Needs & Readiness Assessment
- Facilitate internal discovery sessions with stakeholders (academic affairs, IT, career services, advancement).
- Translate institutional goals (student success, enrollment growth, cost savings, innovation) into solution requirements
Vendor Evaluation Frameworks
- Build scorecards to compare providers across cost, service quality, scalability, and mission alignment.
- Run RFP or RFI processes to create competitive tension among providers.
Negotiation Support
- Benchmark pricing and contract terms against industry standards.
- Help institutions push back on unfavorable terms (auto-renewals, IP clauses, student data use).
- Structure win-win agreements that maximize institutional value.
Post-Implementation ROI Reviews
- Measure provider performance against KPIs (student engagement, cost reduction, revenue impact).
- Advise on renewal or transition strategies.
Higher Education Solutions
- Diagnostic Package (4–6 weeks): Institutional assessment + written recommendations.
- Retainer (monthly): Ongoing advisory support for vendor selection, negotiations, and post implementation ROI reviews.
- Facilitated Workshop: One-time session on “How to Evaluate Vendors”.
- Deal Advisory: Guiding negotiations with solution providers.
