2. Maximize your Timetable

Successful timetables use the best instructors and programs across all potential time-slots. Timetable design is based on numerical analysis of class, program and instructor performance and recognizes that new instructors and programs need sufficient time to develop.

How will this section help me?

This section will cover the following areas to assist your Timetabling Success.

Topic

Content summary

Organize your timetabling tools

Definition and summary of key timetabling tools to use, why you should use these tools and how you can customize them to help with timetable strategies for growth.

Build your Status Quo Summary

Create an overview of your status quo by pulling together your attendance and cost data in a specific framework.

Summarize your timetable performance

Understand the success of each class by mapping your actual attendances against target.  Review an example spreadsheet of how to manage this data efficiently.

Understand the impact of your timetable mix

Evaluate your current program mix using the LES MILLS™ Mix Table© which will show you how to service your members with powerful cross-training options.

Apply strategies for attendance growth

Use the LES MILLS™ TARGET MATRIX© to implement specific strategies for growth.

Manage your time-slots

Review how to manage your time-slots across single and multi-studio facilities.

Everyday challenges

Check out some best practice and ‘real world’ answers to key issues including:

  • Managing substitute instructors

  • Dealing with timetable dead zones

  • Handling member communication

  • Changing your timetable

  • The simplest strategies for growth

  • The difference between a good timetable and a great timetable

  • Key points for timetable layout

  • Maximizing shoulder time-slots

  • What to do when demand is greater than class supply

  • Matching programs to your club culture and members’ needs

  • Timetabling service/technique classes


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