Leading Collaborative Change in
Higher Education
Reframing Execution in Educational Institutions
Higher education institutions have a unique complexity, they're a vibrant tapestry woven from many threads. Imagine the collegial hum of faculty governance debates, the data-driven precision of strategic planning meetings, the buzz of innovation labs, and the passionate calls for social justice echoing through the halls. These diverse internal cultures – collegial, managerial, developmental, advocacy, tangible, and virtual – each play a crucial role in an institution's success, but navigating their complex interplay can be a challenge. At Intervalue Consulting, we understand this unique ecosystem and provide leaders with the tools to not only manage individual cultures, but also transform them into a symphony of collaboration and high-impact execution.
Where Is Your Team On the 3 dimensions of Execution?
Do you feel confident with the results your area or Institution is achieving?
Is your team a unifying force in the "community"?
Does your team share the same excitement about the vision and strategy your leadership upholds?
Do you feel confident with the results your area or Institution is achieving?
Is your team a unifying force in the "community"?
Does your team share the same excitement about the vision and strategy your leadership upholds?
Where you need a breakthrough?
Need a clear and compelling framework for your Institution?
Are people creatively excited about a common vision?
Do you share the same fundamental principles and values?
Does your team speak the same "language" about the strategy and the Plan?
Need a team of leaders?
Struggling to keep your team engaged & positive?
Do they bring solutions with each problem? or Problems to each solution?
Does your team get things done on time?
Need to move forward in terms of results?
Do you feel like you and your team are doing a lot and not achieving much?
Do you have a model for execution, your way of getting things done in a systematic manner?
Need a Leadership Development System?
Do you have to look for talent outside the institution for leadership positions?
Is morale and engagement decreasing in the Institution?
Is it getting harder and harder to talk about change or adapt to new trends?
It’s Time…
Let's make a difference together!!
Book Your Free Consultation
This FREE, 30-60 minute consultation is all about value. No generic ideas. No hard sell. Just straight-forward analysis and a plan to systematically advance your Institution.
Book Your Free Consultation
This FREE, 30-60 minute consultation is all about value. No generic ideas. No hard sell. Just straight-forward analysis and a plan to systematically advance your Institution.
What We’ll Do Together:
Unravel institutional dynamics
Map Leadership Landscapes
Craft Development Blueprints
Establish a Rhythm of Impactful Actions
What We'll Do Together:
Unravel institutional dynamics
Map Leadership Landscapes
Craft Development Blueprints
Establish a Rhythm of Impactful Actions
Are You Making These Seven Critical Mistakes In Your Leadership Role?
Are you presenting your vision as an unyielding edict ("this is the way") instead of fostering engagement and co-creation?
Are you unintentionally neglecting crucial discussions with your team about the institution's core values and principles?
Do you prioritize your authority over building trust and genuine connections with your team and broader community?
While addressing negative behaviors might be uncomfortable, are you inadvertently creating an environment where such issues remain unaddressed and unresolved?
Do you find yourself micromanaging tasks and processes instead of empowering team members and delegating effectively?
Does spending most of your time working alone or with the same few people inadvertently limit opportunities for diverse leadership development and knowledge sharing across your area or Institution?
Have current administrative processes unintentionally created barriers to connecting your team's efforts to the concrete outcomes our community expects from the institution?
About Riaz Shoaie
Academic Leadership Experience: As Academic Vice-President, I implemented initiatives that significantly improved student engagement, reduced dropout rates, and strengthened the overall academic structure. Additionally, I've served as a Professor for 24 years in different institutions focused on social and economic development, where I actively fostered student curiosity and integrated community service into the curriculum, bridging the gap between academic scholarship and real-world challenges.
The Social and the Private Sector Combined: Beyond my academic experience, my journey has taken me from leading non-profit organizations in the environmental and educational spheres to pivotal roles in the private sector, such as Vice President of a US software development company. These diverse experiences have enriched my understanding of organizational development, strategic planning, talent development, and performance management. I'm particularly proud of establishing a leadership development system in an NGO and also in a PR Company, fostering their sustained growth. This blend of backgrounds equips me to adapt and apply best practices across sectors, aiming to enhance organizational sense of purpose and their effective social contribution.
Coaching & Training: Provided personalized coaching and training to 50+ leaders and facilitated 200+ workshops and presented at conferences in 13 countries worldwide. In the words of my my clients: ”Riaz has a special gift that not only inspires the generation of great ideas but also their execution!“, ” He has a great ability to find the right way.”, “His guidance has been essential in inspiring me and pushing me beyond my own limits."
Happily married to Cheryl and proud of my family with three children. In my free time, I enjoy devouring audiobooks while hiking in the majestic mountains of Canada, indulging in my love for learning and immersing in nature's beauty.
Testimonials
"Riaz has a special gift that not only inspires the generation of great ideas but also their execution!"
Sandra Straube Country Manager
at Captura Consulting
"Dr. Shoaie facilitated leadership workshops for the academic leadership team at Langara, including Deans, Associate Vice-Presidents and Directors. His comprehensive leadership assessment process helped us identify individual and team strengths, as well as areas for development. The workshops were then custom-designed with position-specific content according to our institution's needs, focusing on helping us create a future-facing relational leadership framework with strong practice-oriented outcomes. The training was outstanding - purpose-built for our specific needs, drawing together the best thinking in the literature on effective relational leadership.”
Pouyan Mahboubi, PhD
Provost & Vice-President Academic
Langara College
“Without a doubt, Riaz has strengthened my knowledge in decision-making, teamwork, time optimization at work, being more empathetic with my team, and most importantly, the importance of making decisions based on principles and values. I highly recommend Riaz's professional services..."
Lidia Sensano
Dean - Faculty of Business at NUR University
About Riaz Shoaie
Academic Leadership Experience: As Academic Vice-President, I implemented initiatives that significantly improved student engagement, reduced dropout rates, and strengthened the overall academic structure. Additionally, I've served as a Professor for 24 years in different institutions focused on social and economic development, where I actively fostered student curiosity and integrated community service into the curriculum, bridging the gap between academic scholarship and real-world challenges.
The Social and the Private Sector Combined:
Beyond my academic experience, my journey has taken me from leading non-profit organizations in the environmental and educational spheres to pivotal roles in the private sector, such as Vice President of a US software development company. These diverse experiences have enriched my understanding of organizational development, strategic planning, talent development, and performance management. I'm particularly proud of establishing a leadership development system in an NGO and also in a PR Company, fostering their sustained growth. This blend of backgrounds equips me to adapt and apply best practices across sectors, aiming to enhance organizational sense of purpose and their effective social contribution.
Coaching & Training: Provided personalized coaching and training to 50+ leaders and facilitated 200+ workshops and presented at conferences in 13 countries worldwide. In the words of my my clients: ”Riaz has a special gift that not only inspires the generation of great ideas but also their execution!“, ” He has a great ability to find the right way.”, “His guidance has been essential in inspiring me and pushing me beyond my own limits."
Happily married: to Cheryl and proud of my family with three children. In my free time, I enjoy devouring audiobooks while hiking in the majestic mountains of Canada, indulging in my love for learning and immersing in nature's beauty.
