what they're saying:

Sally worked with us on a core competency job profile project that had been at a standstill for three years. Within a month we had a clear vision, a model tailored to our department and the tools we needed to move forward. She is exceptional at taking a complex situation and making it manageableI worked with Sally for over two years on apply the University's core competency model to our performance management system – resulting in a full spectrum of talent management training for 300+ employees at the University of Michigan. I highly recommend Sally for any and all strategic planning and training needs you have

Diane Vasquez
Director of HR Operations,
University of Michigan


Sally worked with us on a core competency job profile project that had been at a standstill for three years. Within a month we had a clear vision, a model tailored to our department and the tools we needed to move forward. She is exceptional at taking a complex situation and making it manageable

Mathew Hicks
Manager,
University of Michigan Hospital

Organizational Consulting

I am experienced in leading and collaborating with internal consultants, academics and administrators on a variety of organizational development projects in higher education, academic medicine and industry. These projects have ranged from:

Executive Search Strategies

Consulting with search committee(s) to define purpose and desired process to increase the probability of a successful recruitment in a timely manner.

Faculty Recruitment and Retention Process Improvement

Consulting with Deans, Department Chairs and Senior Administrators regarding Dual Career recruitment needs, opportunities and best practices in higher education.

Faculty and New Administrator On - Boarding

Strategy focused coaching designed to increase the likelihood of a seamless transition into the position, via assessing strengths and learning needs quickly and tailoring one's style to the culture and internal politics in a successful manner.

Strategic Planning Within Departments and Across Colleges

Demonstrated success in building and implementing core competency models within Higher Education that can be applied to the performance management spectrum resulting in improved processes in interviewing and selection, on boarding, performance management, leadership development and succession planning.

On site training as well customized as e-learning modules to operationalize learning available. Please contact Academy Coaching for more information: sallyschmall@academycoaching.com

Recommended Reading:

Searching for Higher Education Leadership: Advice for Candidates and Search Committees (ACE/Praeger Series on Higher Education)

Author: Jean A. Dowdall

Searching for Higher Education Leadership

Attempting to meet the needs of readers from elite national research and liberal arts institutions, regional comprehensive institutions, and public and private institutions, executive search consultant Jean Dowdall provides advice on the executive search process for presidents, chancellors, or vice presidents/vice. This book serves as a practical guide for the entire search committee and is a must read for committee chairs.

Specialist in: Life Coach, Career Counselor, Career Transition, and Dual Career Counseling