Five Things Heads Need to Know About Retiring Well

 

For individuals who have dedicated their lives to education and leading schools, the thought of retirement can be filled with conflicting thoughts and emotions, especially when their careers have been successful and gratifying. Still, we all know successful heads who stayed too long … who, like aging athletes, tried to extend their tenures beyond their prime years.

How do you know when to step away? How do you know the right time to hand the leadership reins to a worthy successor?

Join our panel of recently retired school heads as they explore the challenges of managing the retirement process with awareness, grace, and confidence. Consider personal questions related to retirement, as well as the effects such a change will have on the institution served. And finally, hear about some of the opportunities available post-headship.