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Targeted 'a la carte' Services and open Door advisory
I get things off leaders’ plates
I create time and space for leaders by offering expert project management and tailored solutions for time-consuming tasks.
Decision Making Consultation
I assist leaders in navigating their strategic thinking and implementation strategies.
Leadership Development and Coaching
I offer customized leadership development programs to enhance skills in areas like strategic leadership, time management, operational change, team building, and communication.
Professional Development
I offer targeted professional development to enhance operations, promote innovation, build leadership capacity and foster continuous improvement.
Risk Register Program Template
I offer an affordable dynamic risk register and heat map program template for day and boarding schools, covering financial, strategic, governance, operational, IT, environmental/external, and compliance risks.
Policy and Compliance Support
I guide institutions in navigating and updating policies, regulations, risk management mitigations and compliance, to meet legal and accreditation standards while fostering a safe, inclusive environment.
Improvement Planning
I help leaders develop improvement plans, set measurable goals, implement research-based interventions, and track progress.
Strategic Planning
I help leaders prepare for strategic plans aligned with their mission, by facilitating planning sessions, data gathering workshops, and goal-setting processes.
Happy to discuss other needs, challenges and opportunities.
What is it?
Venture Gained Open Door Advisory is a flexible, on-demand advisory arrangement designed for moments when leaders need experienced support quickly, without the delay of proposals, scopes, or approval cycles.
It’s a simple structure, designed to be genuinely useful.
Like a retainer in concept, it provides your organization immediate access to trusted operational and strategic counsel, but without financial outlay unless support is actually used.
How It Works
· A standing advisory agreement is made, with a theoretical allocation of $3,000 for up to 10 hours of service. Service can be as little as 15 minute increments.
· No upfront payment - Services are invoiced only after work is delivered.
· Hours may be used in any configuration, from short calls to focused project work.
· Unused hours carry forward year to year.
· When support is needed, simply reach out. No proposal. No re-approval. No delay.
What the Open Door Hours Can Be Used For
· Operational advising and problem-solving.
· Strategic planning and implementation support.
· Risk management and decision framing.
· Project advising and targeted deliverables.
· Leadership coaching and transition support.
· “Sanity-check” conversations before decisions are finalized.
Why Organizations Use Venture Gained Open Door Advisory
· Leaders often know what they need, but don’t always have time to justify it in writing before acting.
· Accelerates sound decision-making.
· Accesses experienced perspective before issues escalate.
· Gets tasks or projects completed and off the ‘to do’ list.
· Supports leaders without committing funds you may never use.
· Provides continuity through periods of transition, change or complexity.
· Reduces friction, delays and administrative bottle-necks.
What This Is and Is Not
This is:
· A readiness tool for complex, fast-moving leadership environments.
· A trust-based advisory relationship grounded in judgement, context and discretion.
· A way to act decisively while maintaining fiscally responsible.
This is not:
· A discounted service model.
· An open-ended commitment.
· A replacement for larger, formally scoped engagements.
Leadership can feel isolating; external perspective creates clarity.
If you’re navigating decisions and tasks and would value experienced perspective, this will be worth a conversation.
The door is open!