Peter Gorman Leadership Associates ensures the success of the superintendent and their leadership team by providing an experienced, trusted, knowledgeable, and confidential coach. In this role Dr. Gorman will review, assess and as appropriate will:
- Provide strategic advice to increase student achievement, close achievement gaps and increase the graduation rate
- Provide technical advice to implement strategies
- Provide political advice to help navigate the cultural, political and relationship issues that may impact achievement of the superintendent’s agenda
- Assist with personal strategies to help the superintendent and leadership team organize their work to maintain balance in this often stressful role
- Help the superintendent and leadership team to think through difficult issues and decisions, anticipate problem areas and provide alternate strategies or perspectives on issues
- Serve as sounding board for new ideas, goal setting and initiative development
- Provide constructive feedback on their skills, behaviors and actions as a superintendent
- Help individuals see their current position in the context of their life and their career
- Guide them toward valuable resources
- Serve as a wise and trusted confidante during stressful times
- Work with the superintendent’s leadership team as needed to help them more effectively support the superintendent
- Assist with strategic planning development