I am sad to report that since my last blog a week ago, the Vancouver Canuck's hockey team has not won a single game (4 losses in a row!). Even with their new superstar, Mats Sundin, they are back to their usual ways. Sigh.
However, to alleviate the stress I attended my first yoga class ever last night. I hope it helps.
Today I want talk about what kind of tool your new or established school needs to proactively deal with our new economic climate. You cannot go a day without reading another news article or hearing a reporter talk about the impact the economy is having on every element of our society, including schools. Are you sitting back and hoping for the best or are you putting a plan together to take advantage of your opportunities (yes, opportunities)? I hope that you’re in the latter group.
If you read over some of the news articles I am including, you will note that the situation is global. But what are you doing to prepare your school? Is it a ready-shoot-aim approach?
Here are a few quotes to get your engine revved:
“Vision without action is a dream. Action without vision is simply passing the time. Action with Vision is making a positive difference.”
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
Do you have a plan? Read on to find our more about how you can.
To your success,
Doug Halladay
President and Founder
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In This Issue
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1. In The News
2. Critical Tool
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1. In The News
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Private schools suffering in slow economy
WPTV -
WEST PALM BEACH, FL -- The tough economy may be having an effect on private school enrollment. An organization that tracks private school tuition in New...
Montreal private school must pay $5 million for alleged sex assaults
CBC.ca - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
MONTREAL - A prestigious Montreal private school must pay $5 million in damages to former students who alleged they were sexually assaulted by teachers...
Despite recession, private schools hold their own
Baltimore Examiner - Baltimore, MD, USA
Parents who dole out tuition costs to send their children to private schools are facing the same economic crisis and rising costs as...
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2. Critical Tool
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As the world’s economy shifts, powerful forces are impacting your new or established school.
Now more than ever your board needs a comprehensive strategic plan to maximize your strengths, foresee threats, reduce weaknesses, and take advantage of future opportunities. As others retrench and react to current events, proactive schools develop a plan that builds a foundation to make them even stronger. Your plan can steer you through these turbulent times.
Our proven strategic planning process results in the development of a practical tool to lead your school over the next five years. I’ve taken the liberty of including recent testimonial letters from other private school leaders like you reflecting on our planning process. Click here to access the letter.
Our comprehensive approach normally encompasses three site visits over a five to eight month period to determine where you are now, where you want to be, how to get there, and how you know you’ve gotten there, providing:
Our experienced approach results in both the compass and the roadmap to guide your staff and board in using a measurable plan to focus priorities and maximize school performance.
If this is something you feel that your school could benefit from and you’d like to find out more about our process, you will want review the attached “Overview Document” that outlines our planning approach. Of course, we can also work with you on your existing strategic plan to help you use it in your governance model and annual operational plan. Click here to see our process.
As a past Head of School I understand how invaluable a strategic plan is to the long-term success of an institution. At the time of this blog there may still be time to develop a strategic plan this spring or begin preparation to develop the plan for the coming school year. Alan, if you would like to touch base with me about our services, you can contact me by phone at 604.868.0002 or email info@HalladayEducationGroup.com.
If you would like more information on how we can help your develop your own customized school strategic plan, please email HEG at info@halladayeducationgroup.com to set up a time to chat about your needs.
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To your success,
President and Founder
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