enrollment, strategic planning, strategy, heads of school, challenges, finances

PODCAST: MY BOARD EXPECTS ME TO SOLVE THE ENROLLMENT PROBLEM

In these difficult times new heads of school are often tasked with building enrollment in order to achieve financial sustainability. In the minds of many trustees, the Herculean task seems straight-forward. More articles in the local newspaper, an upgrade of the website, perhaps a stronger social media presence- these are the usual suspects trotted out by schools as the panacea for enrollment woes. But, new heads, beware. Often a more intentional approach for understanding your enrollment challenges is in order. In this podcast with Image Seven, an Australian marketing firm, RG175 consultant Tom Olverson takes you through a more systematic approach as a necessary prelude to real change. Enjoy the podcast here. And, as always, please email Tom with any thoughts and reactions on this important subject.