Consulting begins with active listening and authentic communication with the client regarding a wide array of topics, issues, challenges, needs and goals. The Latin term consultare means, “to discuss”. The consulting process involves non-judgmental investigation and creative recommendations.

A Dragonfly Leadership Consultant is a professional who has extensive leadership experience, possesses specialized knowledge, skills and expertise in the education field. The consultant not only possesses prior understanding and information but also stays up-to-date and is aware of current education trends, models, practices, policies, legal mandates and shifts.

Dragonfly Leadership consulting can range from a single interaction to an on-going or long-term professional relationship.

Potential services may include:

• Provide Interim Administrator needs
• Support with development of problem–solving processes
• Support with specific program development
• Support with review, selection and implementation of specific curricula and/or instructional practices
• Support increased effectiveness of team, committee, and task-force work
• Support during changes in leadership, reframing of school policy, and implementation of new or revised State and Federal mandates
• Student file reviews and feedback procedures
• Support with a screening, interviewing, hiring, and evaluating staff processes
• Support Leadership development
• Collect and analyze data regarding programs, services, and department effectiveness
• Support needs assessments, strategic planning, and goal setting
• Support finance analysis and budget development
• Support response to legal challenges and litigation
• Network and facilitate connections to additional experts for specific needs