A mistake in the selection process can lead to disaster.

As search consultants, we’ve seen mistakes that seem minor create long-term havoc or inertia. Here are a baker’s dozen mistakes ... and how to avoid them:

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