If you are a new college or university president eager to get your presidency off to a good start, or a more seasoned leader ready to “re-charge,” the new Gonser Gerber consulting service, Presidential Leadership Counsel, may be just right for you. The program is designed to help the new or veteran president build a stronger foundation for successful and long presidency. The service is designed to be tailored to meet individual and institutional needs.
Based on your needs, below is a sampling of topics your consultant may address:
- Beginning your presidency smartly and productively
- Establishing short- and long-range goals
- Communicating your longer-range institutional vision
- Assessing, preparing and leading the strategic planning process
- Enhancing your outcomes related to major gifts fundraising
- Evaluating, strengthening, and leading a strong executive team
- Enhancing the working partnership with your governance body
- Planning productive Board and Board Committee meetings
- Building effective relationships with faculty and faculty leadership
- Engaging meaningfully with students and student leadership
- Fostering effective relationships with alumni, community and other constituents
- Strengthening your role in government relations activities
- Nurturing a strong and healthy campus community
- Maintaining healthy work/personal life balance
- Evaluating performance
Details for each consultation are crafted to meet your individual needs. Services typically include monthly one day presidential visits in addition to ongoing confidential counsel between visits.