School Enterprise Scalability — From System Design to Enrollment Growth

This is a 2.5hr Deep Dive Workshop

Drawing from his leadership experience at VERSO International School, Dr. Ryan Persaud presents an intensive 2.5-hour workshop focused on strategic approaches to scaling educational institutions. Participants will explore practical frameworks for building robust school infrastructure while simultaneously extending brand reach and accelerating enrollment. This hands-on session examines the delicate balance between operational excellence and innovative marketing in the competitive educational landscape.

Through interactive exercises and case studies, Dr. Persaud will guide attendees through the startup mindset necessary for educational growth, highlighting both successes and challenges from his leadership journey. The workshop offers actionable insights on aligning systems development with brand positioning, leveraging community engagement for enrollment growth, and implementing data-driven decision-making processes that support sustainable school expansion. Participants will leave equipped with concrete strategies to navigate the complex terrain of educational enterprise scaling.

Key Takeaways:

1. An actionable, comprehensive and learning-focused framework for operational teams and instructional assistants to find a place, voice, purpose, and meaning in what they do;
2.  Developing operational principles that serve as the bedrock for transformation for all operational teams that highlight their positive impact on the school, and 
3. Strategies for empowering all operational teams and instructional assistants that rely on street data, training, and most importantly a school-wide mindset shift.