Services — Signal & Strategy LLC

Services

What I do — and how I do it.

Every engagement is different. Kerry works as an advisor, facilitator, interim executive, or executive coach — whatever role best serves your organization's needs.

Public media organizations face a distinct set of challenges: institutional complexity, evolving revenue models, governance pressures, and leadership transitions that can define a station's trajectory for decades. Kerry brings 40+ years of experience navigating exactly these challenges — from the inside.

01

Strategic Planning & Organizational Transformation

Translating complex organizational challenges into clear, actionable direction. Kerry works alongside boards and leadership teams to define strategy, align priorities, and build the internal momentum needed to execute — not just plan.

  • Organizational assessments and strategic audits
  • Multi-year strategic planning processes
  • Change management and implementation support
  • Stakeholder alignment and facilitation

02

University Licensee Strategy & Governance

Deep expertise helping university-licensed stations navigate the unique pressures of institutional change. Kerry has worked directly with university-licensed stations on governance restructuring, institutional relationships, and the strategic decisions that determine long-term independence and sustainability.

  • University-station relationship strategy
  • Governance restructuring and board development
  • Strategic partnerships and shared-service models
  • Mergers, acquisitions, and organizational restructuring

03

Executive Leadership & Interim Management

When an organization needs experienced leadership during a transition, Kerry steps in. Whether serving as interim executive, executive coach, or senior advisor, he helps organizations maintain momentum and make sound decisions during critical periods.

  • Interim executive leadership
  • Executive coaching and leadership development
  • Leadership transition planning and onboarding
  • Executive search advisory

04

Revenue Growth & Major Gift Strategy

Practical, experienced guidance on the revenue strategies that sustain public media organizations — from major gift programs to membership growth, underwriting, and diversified revenue development.

  • Major gift strategy and campaign planning
  • Membership and revenue diversification
  • Fundraising operations and team development
  • Donor stewardship and board engagement

05

Board Governance & Executive Coaching

Strong boards and strong executives are the foundation of sustainable organizations. Kerry works with boards and senior leaders to clarify roles, strengthen governance practices, and build the leadership capacity needed for long-term success.

  • Board governance assessments and retreats
  • Board recruitment and development
  • Executive coaching for station leaders
  • Leadership team alignment and effectiveness

06

Digital Strategy & Organizational Performance

Helping public media organizations think clearly about digital transformation — not as a technology project, but as an organizational and strategic challenge that touches every part of the institution.

  • Digital strategy development
  • Organizational performance assessment
  • Technology and platform decision-making
  • Audience development and engagement strategy

Not sure which engagement model fits?

Most conversations start with a simple question: what's the challenge you're facing? From there, we figure out together what kind of support would be most useful.

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