Consulting Services

We know your office relies on four key functions working well: your people, your strategy, your funding, and your programs.

People.
Motivate and keep your people.
Strategy.
Develop and refine your strategy.
Funding.
Create capacity to do more with less funding.
Programs.
Offer adaptable and accessible programming and services.

OUR SERVICES

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS

1. Collaboration

We believe in a collaborative approach. We work closely with you to understand your unique challenges and develop a personalized action plan. We will put together a proposal of the services and workshops that we think are the best fit for your office's needs.

2. Assessment

We begin all projects by conducting a comprehensive needs assessment. Depending on the scope of the project, this may include evaluating your current operations, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and analyzing student demographics and trends.

3. Proposal Review & Contract


Review the proposal.  If you have questions, reach out and we’re happy to address questions or concerns before final approval.  Once approved, the timeline is agreed upon and a final contract is created and signed.  Consulting projects are billed at an hourly rate. CIS Abroad Affiliates receive a 10% discount on the hourly rate. In addition to hourly rates, travel expenses (airfare, car rental, hotel) and meals are also included in the final invoice.

4. Implementation

It’s time to get started! Our consulting services team will facilitate the proposed workshops either in person or virtually (as needed).  We’ll work with you and your team on the goals and stages of the project and ensure everyone is on the same page.  We value our partners and view ourselves as an extension of your team.

5. Evaluation & Next Steps


Tell us how we did!  At the end of each project partners will receive an evaluation to complete.  Partner feedback is so valuable as it helps us ensure we're delivering quality service.  This is also a great place for partners to share how we can continue to support their office.

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HOW CAN WE HELP?

Working with CIS Abroad's Consulting Team has been an incredibly positive experience. Their professionalism and preparation are on point—they come to every session with well-thought-out, multi-modal materials and consistently demonstrate reliability and respect for our time. But what truly sets them apart is their calm and curious energy. Even in the most emotionally charged situations, they create a safe and constructive space that helps diffuse tension and encourages open communication.

Christina Lorimer

An unexpected benefit of working with CIS Abroad was their authenticity and vulnerability. They model the kind of openness and trust that fosters real growth and connection. To other institutions considering working with CIS Abroad, I would say: don’t hesitate. Their approach will enhance your team’s skills and can help transform how you work together—but only if you’re willing to put in the work yourself. If you do, the partnership will leave a lasting impact.

Christina Lorimer
I thoroughly enjoyed my time in our retreat. The vibe was positive, the space was a safe space to discuss potentially difficult topics, and the team building activities were both enjoyable and illuminating.
Chris Reed
I loved having CIS Abroad come in and do a retreat for our staff. It gave us a chance to interact and learn more about one another in fun and exciting ways. I feel like this workshop has given us the tools to work more effectively with one another going forward. We look forward to continuing to work with the CIS Abroad consultants in the future!
Sydney Elliott
Being required to come together with our team made us understand where we can do better to help our students and the university that we serve. I highly recommend partaking in this opportunity if given the chance, even if you think you're program is at it's highest achieving level, there is always room for improvement that sometimes needs to come from a outside perspective.
Natalee Gomez
The consulting services provided by CIS Abroad afforded my campus stakeholders and I dedicated time to truly focus on assessment and strategic planning. CIS Abroad effectively coached my colleagues and I through some challenging scenarios and provided a roadmap for future planning. I look forward to continued partnership with CIS Abroad as we implement the new ideas developed through CIS's consulting service workshops.
Whitney Longnecker
Ginny and Jess were fantastic workshop facilitators. They helped our team learn more about ourselves and each other, as well as strategies for communicating according to our (very) different personalities. We walked away feeling more connected as a team and excited for the future. Ginny and Jess truly felt like a part of the team by the end of the workshop; they were so genuine and easy to talk to! I am so appreciative to them and the whole CISAbroad team for their hard work. I would highly recommend their services!
Caleb McGill

The training got right to the essential tactics and strategies of how we can still produce quality work without the overwhelm or the feeling of burnout, focusing on actionable bite-size steps. Scott and Kris leveraged their expertise in education abroad and leadership to deliver insights into critical aspects such as identifying core customers, leveraging data for effective decision-making, and fine-tuning program portfolios. [This] has reignited our passion for offering transformative experiences to our students while ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in our operations. 

Yomarie Castellano