Dean Accelerator

Custom-Designed Approach

Intentional, structured and individualized approach to develop skills and capacities for effectiveness in the decanal role:

Orientation to the work of a dean and the larger context of university administrative functions and responsibilities
Navigating internal networks and organizational and team dynamics
Shaping the leadership team and organization
Setting clear strategic and operational priorities
Rhetorical tools and necessities of leadership
Facilitated retreat with the college leadership team
Ongoing thought partnership and support through the first six to twelve months

Why Choose Us

The first few months of a leadership transition are critical. The average amount of time to reach full potential can be reduced by as much as a third with effective integration and support of new leaders. AASCU Consulting has developed a consistently proven methodology for leadership assessment and development with a reputation for its strong success rate for accelerating new leaders, reducing the time to have a full impact in a new role, and long-term retention or promotion.

AASCU Consulting’s Leadership Effectiveness team is made up of experienced, successful former academic deans, presidents, and chancellors who have provided support and thought partnership to hundreds of leaders.