Fostering Learning Innovation: Interim Executive Director at Prominent Educational College
The Brief
The Executive Director of Learning Innovation is a critical role within the executive leadership team, responsible for guiding the educational offerings at the college.
Future Leadership’s Interim Executive team was approached after the incumbent resigned suddenly to join a competitor, necessitating an immediate appointment. The brief was to find a dynamic education professional with immediate availability to join the college before the commencement of Term 1.
Increase in General Management Skills
According to the American Management Association, only 14% of businesses consider themselves “well prepared” to handle a sudden loss in senior management. Add to that the fact that it takes at least four months to fill an executive role, and an Interim Executive experienced in operations makes a lot of sense!
Increase in Customer Experience Skills
These days experience is everything. What truly makes for a good experience? Speed. Convenience. Consistency. Friendliness. And human touch. Our Interim Executives deliver a great experience while improving your customer experience!
Increase in People & Culture Skills
Organisations are constantly changing as they respond to internal and external pressures. Continual process improvement can enable team engagement and lead to growth. Interim Executives bring fresh eyes and effective industry best practice to the execution.
Increase in Data Analytics
Complex challenges require critical thinking and in the age of information-overwhelm it is imperative to have analytical minds at the table. These skills range across finance, data science, systems and more. An Interim Executive can be the right person to optimise your inputs to maximise your output.
The Process
Working at pace, Interim Executive submitted potential candidates within 24 hours of the briefing.
The college was delighted with the calibre of candidates presented for their consideration and secured an experienced education leader for the role. This individual had previously held various leadership positions at a major educational institution, including roles related to educational programs and leadership.
Emerging Capabilities
Recruiting
Expertise in attracting and securing top educational talent to drive the institution’s academic and innovation goals.
Performance Management
Skilled in implementing performance management systems that enhance staff productivity and educational outcomes.
Talent Management
Proficient in overseeing talent management strategies that foster professional development and retention.
Employee Engagement
Adept at creating a positive work environment that promotes high levels of staff engagement and satisfaction.
Employer Branding
Experienced in strengthening the institution’s employer brand to attract and retain top talent in a competitive educational landscape.
The Outcome
In quickly securing such a high-calibre candidate for this pivotal position, the Interim Executive was able to contribute to the development of educational products, conceptualisation, and e-learning platforms for the calendar year.
Just two months into their interim engagement, the individual was offered and accepted the permanent position.
