Brief Consultations
Can we help you make it flawless in a brief consultation of, say, an hour? No, of course not. But here’s what we can do within a short, cost-effective session.
You bring your goals, circumstances, observations, and questions.
We bring our experience in organizational change in academia, which gives us the knowledge and perspective to identify critical points and patterns, to ask good questions, and to focus conversations on what matters for you.
A brief consultation is an opportunity to get an expert, confidential reflection on topics such as:
- assessing the scope and effectiveness of your current efforts, knowledge, and plan
- discussing challenges and barriers
- identifying untapped resources
- considering the strengths and weaknesses of your change team
Do you sometimes wish you had a compass to point you in the right direction?
We can help you find your compass (or interpret it):
- in the midst of territories such as difficult change processes, rapidly changing financial or political landscapes, or apparently unresolvable conflict
- when you’ve reached a crossroads with many possible directional choices, and would just like to talk with someone about how to think about those choices
- where you are in the process of planning your change effort and want some external input on the design
Kardia Group change experts are available for advice and guidance for making change in academia.
What else might I tap into? To get some new strategies, or address a specific problem?
Maybe a consultation doesn’t feel like the right thing. We also have a selection of asynchronous courses aimed at some of the toughest problems in leadership, working with others, and making change. Again, will any given course fix everything? No. However, they can support you by:
- offering specific, relevant information on important topics
- asking reflection questions designed to help you apply that knowledge to your unique circumstances
- being easily accessible, on your schedule – and cost-effective
Below are some examples of these courses.
Building Departmental Resilience
A resilient department is able to respond to challenge and change, engage effectively in disagreement and conflict, and meaningfully invest in the success of the department and the career and development trajectories of faculty, staff, and students. This course features a 35-minute video presentation with a selection of strategies to build resilience.
Navigating Conflict in Discussions
Learn how to approach conflict constructively through “slow thought” situational analysis, applied self-awareness, and conscious response.
Understand Cognitive Shortcuts
Learn how cognitive shortcuts limit perspective and opportunity and gain the strategies you need to mitigate these limitations.
Kardia Group Stuff Completely for Free
Our website is stocked with a collection of writings and recommendations based on our 20+ years of experience:
- a large collection of blog posts addressing a wide variety of aspects of life in academia
- an assortment of reading recommendations for topics from leadership to scholarship to organizational change to career development to… well, you get the idea