Can you streamline your operational costs, achieve your mission & make your school greener?
The challenging truth is that we are all hypocrites
We have yet to come across a school which has completely aligned its operations with its values
Wood for the trees
It is difficult visualise the way we do things in a different way. Clarity is hard to obtain when there is so much detail in the way.
When the path is not clear it is not an attractive route to follow.
We ignore the difficult
The ‘too difficult box’ is a pretty big one and is especially attractive when the questions appear complex!
The many justifications for procrastination are known to all of us!
We push action away
Even the best of us finds it challenging to tackle important, but non-urgent tasks. We are hardwired to deal in the moment.
It is time to understand that this issue is important & urgent… we must act now.
Getting third party advice is a win/win offering real value add
We have knowledge, ideas & commitment to offer your school a better vision
All school leaders need active support if they are to be successful. We can help you change challenges into opportunities.
By analysing your operational cost structure and your unique context and drilling into each line item, we will provide you with a detailed picture of how you can re-imagine your operational structures, capital investment plans and procurement to better align them with your mission and with our 21st century world.
We are so certain that we can help you eat your cake and have it too, that we are offering a money back guarantee!
Clear deliverables designed to make a difference
initial data gathering
We will collect all the data we can in order for us to deeply understand your school, its context and its goals. This information will come from a wide range of sources.
Analysis of operational data
We will conduct a line by line review of the data supplied allowing to understand the challenges you face and to identify potential areas of opportunity.
school visit
The consultant will visit the school with the goal of deepening our understanding of your school. We will share our initial thoughts and get feedback in a collaborative process.
Draft action plan submitted
A few weeks after the visit you’ll recieve our draft action plan for your input. We want our ideas and suggestions to resonate with you and inspire your team to action.
final action plan submitted
The final action plan will reflect all of the discussions and input but, at the same time it will provide clear, actionable proposals for important change.
you get to work!
Then it’s over to you but if you need support, you know where to find us!
Streamlining your operations & focusing priorities on 21c goals
Doing things right doesn't always mean spending more, just spending differentlyA concrete look at the process we will follow
Designed around the unique needs of your organisation
Six clear steps resulting in action & change...
What is the process that will be followed?
The process is designed to be informed, inclusive and collaborative in nature. The goal is to produce a set of realistic actions that will result in short, medium & long terms savings and help the school deliver its strategic goals more effectively.
The 6 steps are:
step 1. Getting to know you
The initial phase is focussed around data and opinion collection. Data collected includes:
- All documentation submitted to & reports received from accreditation and authorisation reports. For example, IB authorisations, CIS or other accreditation…
- Online surveys of Middle Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Team & Board (as appropriate)
- Skype meeting with Head of School / Business Manager
- Finance data for the last 3 years including CAPEX, OPEX accounts, Line by line Profit / Loss (before depreciation), enrolment data over the last 5 years, fee structure for the last 5 years, names of ‘Competitor Schools’ with their fee data. Detailed breakdown of staffing and staff costs.
All data will be treated completely confidentially and will never be shared without written consent.
Step 2. Analysis
We analyse the data collected and refer back to the school if we have any unanswered questions.
step 3. school visit
The school visit takes place over 1 day.
Starting before 8:00 at the latest and finishing around 16:30. A meeting schedule will be shared and agreed in advance.
Visit will include:
- Tour of the facility including backend systems (power/water), roof & basement (where appropriate)
- Meeting with Head of School x 2
- Meeting with Business Manager x2
- Meeting with Board / Owner (if appropriate)
- Meeting with Senior Leadership Team
- Meeting with Middle Leadership Team
- Meeting with person responsible for Marketing
- Meeting with Maintenance Team
- Meeting with IT Administrator
- Meeting with Catering Manager
- Meeting with Transport Manager
step 4. Action report drafted
We will draft an action report that will be 80% complete. This process takes between 4 and 6 weeks to complete.
step 5. Review & revision
We will have an online meeting with your team and carefully review all of the proposals covered in the draft action report. Only proposals that meet a clear set of qualification criteria will make in to the final stage.
step 6. Action report submitted for implementation
We submit the final report to the school in the belief that, if followed, the steps provided will make a difference.
We have a range of other consultancy packages which are designed to assist your journey going forwards.
“Designed to help you align your operations with your mission and, in the process, achieve your mission & make the world a better place”
How much will this consultancy package cost?
In order to meet the specific needs of your school we have designed three delivery packages
Option 1: Digital Consulting
A streamlined digital process designed to be delivered on a short timeline. Exceptional value for money.
By going digital we are able to offer you high quality support at the fraction of the cost of a regular consultancy visit.
Consultancy Fee
US$9,500
No expense costs
Option 2: Full Package as part of a Tour
The full consultancy package delivered on a predictable timeline. Wonderful value schools that plan in advance.
A fantastic way to undertake this consultancy at a significantly reduced total cost is to book a place on one of our regional tours. By joining up with others you can get over 40% off the regular cost and only pay a percentage of the travel expenses.
If timing is critical then you can select the custom timing option which affords more flexibility.
Consultancy Fee
From US$14,500
Shared expenses
Total cost / x
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Option 3: Full Package with Custom Timing
The full consultancy package delivered on your timeline. Perfect for schools with busy schedules and who need results in a hurry.
Providing your school with the highest degree of flexibility and support, our full package allows you to take charge of the process and be actively involved in ensuring that you are getting the very best out of the consulting process.
Consultancy Fee
US$19,500
Expenses
At cost
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We Also Offer Board Advisory Services
Our Board Advisory packages provide school boards with the support and guidance to ensure that they are making informed, strategic decisions