Clarity | Simplicity | Focus
I work with international schools and non-profits around the world to strengthen governance, clarify strategy, build leadership capacity, and communicate with purpose.
Governance Development Training & Support
I equip boards and school leaders with the tools, structures, and strategies they need to govern effectively and lead with clarity. Through customized training, policy reviews & development, and support for the Chair-Head partnership, I help ensure that governance is strategic, collaborative, and aligned with your school’s mission and community.
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Governance Workshops (In-Person): Engage boards and leaders in customized workshops that foster effective governance practices through interactive discussions and hands-on activities.
Customized Training & Facilitation (Virtual): 1-2 hour sessions focused on specific governance topics, available as individual workshops or scheduled series to fit your board’s needs.
Board Governance Policies: Conduct comprehensive audits of your governance documents and assist in drafting clear, effective policies and documents that align with best practices.
Strategic Planning
I guide mission-driven organizations through inclusive and tailored strategic planning processes. From one-day brainstorming sessions to multi-month planning engagements, I support teams in identifying priorities, engaging stakeholders, and translating vision into action. Every planning experience is designed to be practical, flexible, and grounded in your mission.
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Strategic engagement collaborating with boards and leadership to develop an integrated strategic planning framework
Facilitation to identify key strategic areas
Facilitation of comprehensive planning process that includes stakeholder input and feedback
Mission & Vision Development
Facilitation of interactive workshops with key stakeholders to articulate and refine the school's mission and vision statements that resonate with the school community.
I help leaders and their teams grow in clarity, confidence, and capability through structured, interactive workshops. Using a progressive framework—Leading Self, Leading Others, and Leading for Impact—I guide participants to deepen self-awareness, build stronger teams, and lead through complexity with greater skill and purpose.
Leadership Development
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Branding & Identity: Develop a cohesive brand strategy that reflects your school's values and vision.
Communications & Marketing Strategies: Audit and craft tailored communication plans that effectively engage stakeholders.
Crisis Communications: Prepare for unexpected challenges with strategies for child safeguarding, civil unrest evacuation, and managing abrupt leadership changes.
Strategic Communications
I help mission-driven organizations communicate with clarity and purpose, whether defining their brand, engaging their community, or navigating sensitive moments.. From long-term communications strategies to real-time crisis support, I tailor each engagement to build alignment, strengthen trust, and ensure that your message reflects your mission.
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Facilitation of interactive workshops developing leaders and teams.
Three main areas with several workshops in each category:
Leading Self – understanding unique leadership qualities to lead effectively
Leading Others – developing and leading teams
Leading for Impact – leading through adversity, aligning purpose, developing culture
Facilitated Strategic Conversations
Not every challenge requires a full plan. Sometimes what’s needed is clarity, alignment, and a decision. I offer skilled facilitation for leadership teams and working groups navigating complex decisions, sensitive issues, or moments of transition.
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Facilitation for multi-stakeholder discussions
Team building and alignment
Conflict resolution and values clarification
Support for leadership team transitions
“I have witnessed firsthand her remarkable ability to guide boards through complex strategic planning processes, Head of School searches, and expertly revise policies and procedures to ensure clarity, and alignment. Kristi's expertise, combined with her collaborative approach and strong communication skills, makes her an invaluable asset to any international school board seeking to enhance its governance practices.”
- Dr. Tim Stuart, Former REO for Africa & West Europe
“Kristi took on the Herculean task of making sense of a complex set of policies. She proposed a comprehensive revision and much-needed restructure, and within weeks had transformed our bloated policy manual into distinct, targeted, user-friendly tools. What emerged was a much clearer, more functional, and mission-aligned set of governance, board and school policies.”
- Aylin Karahan, Board Chair, International School Dakar