BRUNSWICK LAUNCHES NEW STRATEGIC PLAN

BRUNSWICK SCHOOL, GREENWICH CT 

PROJECT GOALS

Gowan Group engaged with Brunswick for extensive research and strategic planning project in November, 2018. Founded in 1902 Brunswick is a PK-12th grade school with approximately 960 boys in Greenwich, CT. Historically, they have not struggled with enrollment, and they have always enjoyed an excellent reputation. Recently, they acquired two new campuses, one adjacent to existing property and the other in Vermont. Our goal was to perform extensive, data-driven research, identify areas of interest, and craft a five-year strategic plan to usher Brunswick into the near future.

OUR SOLUTION 

We offered Brunswick an inclusive and comprehensive approach to an innovative, data-driven strategic plan. We began with the research phase and hosted key-informant interviews, focus groups, and three separate surveys that addressed the relevant topics. Our surveys were developed in-house by the Gowan Group Research Department and expressly for the Brunswick community. We heard opinions from over 1400 individuals: faculty and staff, students, parents, alumni, and trustees. Along side a Strategic Planning Committee and the Board of Trustees, we developed a visionary strategic plan over the course of six months. 

RESULTS 

After ten months of thoughtful preparation, Brunswick introduced the new plan to the community in September, 2019. The School not only uses a fine printed brochure, but also a microsite and mobile version to launch its new strategic plan.

"The Gowan Group was an essential element of the success of our recent strategic planning process. Entirely professional, well-versed in current educational issues, visionary and focused, they lead us - every step of the way - through an enriching, inclusive and reflective process that has been very well received by our entire school community and will, I am sure, serve the school well in the years to come."

- Tom Philip, Headmaster – Brunswick School

Delbarton Decides on Gowan Group

The Delbarton School, Morristown NJ, decided to hire Gowan Group for extensive research and program audits. We will be working closely with Delbarton over the next year. 

Delbarton is a 7-12th grade Catholic school for boys. Founded in 1927 Delbarton has a long history of educating boys with a strong liberal arts, college prep program grounded in the Catholic faith. 

Our work with Delbarton will include significant research: focus groups, surveys, demographic study, and a competitive analysis. The data-driven research will lay the foundation for long-term program audits focused on the success of their Middle School. 

Gowan Group is Hiring!

As the significant needs of Independent Schools continue to grow, Gowan Group needs to hire exceptional thought leaders, especially in Chicago, Boston and Baltimore. Click here for more information about a career with Gowan Group. The ideal candidates will have deep experience in independent school leadership, preferably as a Head of School, Admissions Director or Division Head/Assistant Head of School. They will have particular strengths in strategic planning design, operations, enrollment management, communications, and board governance. They should have knowledge of all types of schools: boarding and day, single sex and coed, sectarian and secular. And they will possess outstanding communication skills both written and verbal, strong financial acumen, and they will embrace an entrepreneurial spirit. 

New Summer Retreat Opportunities...Register Now!

We are excited about our newest summer opportunity to help school trustees and administrative teams focus over the summer, prepare for the Fall and assess themselves as leaders of their community. The retreats are personalized based on the School’s needs, and each school will engage in a team leadership assessment experience, which will enhance the day-to-day working environment of any team. Our very own, Dr. Allison Agliata, will run the leadership aspect of the retreats and all of our talented consultants can be involved. Click here to learn the specifics and to register. Time is limited, so schedule your retreat now!