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Situation Appraisal

You have begun a major reorganization with the intent of improving the quality of education and services at your institution. You are seeking initial accreditation with a recognized U.S. accrediting organization and require consultation in the evaluation and supervision of required documentation and paperwork. The organization will rely heavily on a matrix management approach, and will necessitate the active support and ownership of virtually all employees at every level for ultimate success. You are seeking objective, skilled, third-party assistance to safeguard the transition and the efficacy of the approaches used during the transition for the preparation period. In addition, you require ideas, insights, and proven methods in order to expedite the successful advancement of your institution.

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Objectives

The objectives of this consulting assistance include, but are not limited to:

• Adding value to the supervisory process for initial accreditation.

• Increasing the effectiveness of supervision.

• Securing employee ownership of the changes, especially among formal and informal leadership.

• Bringing to bear world-class techniques from superb organizations that have undergone similar transitions.

• Preventing problems before the more expensive and sometimes embarrassing contingent actions must be used.

• Using the opportunity to improve teamwork, prevent elitism, and build skills in matrix resource sharing and apportionment.

• Institutionalizing knowledge and keeping turnover of needed talent to a minimum.

• Realistic accreditation consultation.

• Thorough onsite inspection and evaluation.

• Preparation of accreditation-specific compliance checklists.

• Completion of the accreditation application.

• Staff education on improving quality and regulations.

• Conducting mock surveys and producing progress evaluations.

• Ensure ongoing Total Quality Management (TQM) maintenance and compliance.

• Providing specific and detailed feedback.

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