Establishing a foundation of exemplary, annual enrollment management operations is a key initiative to creating both readiness and nimbleness for the assorted challenges your organization faces every year. The Buckley School (CA) recognized that an investment in establishing this process was a critical first step to creating and maintaining both a high performing E.M. team as well as a full and mission-matched enrollment. With five years of a commitment to this process now complete, Buckley is benefitting from the downstream effects of doing so and is continuing the work to be best prepared to embrace the changes ahead. As is the case for any task worth doing, it is important to take care to avoid being overwhelmed by the process. An immediate focus on those aspects most likely to make a positive impact on the unique challenges of your organization (E.M. strategic planning) will help define your first steps, as well as provide the fuel to sustain a multi-year commitment to the process. We look forward to leading a session of both ‘showing and doing’ that will enable you to take your first steps to create effective 52-week operations. By selecting one E.M. initiative particularly in need of attention at your school, each attendee will be guided through the process of creating pointed and sustainable operational excellence. This template can then serve as an ongoing guide to tackle additional organizational challenges together with your E.M. and greater school colleagues upon your return to your home campus.