▬ LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR
▬ MID-LEVEL & EXECUTIVE LEADERS

Leadership at every level demands strategic insight, ethical decision-making, and the ability to drive meaningful change. Through A. B. Harvey-Smith Educational Consulting and Sapientia One Global Solutions, we offer targeted leadership training designed to equip mid-level and executive leaders with the expertise necessary to lead with integrity and vision.

▬ LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR
▬ MID-LEVEL & EXECUTIVE LEADERS

Leadership at every level demands strategic insight, ethical decision-making, and the ability to drive meaningful change. Through A. B. Harvey-Smith Educational Consulting and Sapientia One Global Solutions, we offer targeted leadership training designed to equip mid-level and executive leaders with the expertise necessary to lead with integrity and vision.

 

Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith

In today’s dynamic educational landscape, effective leadership is crucial at all levels. Our comprehensive leadership and training programs are designed to empower mid-level and executive leaders, as well as those aspiring to community college cabinet roles and the presidency. These programs equip leaders with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to navigate challenges, drive innovation, and lead their institutions to success.

Our customized consulting and training solutions focus on strategic leadership development, organizational transformation, and executive readiness, ensuring that aspiring and current leaders are prepared to navigate complex challenges with confidence.

Whether you are strengthening your leadership pipeline or preparing for the next phase of your career, our programs offer practical frameworks, expert coaching, and actionable strategies tailored to elevate your leadership impact.

Leadership at every level demands strategic insight, ethical decision-making, and the ability to drive meaningful change. Through A. B. Harvey-Smith Educational Consulting and Sapientia One Global Solutions, we offer targeted leadership training designed to equip mid-level and executive leaders with the expertise necessary to lead with integrity and vision.

Our customized consulting and training solutions focus on strategic leadership development, organizational transformation, and executive readiness, ensuring that aspiring and current leaders are prepared to navigate complex challenges with confidence.

Whether you are strengthening your leadership pipeline or preparing for the next phase of your career, our programs offer practical frameworks, expert coaching, and actionable strategies tailored to elevate your leadership impact.

 

Program Highlights

Strategic Development: Gain insights into strategic planning, decision-making, and organizational management. Learn to align institutional goals with actionable strategies that foster growth and excellence.

Change Management: Develop the ability to lead through change, inspire teams, and create a culture of adaptability and resilience. Master techniques to manage transitions effectively and sustain high performance.  The Harvey-Smith Change Management Model (c) will provide a strategic approach to addressing organizational shifts.

Stakeholder Engagement: Learn to build and maintain strong relationships with organizational stakeholders. Enhance your communication and negotiation skills to drive collaboration and support.

Innovative Leadership: Embrace innovation and leverage and enhance outcomes. Explore cutting-edge trends and best practices in organizational leadership.

Join our program to become a transformative leader who can lead with vision, integrity, and impact.

Whether you are an aspiring organizational leader, community college cabinet member, a mid-level leader looking to advance, or an executive aiming for a college presidency, our training will prepare you for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Targeted Leadership & Speaker Series

This curated series brings together thought leaders, change-makers, and industry experts to tackle the most pressing leadership challenges facing higher education, corporations, and public institutions. Designed for mid-level and executive leaders, each session provides cutting-edge insights, practical strategies, and forward-thinking solutions to navigate today’s evolving landscape.

 

Current Series and Trainings Available:

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Women’s Leadership Series: Rise and Lead

Description:  

Empowering women to lead with confidence, authenticity, and impact, the Women’s Leadership Series is dedicated to nurturing the unique strengths and talents of female leaders. This series provides a supportive and inspiring environment for women at all stages of their leadership journey.

Program Components:

Workshops: Interactive sessions focused on leadership development, communication skills, and career advancement. Topics include building confidence, navigating workplace dynamics, and leading with purpose.

Mentorship Program: Connect with experienced female leaders who can provide guidance, support, and valuable insights. Our mentorship program fosters meaningful relationships and accelerates professional growth.

Networking Events: Engage with a community of like-minded women leaders. Our networking events create opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support.

Keynote Speakers: Gain inspiration from trailblazing women who have shattered glass ceilings and achieved remarkable success. Our keynote speakers share their stories, challenges, and strategies for overcoming obstacles.

Personal Development: Focus on holistic growth with sessions on work-life balance, self-care, and resilience. Learn to thrive both personally and professionally.

Join the Women’s Leadership Series to unlock your potential, build lasting connections, and lead with confidence and impact.

Black Women in Leadership Series: Elevate and Empower

Description:

The Black Women in Leadership Series is a transformative program designed to uplift, empower, and celebrate Black women leaders. This series addresses the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Black women in leadership roles and provides a platform for growth, advocacy, and excellence.

Program Components:

Leadership Workshops: Engage in specialized workshops that address the intersectionality of race and gender in leadership. Topics include navigating bias, building influence, and advocating for equity and inclusion.

Community Building: Foster a sense of community and solidarity among Black women leaders. Our program offers opportunities to connect, share experiences, and support each other in a safe and empowering environment.

Mentorship and Coaching: Access personalized mentorship and coaching from accomplished Black women leaders. Our mentors provide guidance, encouragement, and practical advice for overcoming challenges and achieving career goals.

Advocacy and Empowerment: Learn to advocate for yourself and others. Gain tools and strategies to drive systemic change, promote diversity, and create inclusive workplaces.

Celebrating Excellence: Celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black women leaders. Our program highlights success stories, honors trailblazers, and inspires the next generation of leaders.

Join the Black Women in Leadership Series to elevate your leadership journey, empower your community, and lead with strength, authenticity, and purpose.

Shaping the Future of Leadership

This curated series brings together thought leaders, change-makers, and industry experts to tackle the most pressing leadership challenges facing higher education, corporations, and public institutions. Designed for mid-level and executive leaders, each session provides cutting-edge insights, practical strategies, and forward-thinking solutions to navigate today’s evolving landscape.

Current Series and Trainings Available:

1. The College Closure Phenomenon: Preparing Leaders for Institutional Transitions

  • Exploring the financial, demographic, and policy-driven forces behind closures
  • Strategies for ethical leadership in times of institutional crisis
  • Case studies on successful transition management

2. Creating a Humanistic & Organizational Response to Policy Disruptions

  • Addressing sweeping policy shifts with equity and institutional resilience
  • Building adaptable leadership frameworks for education, corporate, and public sectors
  • Navigating uncertainty while fostering inclusive decision-making

3. Redefining Leadership in the Face of Rapid Change

  • Thriving amid policy shifts and economic upheaval
  • Strengthening agility, emotional intelligence, and visionary thinking in leadership
  • Innovative strategies for leading multi-stakeholder organizations

4. Leadership Beyond the C-Suite: Building the Next Generation of Executives

  • Career pathways for aspiring college presidents and corporate executives
  • Developing cross-sector leadership competencies for dynamic environments
  • Leveraging mentorship and strategic career positioning

5. Governing with Integrity: Board Leadership for Institutional Impact

  • Preparing trustees and executives for effective governance
  • Strengthening fiduciary oversight and decision-making for long-term success
  • Case studies of governance failures and transformational leadership models

6. Crisis Leadership & Resilience: Leading Through Institutional Uncertainty

  • Navigating financial, legal, and policy-driven institutional disruptions
  • Building resilient teams and adaptive leadership strategies
  • Case studies of leaders who successfully turned crisis into opportunity

This series offers visionary leadership training, strategic tools, and actionable solutions to empower leaders facing unprecedented change.

Higher Education on the Brink: A Leadership Series for Institutional Resilience

SOON TO BE RELEASED

1. The Future of Higher Education: Surviving & Thriving Amid Disruption

    • Identifying key forces driving institutional transformation
    • Strategies for navigating financial instability and enrollment declines
    • Case studies of colleges that successfully adapted to changing landscapes

2. Leadership in Crisis: The Art of Institutional Resilience

    • Executive decision-making in times of uncertainty
    • Cultivating leadership agility and stakeholder trust
    • Preparing leaders for unexpected closures and realignments

3. Humanizing Higher Education: Retaining Faculty, Students & Communities

    • Addressing burnout and disengagement in educational environments
    • Strategies for fostering equity, inclusion, and well-being in policy and practice
    • The role of leadership in shaping a values-driven institutional culture

4. The College Closure Phenomenon: Navigating Institutional Realignment

    • Understanding the financial and policy drivers of closures
    • Ethical leadership during consolidation and restructuring
    • Exploring alternative models for institutional survival

5. Public Policy & Higher Education: Responding to Rapid Policy Shifts

    • How legislative changes impact funding, accreditation, and institutional governance
    • Crafting leadership responses that align with evolving state and federal policies
    • Preparing educational organizations for the next wave of policy reform

6. Leading with Integrity: Ethical Decision-Making in Higher Education

    • Strengthening institutional accountability and transparency
    • Balancing mission-driven leadership with financial realities
    • Case studies of successful leadership interventions in times of change

Each session in this Higher Education on the Brink series is designed to provide leaders with strategic tools, practical frameworks, and expert insights to navigate today’s challenges with confidence and foresight.

Women’s Leadership Series: Rise and Lead

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Women’s Leadership Series: Rise and Lead

Description:  

Empowering women to lead with confidence, authenticity, and impact, the Women’s Leadership Series is dedicated to nurturing the unique strengths and talents of female leaders. This series provides a supportive and inspiring environment for women at all stages of their leadership journey.

Program Components:

Workshops: Interactive sessions focused on leadership development, communication skills, and career advancement. Topics include building confidence, navigating workplace dynamics, and leading with purpose.

Mentorship Program: Connect with experienced female leaders who can provide guidance, support, and valuable insights. Our mentorship program fosters meaningful relationships and accelerates professional growth.

Networking Events: Engage with a community of like-minded women leaders. Our networking events create opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support.

Keynote Speakers: Gain inspiration from trailblazing women who have shattered glass ceilings and achieved remarkable success. Our keynote speakers share their stories, challenges, and strategies for overcoming obstacles.

Personal Development: Focus on holistic growth with sessions on work-life balance, self-care, and resilience. Learn to thrive both personally and professionally.

Join the Women’s Leadership Series to unlock your potential, build lasting connections, and lead with confidence and impact.

Black Women in Leadership Series: Elevate and Empower

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Black Women in Leadership Series: Elevate and Empower

Description:

The Black Women in Leadership Series is a transformative program designed to uplift, empower, and celebrate Black women leaders. This series addresses the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Black women in leadership roles and provides a platform for growth, advocacy, and excellence.

Program Components:

Leadership Workshops: Engage in specialized workshops that address the intersectionality of race and gender in leadership. Topics include navigating bias, building influence, and advocating for equity and inclusion.

Community Building: Foster a sense of community and solidarity among Black women leaders. Our program offers opportunities to connect, share experiences, and support each other in a safe and empowering environment.

Mentorship and Coaching: Access personalized mentorship and coaching from accomplished Black women leaders. Our mentors provide guidance, encouragement, and practical advice for overcoming challenges and achieving career goals.

Advocacy and Empowerment: Learn to advocate for yourself and others. Gain tools and strategies to drive systemic change, promote diversity, and create inclusive workplaces.

Celebrating Excellence: Celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black women leaders. Our program highlights success stories, honors trailblazers, and inspires the next generation of leaders.

Join the Black Women in Leadership Series to elevate your leadership journey, empower your community, and lead with strength, authenticity, and purpose.

Shaping the Future of Leadership

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Targeted Leadership & Speaker Series: Shaping the Future of Leadership

This curated series brings together thought leaders, change-makers, and industry experts to tackle the most pressing leadership challenges facing higher education, corporations, and public institutions. Designed for mid-level and executive leaders, each session provides cutting-edge insights, practical strategies, and forward-thinking solutions to navigate today’s evolving landscape.

Current Series and Trainings Available:

1. The College Closure Phenomenon: Preparing Leaders for Institutional Transitions

  • Exploring the financial, demographic, and policy-driven forces behind closures
  • Strategies for ethical leadership in times of institutional crisis
  • Case studies on successful transition management

2. Creating a Humanistic & Organizational Response to Policy Disruptions

  • Addressing sweeping policy shifts with equity and institutional resilience
  • Building adaptable leadership frameworks for education, corporate, and public sectors
  • Navigating uncertainty while fostering inclusive decision-making

3. Redefining Leadership in the Face of Rapid Change

  • Thriving amid policy shifts and economic upheaval
  • Strengthening agility, emotional intelligence, and visionary thinking in leadership
  • Innovative strategies for leading multi-stakeholder organizations

4. Leadership Beyond the C-Suite: Building the Next Generation of Executives

  • Career pathways for aspiring college presidents and corporate executives
  • Developing cross-sector leadership competencies for dynamic environments
  • Leveraging mentorship and strategic career positioning

5. Governing with Integrity: Board Leadership for Institutional Impact

  • Preparing trustees and executives for effective governance
  • Strengthening fiduciary oversight and decision-making for long-term success
  • Case studies of governance failures and transformational leadership models

6. Crisis Leadership & Resilience: Leading Through Institutional Uncertainty

  • Navigating financial, legal, and policy-driven institutional disruptions
  • Building resilient teams and adaptive leadership strategies
  • Case studies of leaders who successfully turned crisis into opportunity

This series offers visionary leadership training, strategic tools, and actionable solutions to empower leaders facing unprecedented change.

Higher Education on the Brink: A Leadership Series for Institutional Resilience

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Higher Education on the Brink: A Leadership Series for Institutional Resilience

SOON TO BE RELEASED

1. The Future of Higher Education: Surviving & Thriving Amid Disruption

    • Identifying key forces driving institutional transformation
    • Strategies for navigating financial instability and enrollment declines
    • Case studies of colleges that successfully adapted to changing landscapes

2. Leadership in Crisis: The Art of Institutional Resilience

    • Executive decision-making in times of uncertainty
    • Cultivating leadership agility and stakeholder trust
    • Preparing leaders for unexpected closures and realignments

3. Humanizing Higher Education: Retaining Faculty, Students & Communities

    • Addressing burnout and disengagement in educational environments
    • Strategies for fostering equity, inclusion, and well-being in policy and practice
    • The role of leadership in shaping a values-driven institutional culture

4. The College Closure Phenomenon: Navigating Institutional Realignment

    • Understanding the financial and policy drivers of closures
    • Ethical leadership during consolidation and restructuring
    • Exploring alternative models for institutional survival

5. Public Policy & Higher Education: Responding to Rapid Policy Shifts

    • How legislative changes impact funding, accreditation, and institutional governance
    • Crafting leadership responses that align with evolving state and federal policies
    • Preparing educational organizations for the next wave of policy reform

6. Leading with Integrity: Ethical Decision-Making in Higher Education

    • Strengthening institutional accountability and transparency
    • Balancing mission-driven leadership with financial realities
    • Case studies of successful leadership interventions in times of change

Each session in this Higher Education on the Brink series is designed to provide leaders with strategic tools, practical frameworks, and expert insights to navigate today’s challenges with confidence and foresight.

Utilizing her leadership and expertise in Community College Leadership in various cabinet posts including more than fifteen years at the Presidential and Executive Vice Chancellor level, Founder Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith takes great pride in providing confidential training and support to those aspiring to such leadership positions. She personally conducts all of the training in this area with support from industry leaders. Below is a sample session for this multi day experience.

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