“Tom Olverson shares an exceptional “case study” about the transformation of The Rivers School. The strategy Tom details deeply aligns with enrollment management theory. Combining the practical and the intellectual, Leading through Strategy is a must read for any head who wants to better understand business drivers and how to improve institutional brand.”----- Heather Hoerle, Executive Director, Enrollment Management Association"Every head and aspiring head should read this book. It cuts through the usual school strategy prescriptions. It's clear, candid, and full of practical, real-life advice." ------ Rob Evans, co-author of Hopes and Fears: Working with Today’s Independent School Parents published by NAISThe development of strategy is a fundamental element in leadership. But for too many schools, strategic plans fail to make a lasting impact. Leading through Strategy provides independent school leaders a systematic pathway for creating a strategy that will help schools better live their respective missions. Combining both the micro and the macro, the book provides a practical guide for producing sustainable change. Applying key principles from the world of business, Leading through Strategy will open your eyes to new possibilities while grounding your actions in a realistic and comprehensive approach to change, all for the purpose of helping our children grow and thrive.