“Stephen Holmes represents the rare consultant that understands both the financial and managerial data, as well as the perennial driving goals of the client organization. His research uncovers hard to find trends that encompass market capture, pricing determinations, essential family values that are at the core of what independent schools need to deliver, and a host of other factors vital to consulting intelligence.”
“Dr. Holmes’ presentation on reputation management provided extremely valuable insights that led to strategic changes at our school. His emphasis on benchmarking and building authentic evidence enabled our Board to make more informed decisions to shape our school’s future.”
“At the beginning of this strategic plan, I was not sure what to expect having never participated in one before, but Stephen and his team set out a road map which was essential. Then, he set to work really getting to know the school, its stakeholders, views, goals and dreams, as well as its blind spots. In the end, Stephen offered a detailed plan based on what he heard and saw, combined with insights from his wealth of knowledge of other local and schools from around the world. For any school, new or old, I see now how important it is to do a strategic plan especially under the direction of Stephen who is a genuine expert, hard-working and good person making the whole process thoroughly enjoyable.”
“CCIS had the pleasure and honor of hosting Dr. Stephen Holmes for a well-attended and compelling workshop on Reputation today. His depth of knowledge and engaging delivery style made complex concepts accessible and thought-provoking. It’s clear he is an expert on the subject matter! Dr. Holmes adeptly navigated the intricacies of reputation management, blending theoretical insights with practical advice. There is much interest in collaborating for additional work within our regional consortium. I look forward to working with Dr. Holmes again!”
“Dr Holmes’ extensive evaluation of our reputation and market analysis, community research and strategy development for our school in 2023/24 has been simply outstanding.”
“Throughout my career as an educator and Head of School, I have participated in countless workshops, but Dr Holmes presentation on how schools can deliberately enhance their reputation, and drive enrollment stood out as particularly compelling and thought-provoking. We sought his guidance to help rejuvenate our reputation and redefine our strategic plan and future positioning. His methodical and thorough approach using a seven-step process yielded results that were both insightful and actionable. The Board, faculty, and I were deeply impressed by his work, and I am sincerely grateful for the significant and lasting impact he has had on our school.”
“I just wanted to reach out with a word of gratitude for all of your tremendous help and support last year on reputation and positioning. I truly cannot begin to describe how your study helped us hone in on our language and words to describe what we do at OLP. Your study helped to re-shape our narrative. Although we are still on the path, not quite there fully, we are definitely getting closer!
Dr. Stephen Holmes provided the Academy of Our Lady of Peace with an invaluable reputation analysis that was both comprehensive and actionable. After working with separate consultants, Dr. Holmes’ strategic insights finally provided us the clarity and direction needed to bridge the gap between our internal strengths and constituents perceptions. His expertise not only validated our mission but also equipped us with tangible steps to further strengthen our reputation. We are deeply grateful for his partnership and the lasting impact of his work.”
