Challenge the Norm

Challenging the norm is the best way to keep a parochial school relevant. There are many norms. Which one should you challenge? [...]

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Why Is Parent Engagement Important?

Everyone intuitively feels that parent engagement is important. Let us take a moment and list some of the ways it is important. [...]

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When to Decide on Parochial Education

Selecting parochial schooling for a child is a big decision. It should be given careful consideration because it affects the child’s future and is expensive. [...]

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Point of View Matters

How we look at a situation matters. In times of turmoil and uncertainty point of view is critical. [...]

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How Do You Sell a Specialty Product?

Parochial schools are special. The best ones are also unique. Selling something that is special and unique requires careful planning. [...]

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Parochial Education Is Not a Commodity

A parochial education is a very special education. It has special value for some people. Do parochial schools treat it as if it was special? [...]

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Action Versus Mission

Making the mission tangible is a struggle for every organization. When it is tangible, enrollment and retention increases and donors are more generous. [...]

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Chemistry Is Important

In our personal relationships, we know that chemistry is important. Having the right chemistry is also important in the life of the organization you lead. [...]

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Pursuing Innovation

One of the more difficult challenges for leadership is to know when to embrace a new idea. What we need is a formula that will tell us know when to embrace it. [...]

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