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AGB Consulting Services

AGB provide institutions with a thorough process for addressing some of their most challenging and strategic issues through direct intervention and a range of opportunities for longer-term assistance on issues related to fiduciary responsibilities, governance and institutional relationships, strategic planning, and chief executive and board assessment.

AGB's board governance consultants are uniquely qualified and represent the best scholarship and practice related to governing boards and foundation boards.

Recent Consulting Assignments

  • Conducted an in-depth review of both the president and the governing board
  • Assisted a foundation address a number of governance issues that helped facilitate a mutually beneficial relationship with the university
  • Assisted a foundation and its board of directors plan and conduct the first comprehensive capital campaign to support the host institution
  • Strengthened institutional governance structure and assisted with the transition to a new executive leadership team at a university

Comprehensive Presidential/CEO Assessment

The Comprehensive Presidential/CEO Assessment service is designed to facilitate an evaluation that ideally should take place every 3-5 years and build on annual assessments of performance. This essential exercise is valuable for the institution's entire leadership, governing board, and broader community.

Please click here for more information on Comprehensive Presidential/CEO Assessment (.pdf).

Presidential and Board Assessment

This comprehensive service is designed for chief executives and boards who value joint periodic review of the effectiveness of their working relationships. Exepriences, objective assessment specialists focus on broad areas of institutional management and governance. As a result, boards and presidents are better inforemd, understand more, and are better prepared to provided to provide the best possible leadership for their institutions.

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Achieving High Performance

The Achieving High Performance Service assists presidents, chancellors, and boards in supporting and sustaining strength in four key areas integral to any successful institution in higher education:

  • A focus on strategic governance
  • A vital academic program that supports mission and conveys quality
  • A solid financial base
  • An effective marketing and branding strategy to improve reputation and positioning, and attract students and resources.

This service assists independent institutions as well as public universities and systems to realize their highest aspirations in a systematic way.

Please click here for more information on our Achieving High Performance service (.pdf).

Strategic Finance

AGB's Strategic Finance Initiative is a forward-thinking and efficient approach to fiscal oversight based on priorities, institutional mission, and strategic planning. This new AGB consulting service focuses on monitoring costs and trageting resources to institutional priorities, as well as enhancing transparency and accountability. It also engages boards with administration in institutional efforts to increase productivity and degree attainment by alligning mission, revenues, and expenditures. In consultation with our experts, your board and administration will chart a course toward more afforable higher education and improved student access.

Please click here for more information on AGB's Strategic Finance Initiative (.pdf).

Consultant on Call

AGB offers a complimentary member-only service to presidents and board members who are interested in discussing a specific issue or concern in confidence with an AGB consultant. AGB staff will arrange for a confidential hour-long telephone conversation with a consultant best suited to dealing with the specific issue at hand. The conversation will allow you to discuss the specifics of your concern, explore appropriate approaches and recommendations regarding next steps, and also learn about AGB resources that may be available to support you resolve the issue at hand.

Discuss a Consulting Engagement

Contact AGB Consulting Services at (202) 776-0824 to discuss your needs or click here to provide us with more information about your request.

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