Project Management

Under its core business activity i.e.; Project Management & Consultancy, the following services are offered:

• Staff Recruitment
• Curriculum Design
• Intake management
• Brand identity and management
• Infrastructure Specification

In addition clients may purchase separate Guideline Modules that combine over thirty years of field proven experience. The following Operational Modules are available:

• Administration
• Finance
• Day-to day operations
• Education
• Staff & Labor management
• Admissions
• Examinations
• Sports & Extracurricular Activities
• ICT & Home Sciences

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Project Overview

The following puts in perspective some of the key constructs that go into the setting up of a school.

Definition of the Scope of Project based on a formal audit of the competition and a general market survey.

• Establish a Financial Blue Print
• Finalize Terms of the Agreement
• Appoint a CA and Legal Counsel
• Acquire Land
• Formation of a Trust
• Framing of a Constitution
• Framing of a Financial Policy
  
  * Ryall Associates will provide the key constructs of the financial policy along with a basic Revenue model based on key learning’s from Educational Institutions run by it.
   
• Acquisition of Land
  
  Ryall Associates offers assistance in acquiring land for the purpose of setting up an Educational Institution.
  
  Suitable sites are evaluated in terms of potential of the designated area to populate the school with minimum marketing efforts during the first two years.
  
  Many sites suffer from draw- backs such as mis-match of demographic profile, lack of nuclear families and households with school going children, lack of service roads etc;
  
  Ryall Associates will usually conduct a profiling exercise of the local populace and map potential to the area along with a survey of school fees, sample of economic background of residents etc.
   
• Appointment of Architects
  
  This is a critical decision and Ryall Associates provides Advisory services that cover areas such as Planning of the Campus, orientation of Building Clusters, Design of Classrooms, Design of Play areas, Design of Indoor and outdoor facilities for Sports, Hostel and Cafeteria, Libraries and Computer/Fine Art Laboratories, etc.
   
• Framing of Financial Policy
  
  This is a complex task and requires a great deal of planning, and budgeting with realistic input of key learnings based on successful, field-tested learning.
  
  Ryall Associates supplies Feasibility reports and revenue models that are ready TO BE SIMPLY PLUGGED INTO THE SYSTEM.
  
  Ryall Associates also supplies Financial Operation models, Loan and Payback models, and can depute key staff to implement these modules.
  
  Based on this we recommend evolving a Revenue model based on experiential learnings to set up Salary and Reimbursement models.
   
• Financial Policy
  
  The Financial Policy acts as a Platform and guide post for Decision making. Ryall Associates have extensive learnings in key areas and can provide realistic guidelines for investment, investment pattern, term loans and other borrowings , loan pay back schedules and re-investment plans , revenue generation plans, realistic expectations in terms of ROI (computed after making provisions for gestation, computation of break even point, Operating expenses, Recurring expenses, Capital costs along with investments in fixed assets, Development costs, Maintenance costs, renewal of assets , Depreciation and a Revenue model), salary structures based on profitability expectations,. Expected profitability with allowances for inflation and break even point based on post-actualization scenario
  
  
  • Revenue models have been field-tested and are based on various class room capacities, and a range of demographics. Also included are additional revenue generation schemes.
  
   
  • Expenditure templates take into account Salary structures, employee benefits, PF and other management contributions, operating costs, maintenance schedules, Fleet operating and maintenance costs, renewal of assets based on Timelines.
     
  • Ryall Associates also offers Staffing and training of key positions in the Finance department, to facilitate the smooth adoption of accounting practices and to ensure a high degree of Financial Management along with administration of the Budget.
     
  • Ryall Associates also provides inputs on Infrastructure sourcing covering requirements for Furniture and Desks, Computers for Administration, EPABX systems, Surveillance and entertainment, Auditoria and Stadia, Transshipment etc.
     
  • Appointment of Marketing, Communications & Media Consultants
    New schools usually start out with the disadvantage of being unknown. In order to offset the lack of a reputation, it is prudent to engage Marketing consultants who will conduct a Positioning exercise.
    
    Positioning, by definition is what you do to the consumers mind.
    
    By evolving an effective positioning, one can usually overcome the result of years of exposure to Legacy schools and the reputation they have earned.
     
  • Recruitment
    
    In order to ensure smooth functioning Ryall Associates provides services that include empanelling consultants to screen potential Principals/Head teachers /Department Heads and other levels of teaching and Administrative staff.
     
  • Framing of Educational Policy and guidelines:
    
    The Director Education in consultation with an Education Counselor formulates Key decisions regarding Subjects offered, Electives, Emphasis on Sports and Extra Curricular activities, On -campus facilities and infrastructure, minimum qualifications expected for each level from Teaching staff, Workshops recommended, etc;
     
  • Framing of Curriculum
    
    Along with the designated Principal and Head of Departments, the Director Education will frame the curriculum for the school and announce this at the earliest.
     
  • Framing of Rules & Regulations
    
    Ryall Associates offers modules tailored to suit the planned facility and environment.
    Policies include intake, recruitment, and exit policies, rules of conduct, regulatory practices under the Educational Appellate Tribunal, Disciplinary Action and such rules relating to HR as applicable to schools.
    
    These policies are crucial to the smooth functioning of the Institution, and above all safe guard the Institution against litigation by disgruntled employees and Unions seeking to exploit Private Enterprise.
     
  • Preparation of Syllabus for each class
     
  • Preparation of School Timetable
    
    Design and constitution of Senior and Junior Libraries:
    Includes Book lists, supplementary reading material, assessment of new books, Reference Books and Encyclopedias, Periodicals and Newspapers, Electronic Cataloguing, Photocopying equipment, Internet Browsing and Research facility.
    
    
• Departmental Organization
  
  Academics: Includes Literature, linguistics, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Moral Studies, Arts, Civics, Vocational skills, Computers, Physical Ed & Sports: Includes Pro- Coaching, Extracurricular: Includes Music, Band, Theatre, Dance etc.
   
• Infrastructure
  
  Mr. Akash Ryall will set in place key infrastructure requirements. The following areas are covered:
  
  
  • Class Room
  • Auditorium
  • Common Areas
  • General Assembly Area
  • Libraries
  • Laboratories
  • Computer Labs
  • Computer Resources
  • Internet Center
  • Extra Curricular Areas
  • Play Grounds
  • Sports Facilities
  • Transportation
  • In-Campus Stores
  • Cafeteria
  • Administration Block
  • Staff Rooms
  • AV Rooms
  • Studios and Suites
  • Infirmary
  • Security
     
• Administration
  
  Ryall Associates have evolved an efficient system that takes into account:
  
  De-centralization issues
  An internal reporting system
  A Management information System linked to Finance Dept
  Departmental Organization & Reporting Hierarchy
  
   
• Finance Department
  
  Ryall Associates organizes the establishment of a Finance Department to provide support for the following areas:
  
  
  • Fee Collection
  • Disbursement of Salaries
  • Remittance of Government Taxes and Statutory Payments
  • Payments to vendors and suppliers
  • Bank Transactions
  • Management and deployment of Budget
  • Maintenance of Online MIS
  • Internal Audit
  • Negotiation of Rate Contracts
  • Internal Financial policy
    
   
• Hostel
  Ryall Associates will provide turnkey support to set up the hostel, train staff and supervise day to day management on a BOT basis.
  
   

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