Professional Development Series for Independent School Leaders

Please register for all four sessions of the collaborative by clicking the “Register” button.

Research shows that strategic thinking and strong interpersonal skills are the difference-makers for effective school leadership. However, leadership programs rarely teach candidates to craft effective strategies and lead change. EAB’s four-part professional development series is designed to help existing and aspiring school leaders develop world-class strategic thinking and change leadership skills to apply to the most pressing challenges in their schools.

To get the most out of this series, we recommend registering for each of the following one-hour sessions.

Sessions

Select all sessions and click Register to sign up. Participants are required to attend all four sessions of the collaborative.

Attendance is best suited for heads of school, assistant heads of school, division directors, and any other existing or aspiring school leaders.

• Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
  • How to Conduct Root Cause Analysis: School leaders will dive deep into identifying the underlying causes of issues in their schools. This session will equip them with the tools to solve problems at their core.
• Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
  • How to Facilitate Inclusive Strategy Development: This is a valuable level-setting presentation where participants will learn how inherent cognitive biases inhibit strategic thinking. The session introduces five evidence-based techniques to mitigate the impact of cognitive biases and craft bold strategies that can succeed in a rapidly changing world.
• Thursday, September 15, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
  • How to Craft (and Execute) a Change Management Plan: Change is inevitable, but managing change effectively is a skill. This session will guide school leaders in crafting and executing robust change management plans that ensure smooth transitions and lasting improvements.
• Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
  • How to Lead Change With Empathy: Research shows that compassionate leadership is vital for effective leadership. Yet, it’s a skill often left out in traditional training programs for school leaders. EAB has designed an expert-led session to learn concrete strategies to forge deeper connections and transform conflict into growth.