Strategic & Action Planning for International Schools w/ Tom
Schools face numerous challenges and uncertainties, but with strategic planning, schools can navigate those challenges by identifying strengths, weaknesses & opportunities ( SWOT analysis). In this episode, Tom Hawkins, an educational leader with a wealth of experience in strategic and action planning in international schools and vice President for school start-up management & operations at ISS, joins us as we delve into Strategic & Action Planning for international schools. In the session, we expound on what strategic planning is and why it's crucial for educational institutions, strategic planning for schools post-pandemic, what they need to revise, and how strategic planning helps build resilience for long-term strategies. Moreover, we delve into the difference between strategic planning & strategic thinking and why you need to include sustainability initiatives in your strategic plan. Tune in for more! Timestamps [02:52] Housekeeping items [03:30] Introducing the guest Tom Hawkins [05:10] Defining strategic planning and why it’s crucial for educational institutions [07:15] International schools strategic planning & thinking post-pandemic [10:37] Importance of measuring qualitative outcomes for students [13:50] How strategic thinking helps in building resilience for long-term strategies [17:55] Strategic thinking versus strategic planning [20:48] How strategic planning & thinking can change the leadership phase into something more diverse [23:20] Including sustainability initiatives in your strategic plan [25:24] Resources on Strategic planning & thinking Quote ● “Crisis doesn't have to throw you off your game. A crisis can be an opportunity for you to hone those skills, be a strategic thinker and make decisions based on looking for opportunities coming out of the crisis.” ● “One of the strategic imperatives for every school is their human capital initiative. No school is ever good without great people.” ● “Knowledge is power when put into practice.” Mentioned Resources ● https://www.cascade.app/strategy-planning-software ● https://cambridgestrategicservices.org/ Let’s Connect Connect with Tom Hawkins; ● Email: thawkins@iss.edu Connect with Dr. Dana Specker Watts on; ● Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachwatts Connect with Mike Pierre on; ● Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ayitis_SigmaMan More resources ● Head over to iss.edu/events to see future PD's that ISS is offering for the SY 22-23. ● Join the Diversity Collaborative platform-https://info.iss.edu/sign-up-diversity-collaborative ● Head over to https://seniaacademy.org/link/0S40Ne to check out inclusion education practices for individuals with disabilities and ensure their potential is fully maximized. ● Are you looking forward to a successful career to teach anywhere in the world? Head over to https://moreland.edu/ for online innovative education program