Name
The Strategic Silo: Reclaiming Your Seat at the Leadership Table
Date & Time
Friday, September 25, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Description
In the landscape of independent leadership, a trend has emerged that has brought Admissions and Development under an Advancement Model, led by an executive director. While intended to eliminate silos between the two departments, this new structure creates a wall for the Head of School, where enrollment knowledge and information is interpreted through a non-industry lens. Led by a 20 year admissions veteran, this session explores the triple threat facing Enrollment Mangement directors: being under resourced, excluded from school decisions and misunderstood by leadership. We move from frustration to creating a guide for professional advocacy. Session participants will learn how to speak the langauge of ROI and Net Tuition Revenue to bridge the gap with new leadership, while also asserting their role as the school's market strategist. Whether you are experiencing a new org chart or seeking institutional respect and recognition, this session provides the templates and advice needed to make sure your voice and data reach the desk that matters most. By the end of the session, participants will be able to: 1. Identify where the flow of market data is stalling in their current org chart 2. Use specific templates like the Admission Impact Statement to gain that seat during tuition setting and program meetings 3. Reframe Admissions as a revenue driver. 4. Transform independent school mission fit into corporate KPIs to build trust with non industry leaders in your institution
Location Name
Marriott Grand Ballroom 11 (Lobby Level)