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Gnu Stories | 3.1 | Future-Focused Planning: What a Strategic Plan Tells You About the Values of a School
SYNOPSIS: Former Head of School Rodney Glasgow speaks with Christina Drouin, CEO and founder of The Center for Strategic Planning, about the importance of strategic planning, the shift to a five-year planning cycle, and what people can glean from understanding the strategic vision of a school.
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(Note: the synopsis has been updated to reflect a change in Leadership at SSFS, noting Dr. Rodney Glasgow as the former Head of the School. This recording took place under his leadership at SSFS from 2020-2024)
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