CLIENT STORIES
"Kristen and her team...
...completely changed the way I look at strategic planning. I have never seen a strategic planning process run as effectively as it did with Kristen’s team. Kristen has a process that is expertly followed, but she is not unwilling to pivot and pause if needed. Her communication skills allow for ease in talking with stakeholders, absorbing many forms of feedback in productive ways. Kristen and her team made the development of our strategic plan something we eagerly wanted to do, and that is rare with this type of work. During a pivotal moment for our organization, our team feels equipped and energized for the next 3 years. We have been able to exhale for the first time, having a comprehensive plan to drive the change that is needed for our organization and the girls we serve. We are sincerely grateful for the opportunity to work with Kristen and her team. They are the best out there, and we will be grateful for their help for many years to come."
Lindsay Gramlich, President & CEO, Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis
"It didn't seem possible...
...surely there was no way to have 20 or more faculty and staff together at a time without the ritual shooting down of ideas, the endless swirl of measures and counter-measures, and the sense that our passionate talking would fail to result in action. Yet, through the skillful guidance of Kristen, our strategic planning has given us the energy, optimism, and actionable intelligence needed to shepherd actual change for the better.
With her help, our strategic planning process was inclusive, collaborative and transparent. Her skillful use of a proven approach for problem-solving led to the development of a strategic framework that will guide our college's efforts to ensure equitable outcomes for all students. Schunk Moreland Strategies delivered results for our college, and most importantly for our students."
Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Strategic Planning
“I'm so incredibly grateful to Kristen...
for the Strategic Process she led. The final product was not only shared through a collective, organized process... but synthesized and refined into extremely useful and strategic guidance. I feel as if I won't be able to adequately solve a "fuzzy situation" on a going forward basis without your expertise. I know our group was particularly animated but you kept us on track and ensured we did not deviate from our intended purpose. The work we uncovered together through your facilitation will grow and live on well into the future.”
Mayor, Indianapolis Town
“Kristen worked effectively with us throughout the process...
helping us to structure the event, facilitating effectively, and following up quickly with clear, detailed notes. She is a skillful facilitator who kept the event conversation moving forward while including sufficient time for discussion of each point. Her communications with us were clear, prompt and professional, while she structured the different discussions in a variety of engaging ways. Kristen ensured that every voice in the group was heard and respected.”
Associate Provost – Valparaiso University
“Kristen’s facilitation skills...
are some of the best I have experienced in my 27 years in higher education. She encouraged bold conversation, and kept 10 people moving forward and on track with the work at all times. Kristen’s preparation, keen ability to connect the dots, read a room, high quality deliverables and professionalism at every step of the way left me and members of my team incredibly impressed and energized.”
President, Community College
