A successful hire is just the beginning. Edgility’s onboarding and evaluation services equip board members and executive teams to support new leaders from day one and build a strong foundation for long-term success and lasting impact.
A principal transition is a pivotal moment for any school, with the potential to significantly impact staff, students, and families. Learn how to craft a comprehensive transition plan that...
At Edgility, we know that great organizations need great leaders. That’s why we’re proud to spotlight our recent placement of Matt Taylor as Executive Director of the California Montessori Project...
At Edgility, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Each team member brings not only skill and expertise but also passion and care for the organizations and communities we serve. Serena Moy...
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It’s a story I know all too well. I get a call from a panicked board member in November - or January or (gasp!) April - saying that their longtime, beloved charter school executive is leaving that...
Project Based Learning (PBL) has become a gold standard for many over the last 30 years, and no organization is a bigger champion of its merits than PBLWorks. Since 1999, PBLWorks has offered...
In recent years, “urgency” has begun to feel like a constant companion. While a sense of urgency can drive productivity and innovation, we can all agree that an environment where everything is deemed...
No matter what side of the political spectrum you are on, this moment is historic. A Black woman sitting on the Supreme Court for the first time in 232 years is groundbreaking, and Edgility is...
In recent years, there has been a surge in the number of Black-owned businesses and content creators who are making a name for themselves in various industries. These individuals are talented,...
States across the country have recently adopted new salary transparency laws, mandating that companies post the salary ranges for the positions they are hiring for. But transparency is just a...
In October we hosted our first event in Oakland, California, an exciting event that brought together educators, education leaders, parents, and community members for a special evening of conversation...
When it comes to talent management, mission-driven organizations often face challenges such as limited budgets, high burnout rates, and competition with the private sector for skilled...
A Long-Standing Partnership Over the years Edgility and our team of experts have become trusted partners to the team at Value Schools. In fact, their emphasis on equal opportunities and outcomes...
Executive onboarding is a strategic process to help new executives integrate smoothly into their roles, maximize their impact, and align with company goals. Yet according to data from Gallup, one in...
Inclusivity is often looked at from two lenses: accessibility and diversity. These lenses often overlap in their interests, intents, and vocabularies. Accessibility in hiring practices refers to the...
Edgility is excited to offer a brand-new leadership evaluation service!
One of the most under-valued, but most important parts of any job search, is the job description. While some hiring teams may see the job description as a basic tool, at Edgility, we see it as more...
This webinar is a chance for fellow recruiters and talent professionals at all levels to explore sourcing topics and strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter. We’ll also leave time for questions...
At Edgility, we’re fueled by the relentless pursuit of impact. Today, we’re thrilled to announce our expansion into the healthcare sector. As a mission-driven organization, we recognize the...
Choosing who will succeed the current leader of an organization can weigh heavily on the minds of many Boards and executive teams. Yet when most organizations start the succession planning process,...
Many organizations succeed in building a diverse workforce, but it does not always result in diversity in leadership positions. Building a diverse leadership team takes time, intention, and a clear...
As the year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on my past search projects. I appreciate this time of year, because I see it as a time to slow down and remember all of the amazing...
In the bustling landscape of New York City, an exceptional leader has emerged to steer the transformative journey of New Visions Charter High Schools (NVCHS). We are honored to highlight the recent...
Let’s be honest, the pursuit of a fulfilling career often involves navigating twists and turns, and occasionally, a complete overhaul of your professional trajectory. If you find yourself at a...
A diverse workforce is a successful workforce. In fact, according to McKinsey, diverse and inclusive corporations are 35% more likely to outperform their less diverse and inclusive competitors. And...
At Edgility our commitment to diversity and equity informs and influences everything we do, and holds our team accountable for reassessing traditional practices that create inequities in the hiring...
At this point, we should all be familiar with the pervasive influence of bias in our lives, whether it’s in our personal interactions or our daily conversations. As responsible individuals who...
Mastery Schools has grown to be a network of 24 charter schools with 1,800 staff in Philadelphia and Camden. This network of schools provides a well-rounded, data-driven education to 14,000...
As recruiters and experts in finding leaders for social impact organizations, we know how important a board search committee is to the recruiting process. At Edgility, we have the privilege of...
Hiring a new leader is a decision that will have a significant impact on an organization’s future, and it is essential to get it right. Staff, board members, and other constituents each hold unique...
As we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, AAPI staff reflected on our heroes, and what call to action we have for ourselves and our AAPI community
How long does it take to hire a new employee? In most cases, it depends on the size of your organization and the role you are looking to fill. Generally, executive searches can take 12-16 weeks—but...
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, remote work and hybrid work arrangements have become increasingly popular. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many organizations to shift to remote...
A Bay-Area Institution Steps into a New Era with VP of Learning & Engagement Since 1922, Oakland residents have poured through the gates of the Oakland Zoo. It is one of the Bay Area’s favorite...
Since its founding in 2018, Project Invent has empowered educators to transform their students into fearless, compassionate problem solvers through invention. At the end of 2021, Project Invent...
Objective searches challenge biases and assumptions and promote equity. During this webinar, Jonathan Howard and Hadley Kornacki discussed the value and components of an objective search. They...
Meet TNTP’s newSenior Vice President of Strategy, Policy, and External Affairs TNTP, a national nonprofit founded by teachers, works to end the injustice of educational inequality by providing...
As a Senior Search Consultant, Sourcing Operations at Edgility Consulting, and as a recruiter in the K-12 education space for the last nine years, I’ve become very familiar with utilizing LinkedIn...
2022 brought about a great deal of discussion about the various challenges that organizations currently face due to the ever-changing “post” covid landscape. Staff retention, hyper-competition in the...
Series: From the Desk of Co-Founder, Christina Greenberg Over the past couple of years, as Edgility has more than quadrupled in size, my business partner and Edgility co-founder Allison Wyatt and I...
Let’s say you have a vacancy on your team and you want to prioritize making your team more diverse. What does “diverse” mean to you? A crucial error that many managers make during the hiring process...
Nurturing a positive candidate experience isn’t at the forefront of every hiring manager’s mind. They’re often buried under a mountain of applications, scheduling interviews every hour of the...
In an education environment, consistency is key to building trust and creating the best possible outcomes for learners. Hiring and nurturing top school leadership should always be a priority when...
Hiring managers, let’s talk about candidates aka the people who could be a part of your organization one day. They are people who could potentially end up leading your organization, and regardless,...
Most of us are aware of the role that bias can play in many aspects of our lives. We strive to be better community members by attempting to mitigate these personal biases in our everyday...
Birmingham Promise is an organization based in Alabama dedicated to supporting and preparing Birmingham City School students for a prosperous future. By providing opportunities for students through...
Series: From the Desk of Co-Founder, Christina Greenberg A few years ago, I was working with a client to fill one of their senior leadership openings. A candidate who made it to the finalist round...
When Envision Education needed a new CEO aligned with their pro-Black, anti-racist framework, they were certain the team at Edgility Consulting could help them find the right...
It’s no secret that employees who can work remotely are rejoicing in the fact they no longer have to sit through rush hour traffic, hold hours of in-person meetings, and participate in obligatory...
Many organizations defer to cutting and pasting job descriptions or rely on the Internet to provide them with templatized job description language. However, clear, accurate job descriptions and...
At the start of 2020, several organizations did an about-face regarding existing business practices. They were either forced or chose to reshape policies, whether allowing employees to work from...
Edgility is pleased to announce the promotion of Serena Moy to Principal! Serena has been with Edgility since the beginning, partnering with our founders on high profile searches, and joined...
Edgility is pleased to announce the promotion of Jonathan Howard to Associate Partner! Jonathan is coming up on his 1 year anniversary at Edgility in February as part of our Executive Search Team!...
Searching for a leader committed to the Harlem community Harlem Grown, an independent, non-profit, inspires youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in...
Nepotism, cronyism and favoritism are unfair, but extremely common practices that creep into leadership searches at organizations across the country. Often concealed as networking, they can lead to...
There are over 6 million public school students in California, and less than half are meeting standards in English language arts and mathematics. If this alarming trend continues, 1.1 million...
Executive Search Worksheet: Tools and Questions to Help You Prepare Why Use This Worksheet for Your Executive Search Starting the executive search process within your organization can feel daunting....
Ensuring accountability for school board representatives All children deserve an equitable education, but unfortunately not all kids are receiving one in the Atlanta Public School System. The...
