Governance Consulting
Advising Boards of Trustees through experience and expertise.
Governance Retreats for Boards of Trustees
Using case-study methods, we will explore real school issues and find effective ways for Boards to react, respond, and be supportive. Our focus is always on best-practices in school governance and our team brings years of experience working with Boards to make sessions lively, entertaining and productive.
On-going Counsel and Planning
Developing an organic strategic priorities plan that has the flexibility build in to meet the vicissitudes of school leadership is an essential part of best practices in school governance. Dr. Conway will partner with the Board during this time to develop a sustainable financial plan which supports the strategic priorities of the school. But most importantly, this is not “one-off” counsel. Over the course of several months, the implementation of a plan and the support of the work of the Head and Board leadership will ensure the planning is brought to life.
Strategic & Crisis Communications Support
There is no more important tool in a leader’s arsenal than the ability to craft clear and consistent messaging that is aligned with institutional goals and values. Whether designed to grow enrollment, augment private support, recruit and retain new leadership, or launch a new initiative, strategic communications are a vital component of the 21st century independent school. At IES, our network of experts have extensive experience helping educational institutions build messaging platforms that inform communities and advance critical conversations, including in complex crisis situations. IES connects schools and organizations with the help they need at critical moments.