APPA Advisors
Strategic Guidance for Facilities Excellence in Higher Education
APPA Advisors offers trusted, peer-driven consulting services exclusively tailored to the unique challenges of educational institutions. As forces of change accelerate across the higher education landscape—tightened budgets, shifting public expectations, evolving workforce demands, and rapid technological advancement—facilities leaders must navigate increasing complexity with clarity, agility, and purpose.
That’s where APPA Advisors comes in.
Why APPA Advisors?
Unmatched Expertise: Our Advisors are seasoned facilities professionals—former or current senior leaders with a demonstrated track record of success at institutions like yours. They bring operational knowledge, strategic insight, and a deep understanding of the culture and financial structures of higher education.
Tailored Solutions: From focused advice on a single issue to institution-wide evaluations, APPA’s services are scalable, customized, and designed to meet your most urgent and strategic needs—delivered via phone, video, or on-site engagement.
Peer Perspective: As a mission-driven, nonprofit association, APPA connects you with advisors who speak your language and understand your environment—helping you solve today’s problems and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges.
What We Offer
Targeted Performance Reviews
Concise, high-impact evaluations of select functions, including recommendations and support for redesigning services, processes, and personnel.
Executive Coaching
One-on-one mentoring for facilities leaders navigating change, addressing challenges, or building leadership capacity.
Talent Management
Assessments and strategies for workforce development, training, and succession planning—ensuring long-term readiness.
Strategic Organizational Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations of operations, service delivery models, organizational design, and facilities performance.
Training & Professional Development
Workshops and sessions tailored for frontline supervisors, mid-level managers, and executive teams.
Our Process
- Consultation: Initiated with the APPA Advisors Program Manager for a preliminary discussion.
- Scope Development: A structured interview defines the scope of work and service needs.
- Team Selection: A Senior Advisor or team is proposed based on the institution’s profile—subject to client approval.
- Proposal & Agreement: A clear outline of the process, timeline, deliverables, and cost is provided for final sign-off.
Who We Are
APPA Advisors includes a deep pool of Senior Advisors and Advisors:
- Senior Advisors are retired or active executives with extensive experience at the director, AVP, or VP level, often with prior service in APPA’s Facilities Management Evaluation Program (FMEP).
- Advisors are accomplished professionals actively working in higher education, recognized for their subject matter expertise and professional contributions.
Each engagement team is led by a Senior Advisor Team Leader, who oversees communication, planning, the review process, and delivery of results.
Deliverables You Can Expect
- Custom written reports and findings
- Oral briefings and executive presentations
- Actionable recommendations
- Post-review follow-up and implementation support
- Training programs aligned to institutional needs
Partner with APPA Advisors
In a time of uncertainty and transformation, APPA Advisors is your strategic ally—delivering trusted peer insight, practical solutions, and measurable results to help your facilities organization evolve, lead, and thrive.
Contact Us
For more information and to engage APPA Advisors:
Lindsay Wagner, Ph.D.
Email: lwagner@appa.org
Strategic Guidance for Facilities Excellence in Higher Education
APPA Advisors offers trusted, peer-driven consulting services exclusively tailored to the unique challenges of educational institutions. As forces of change accelerate across the higher education landscape—tightened budgets, shifting public expectations, evolving workforce demands, and rapid technological advancement—facilities leaders must navigate increasing complexity with clarity, agility, and purpose.
That’s where APPA Advisors comes in.
Why APPA Advisors?
Unmatched Expertise: Our Advisors are seasoned facilities professionals—former or current senior leaders with a demonstrated track record of success at institutions like yours. They bring operational knowledge, strategic insight, and a deep understanding of the culture and financial structures of higher education.
Tailored Solutions: From focused advice on a single issue to institution-wide evaluations, APPA’s services are scalable, customized, and designed to meet your most urgent and strategic needs—delivered via phone, video, or on-site engagement.
Peer Perspective: As a mission-driven, nonprofit association, APPA connects you with advisors who speak your language and understand your environment—helping you solve today’s problems and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges.
What We Offer
Targeted Performance Reviews
Concise, high-impact evaluations of select functions, including recommendations and support for redesigning services, processes, and personnel.
Executive Coaching
One-on-one mentoring for facilities leaders navigating change, addressing challenges, or building leadership capacity.
Talent Management
Assessments and strategies for workforce development, training, and succession planning—ensuring long-term readiness.
Strategic Organizational Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations of operations, service delivery models, organizational design, and facilities performance.
Training & Professional Development
Workshops and sessions tailored for frontline supervisors, mid-level managers, and executive teams.
Our Process
- Consultation: Initiated with the APPA Advisors Program Manager for a preliminary discussion.
- Scope Development: A structured interview defines the scope of work and service needs.
- Team Selection: A Senior Advisor or team is proposed based on the institution’s profile—subject to client approval.
- Proposal & Agreement: A clear outline of the process, timeline, deliverables, and cost is provided for final sign-off.
Who We Are
APPA Advisors includes a deep pool of Senior Advisors and Advisors:
- Senior Advisors are retired or active executives with extensive experience at the director, AVP, or VP level, often with prior service in APPA’s Facilities Management Evaluation Program (FMEP).
- Advisors are accomplished professionals actively working in higher education, recognized for their subject matter expertise and professional contributions.
Each engagement team is led by a Senior Advisor Team Leader, who oversees communication, planning, the review process, and delivery of results.
Deliverables You Can Expect
- Custom written reports and findings
- Oral briefings and executive presentations
- Actionable recommendations
- Post-review follow-up and implementation support
- Training programs aligned to institutional needs
Partner with APPA Advisors
In a time of uncertainty and transformation, APPA Advisors is your strategic ally—delivering trusted peer insight, practical solutions, and measurable results to help your facilities organization evolve, lead, and thrive.
Contact Us
For more information and to engage APPA Advisors:
Lindsay Wagner, Ph.D.
Email: lwagner@appa.org
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