Education Consulting in 9 Sentences
A few times a month, we hear from someone considering independent consulting, wanting to know (1) what they should expect, (2) if it might be the right fit for them, ...
Selecting the Right Consultant: Evaluating Proposals
Occasionally, clients will reach out to us with an ask. Through our platform, they have sourced proposals from several similarly well-qualified consultants, and they are having a hard time deciding ...
Announcing the Launch of the Afterschool Expert Hub
We have exciting news to share with you. Catalyst:Ed has partnered with the National Afterschool Association (NAA) to develop the Afterschool Expert Hub. Nested within the larger Catalyst:Ed network, this unique ...
Fixed Price or Hourly? Structuring Your Project Contract
Here are two things that happened earlier this week: From an email: Expert: “Hey, the project scope says the project will have a deliverables-based contract. Can you explain what that ...
How to Write a Compelling Proposal
If you ask consultants about the least favorite part of their jobs, proposal writing usually ranks in the top three. Drafting a proposal can be an unpleasant task for many ...
Why Leaders Need to Ask for Help – and How
Here’s a simple trick for resource-constrained education organizations that want to get more done more effectively: Get help. From the right person. At the right time. Get help. Every school, ...
How to Not Work with a “Lemon”
A few months ago, we were in the market to buy a house. A newly constructed home in our preferred neighborhood was beyond our budget, so we focused on the ...
Painkillers and Vitamins: Rethinking the Scope of Education Consulting Projects
Start-ups are often encouraged to reflect on whether their products are painkillers or vitamins. A painkiller makes a specific problem go away. Vitamins compensate for deficiencies and are good for ...
The Case for Short-Term Talent in Education
Like all great conversations, this one left me with plenty to think about. A good friend and I had just spent an hour brainstorming ideas for building authorizer capacity. As ...