What we do

Our coaching services are a unique resource provided by experts in leadership development, faculty careers, and organizational strategy in academia.

In-Depth Coaching – 8 sessions (or more) focused on individual development and organizational impact
Short Coaching – 1-3 sessions focused on skills assessment or situational intervention
Group Coaching – coaching in a group setting (to reduce costs and increase peer support and networks)
360 Assessments – interview-based performance and development assessment process

Research demonstrates that our differences makes us smarter, better, more interesting. But our differences can cause conflict too. We work with clients to achieve the full benefits of skilled deliberation.

Conflict Skills – programs & consultations to reframe conflict and provide tools to engage more effectively

Effective Group Dynamics – skill training to promote effective participation and leadership of group discussions

Climate Data Discussion – meaningful discussion, to increase a group’s awareness and capacity

We work with groups (departments, colleges, centers, teams, etc.) to achieve positive and strategic change.

Retreats – half-day to multi-day retreats to accomplish collective or organizational goals
Facilitation – meeting leadership to promote productive interaction
Seminars and Training – best practice and interpretative frameworks to improve the academy
Mediation and Intervention – services designed to address entrenched conflict or blocked communication

Academic leadership has many faces, levels, and challenges. We can help.

Coaching and Assessments – individual leadership development for faculty, staff, and academic administrators
Consultations – targeted strategic work with individuals or teams
Chair/Head Training – orientation, skills, and strategy for incoming (or current) chairs, directors, heads

Survey creation & analysis – data collection to impact understanding, communication, and problem-solving
Interviews – data gathering to inform current concerns, organizational needs or capacity, or strategic planning
Organizational analysis – assessment of structural dynamics, effectiveness, and capacity for change
Research, analysis and writing – syntheses of complex situations designed to promote understanding and action

These are a few examples of ways we can help develop understanding through organizational exploration and analysis. For more information, please contact us directly.

Would you like to learn more about our coaching and consulting services for higher ed? Please contact us with questions. We’d be happy to hear from you.