Strategic Advisory

Aspire2, along with our trusted expert advisors, provides comprehensive consulting services specialising in managing strategic change processes within schools.

What does success look like?

Success begins with a shared vision grounded in the school’s mission, an objective assessment of the degree to which the school is living the mission, and an understanding of the community.  

With many years of successful experience and deep knowledge of independent school governance, Aspire2 consultants and expert advisors can help your school reach its potential. Our consultants know the key questions schools must ask themselves to set the stage for strategic planning.  

The Aspire2 Difference

Check out the range of services we offer:

Governance and Leadership Support

    • Governance Improvement: Clarifying roles and responsibilities for smoother school operations.
    • Board Structure and Composition Enhancement: Optimising board composition by updating constitutions and by-laws.
    • Board and Head Evaluation Methods: Tools for assessing board and leadership performance.
    • Transition Planning: Support during leadership changes.
    • Promoting Healthy Board-Principal Relationships: Strengthening collaboration between the board and principal.

Policy and Procedure Management

  • Policies and Procedures Review: Simplifying and updating school policies.
  • Counselling Schools During Leadership Transitions: Guidance during leadership changes.

Professional Development

  • Facilitating Board Retreats and Professional Development: Organising strategic planning and skill-building sessions.
  • Professional Development for School Leaders: Training to keep school leaders current with best practices.

Strategic Planning and School Growth

  • Strategic Planning: Developing mission, vision, and actionable goals.
  • Conducting Assessments of Your Organisation: Identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Starting a New School: Guidance on establishing new schools.
  • Feasibility Studies: Assessing school expansion and new programs.
  • Designing Surveys and Analysing Data: Supporting survey creation and data analysis for informed decisions.