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Mission-Driven, Data-Informed Leadership & Governance
 

Mission-Driven, Data-Informed

Integrated Consulting, Custom Data Products, and Executive Coaching Services that Enhance Leadership and Governance

 
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Our Mission

Enhancing mission-driven, data-informed leadership and governance of organizations that make the world a better place.

Mission & Data is a firm dedicated to the effectiveness, health, and vitality of educational institutions and other organizations that make the world a better place. We are committed to enhancing mission-driven, data-informed leadership and governance by:

  • Integrated strategy consulting to promote financial sustainability, improve organizational effectiveness, and facilitate organizational transformation.

  • Developing custom data products, visualizations, and dashboards to highlight progress, identify trends, and leverage actionable insights.

  • Auditing current practice and analyzing organizational data to recommend process efficiencies and strategic improvements.

  • Coaching leaders and boards of trustees to enact institutional vision and build a culture of inquiry-based decision making practices.

Blog
Cliff Kling will Join Mission & Data to Lead Firm’s New Executive Compensation Practice
Cliff Kling will Join Mission & Data to Lead Firm’s New Executive Compensation Practice

Mission & Data is thrilled to announce that Cliff Kling, JD, will join the firm in the role of Senior Executive Compensation and Leadership Strategist at the conclusion of his tenure as President of Gulliver Preparatory School in June 2024.

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The Magic of SIMPLE Goals
The Magic of SIMPLE Goals

Using single goals to root a team for a short period of time can be a powerful way to build community.

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Boosting Institutional Data Collection through Community Centric Design
Boosting Institutional Data Collection through Community Centric Design

Community-centric design solves institutional data challenges by meeting the needs of community members and other stakeholders. Author: Mike Kegler

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Teachers & Talent Management
Teachers & Talent Management

There is no single approach that is going to attract and retain highly effective educators, so schools must take a multifaceted approach. Guest Contributor: Gretchen Warner, Head of School at The Madeira School

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EMA Publishes 2023 State of the Independent School Industry (SOTI) Report with Mission & Data
EMA Publishes 2023 State of the Independent School Industry (SOTI) Report with Mission & Data

SOTI is EMA’s flagship research project providing a snapshot of the independent school enrollment management industry. Mission & Data partnered with EMA on SOTI 2023’s updated survey design, enhanced analysis, report, and new interactive dashboards.

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Sarah Enterline Earns Inaugural CIRIS Award
Sarah Enterline Earns Inaugural CIRIS Award

Sarah Enterline and Josh Berberian were presented with the first CIRIS Award for outstanding contributions to the institutional research community.

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Mike Kegler Becomes M&D’s “Senior Data Architecture and Visualization Consultant”
Mike Kegler Becomes M&D’s “Senior Data Architecture and Visualization Consultant”

Mission & Data is excited to announce that Mike Kegler has taken the role of Senior Data Architecture and Visualization Consultant reflecting his expanded role in client engagement and project delivery.

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Christian Donovan joins Ari Betof to co-host Season 2 of EMA’s Impossible Questions Podcast
Christian Donovan joins Ari Betof to co-host Season 2 of EMA’s Impossible Questions Podcast

Listeners can subscribe to EMA’s Impossible Questions Podcast on Apple Podcast or on the EMA website.

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Fresh Perspective: Using the Lens of Continuous Growth to Strengthen the Head of School Assessment Process
Fresh Perspective: Using the Lens of Continuous Growth to Strengthen the Head of School Assessment Process

By using the lens of continuous growth to strengthen the process and in turn, the head-board partnership, we believe assessment can support strong independent school governance.

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Managing Change
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Managing Change

By taking the time to identify potential pitfalls before implementing change, leaders are more likely to create stakeholder buy-in and, ultimately, success in their change efforts.

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Governance SupporT & Resources

Build alignment between the Head of School and Board of Trustees with a year-long program that provides support and resources.

Data Analysis, Visualization, & Dashboarding

Outsource the insight that will guide your organization to better mission-driven data-informed decision making.

Financial Sustainability Consulting

Mission & Data helps leadership teams and boards of trustees leverage organizational capacity to live their mission to the fullest.

EXECUTIVE & Leadership COACHING

Support and grow the leaders that make your institution successful with research-based executive coaching.

 

We Connect Insights to Action

 

Mission & Data brings together a powerhouse team of analytical prowess, data visualization skill, and deep experience in managing and governing organizations that make the world a better place.

 
 
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