Governance & Management Solutions
Your journey to exceptional school governance and management starts here. Discover our commitment to quality, tailored services, and the success we build together with schools and NGO's across New Zealand. Welcome to Governance & Management Solutions. We provide governance training and support, appraisal and leadership coaching, support with senior leadership appointments, leadership training and help with strategic planning.
See our pages below for more information.
Appraisal Services
Enhance your school's performance with our expert appraisal services. Appraisal is still a critical part of leadership development while also providing assurance for school boards that the school is being well led. With a background in human resources and leadership, Dave has spent the past fifteen years working with principals and senior leaders, providing coaching and engaging in challenging conversations. The appraisal process is founded on forming a positive and constructive relationship. We provide thorough and constructive feedback to support the professional growth of your principal and senior leadership teams. We provide comprehensive appraisal documents at the end of each appraisal cycle that support leadership development and as well as providing guidance for the school board for next steps in professional growth.
Senior Leadership Appointments
Secure the best leadership for your school with our comprehensive appointment services. Appointing the right person to lead your school or organisation is the most critical role facing school boards and you need a consultant who can provide the right level of support and guidance so they can make the right decision. My background in human resources and years observing school leadership has given me the skills you need to make the best appointment for your school. We handle every step of the process to ensure you find the perfect fit.
Coaching
Unlock the potential of your school leaders. Coaching and mentoring is still underutilised in organisations and schools. We live in an increasingly complex world and what worked twenty years ago may not work now. Employees have increasingly diverse needs and expectations, while pressures on leadership come from every direction. It is important leaders (and staff) can talk through issues that are causing them concern. My background in policing, social work, youth development, mental health, governance and senior leadership provides me with the depth and breadth of experience that can support you and your staff. I provide the support and guidance needed to excel.
Leadership Training
The need for leadership development is everpresent. Whether it be first time leaders looking for the basics in leading others, or experienced leaders looking to advance their skills, effective leadership is the only way to progress your organisation. Equip your team with the skills they need through our dynamic leadership training sessions. We offer practical strategies for effective leadership.
Governance Training
Sound governance is at the cornerstone of effective school functioning. Get it right and the school and and its principal have a clear direction and boundaries in which to lead the school. The community demands no less. Get it wrong and government intervention looms. No one wants that. Dave has years of experience as a board member and presiding member at a primary school, board member of a high school, and eleven years on the board of a large early childhood provider to call on, in addition to membership of the Institute of Directors. He has provided training on behalf of the New Zealand Boards Association in addition to that offered directly to schools. He has the experience and qualifications you need to help develop your board.
Testimonials
"Tamaki College has been privileged to work with Dave White of Governance & Management Solutions over the last several years. During this time, Dave has been the appraiser of our six-member Senior Leadership Team. As well as performance appraisal, this process has involved mentoring and coaching which all members have found to be highly beneficial.
Dave brings a myriad of qualities to his work. He is a sounding board par excellence, and facilitates deeper reflection by team members' on their processional practice through the promotion of open and honest discussion in an atmosphere of mutual respect and encouragement".
Soana Pamaka, Principal, Tamaki College, Auckland
"One of the most important jobs of a Board of Trustees is supporting the Principal and when the time comes, appointing a new Principal. When we had to appoint a new Principal, David managed the process. He worked with us to ensure we had all of our documentation, advised us through the recruitment process, and sat on our panel. It's an incredibly important decision and having David's experience and knowledge to support making the right selection was invaluable".
Heather Geddes, Presiding Member, Gleniti School, Timaru
"Dave is a star. For a small organisation that requires both governance and management support, I can't recommend him highly enough. He has provided us with both strategic and business support as well as a wide range of support in many aspects of our organisation. Instead of having to go to a numebr of different places for a wide range of support, I can rely on Dave in almost all areas. He knows me, my team and our organisation which saves us having to start from scratch"
Hilary Karaitiana, Number Twelve, Te Kuiti
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