Consulting services for Board-led Succession planning

Seeking qualified and experienced bidder(s) for consulting services for Board-led Succession planning – development of a comprehensive Strategic Succession Plan to ensure the continuity of effective executive staff-level leadership.

Friendship Public Charter Schools is requesting proposals for Board-led Succession Planning to ensure the continuity of effective staff-level executive leadership.

The Friendship PCS Board of Trustees invites qualified consultants or firms to submit proposals for the development of a comprehensive Strategic Succession Plan. The purpose of this initiative is to ensure the continuity of effective staff-level executive leadership.

Project Overview: The selected consultant/firm will work closely with the Board of Trustees to design and document a Strategic Succession Plan. The primary objectives are as follows:

Scope of Work: The consultant/firm will undertake the following key activities:

1. Needs Assessment: Conduct a thorough needs assessment to understand the current leadership structure and future leadership requirements.
2. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders, including current board members, senior management, and external advisors, to gather insights and input.
3. Succession Plan Development: Develop a customized Succession Plan that includes:

1. 1. 1. Clear criteria for executive leadership selection
      2. Identification of potential candidates
      3. Candidate evaluation tools
      4. Succession structure: Review and recommend any necessary changes to the organization’s leadership structure to support an effective succession plan.

1. Documentation: Prepare comprehensive documentation of the succession plan, including written guidelines, policies, and procedures.

1. The proposal should include a detailed methodology, timeline, budget, and relevant qualifications.
2. Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. 1. Experience and expertise in board-led succession planning
   2. Experience with public charter schools and/or education-related organizations
   3. Understanding of our organization’s needs
   4. Proposed methodology and approach
   5. Budget and cost-effectiveness
   6. References and track record