Blueprint Sprint: Atlanta

The Blueprint Sprint: Atlanta is a two-day, intensive workshop designed specifically for independent school leadership teams. This event aims to address the challenges school leaders face in balancing daily demands with long-term strategic goals. As an independent school leader, you often find yourself juggling the urgent needs of students, faculty, and families, which can stall the implementation of strategic initiatives. The Blueprint Sprint is structured to help your team transform strategy into measurable progress, providing the tools and structured blueprint necessary to bring a crucial strategic priority to life.Participants will work in dedicated teams of 3-5 members, which may include the head of school, leadership team members, trustees, division leaders, and curriculum directors. Each team will have a distinct space to focus on its own strategic work without cross-school collaboration, ensuring that the time spent at the workshop is productive and tailored to their specific needs. The event is led by Brett Jacobsen, the president of SAIS, and Ann Marsh Rutledge, the director of strategic design and innovation at SAIS. Together, they will guide participants in identifying pressing strategic priorities within their schools, be it an initiative, project, or challenge with significant impact potential. With space limited to only 10 tables, it is advised that interested parties assemble their teams early. The Blueprint Sprint emphasizes the importance of adherence to event policies, including acknowledgment of risk and safety procedures related to the ongoing health concerns. Attendees must comply with guidelines provided by SAIS and public health authorities. Furthermore, the intellectual property rights of the presenters are to be respected, prohibiting any form of recording during the sessions. Registration also includes consent for SAIS to use images and recordings from the event for promotional purposes. Overall, the Blueprint Sprint: Atlanta promises a focused and meaningful experience for independent school leaders aiming to implement real change in their educational environments.