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Talent Solutions for Education

Educational institutions face a host of unique organizational challenges. Unlocking the full potential of your educators, administrators, and students takes a different approach than that of the corporate world.

Having worked with hundreds of higher-education and K-12 institutes over the last 40 years, we have developed a deep understanding of the educational landscape and needs. This allows us to offer targeted services that enhance leadership capabilities, improve team dynamics, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within schools, colleges, and universities.

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Solutions to Critical

Education Challenges

Faculty and Staff Retention

Retaining talented faculty and staff is crucial for the long-term success of any educational institution, yet high workloads, lower compensation, and challenging work conditions often lead to significant attrition. This turnover can disrupt the continuity of education and strain remaining staff, ultimately affecting student outcomes.

Understanding the underlying causes of attrition is the first step toward creating a workplace where educators feel valued and motivated to stay. By using Bartell’s tools, you can uncover these causes and take targeted actions to create a culture that fosters greater purpose and wellness. When your faculty and staff feel supported, their commitment to your institution strengthens, reducing turnover and ensuring that your students benefit from a stable, experienced teaching and support staff.

Manage Mental Health and Wellness

In the challenging environment of education, maintaining mental health and wellness is increasingly difficult for both faculty and staff. Limited resources, competing responsibilities, and the constant demand to perform at high levels can lead to burnout and decreased job satisfaction.

However, mental well-being is crucial not just for the individual, but for the overall health of your institution. Bartell’s assessments help you identify the specific stressors affecting your team and provide you with tailored strategies to address them. By focusing on mental health and work-life harmony, you can create an environment where educators feel balanced and supported, allowing them to bring their best selves to their work and positively impact student success.

Producing Results with Limited Resources

In an educational landscape where resources are often limited, achieving exceptional results requires creativity, alignment, and a shared sense of purpose. When every dollar and second counts, and every resource must be maximized, the focus must shift toward building a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our approach ensures that your teams are aligned, communication is strong, and individuals are empowered to play to their strengths.

By fostering a sense of shared vision, even the most resource-constrained institutions can unlock remarkable potential. This not only leads to better educational outcomes but also builds resilience and adaptability within your organization, positioning you to thrive in challenging circumstances.

Bartell made the difference between my desire for Restek to function as a team versus actually becoming a team.

Thanks to the Bartell organization, Restek has become a company where every employee thinks and functions as if they are owners.

Of all the money Restek ever spent – Bartell and Leadership Flight School™ made the biggest impact on our culture and financial success.

Paul Silvis

Founder of Restek, Current Head Coach of Silcotek

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Managing Complex Organizational Dynamics

Educational institutions often operate within complex organizational structures, with multiple departments, reporting requirements, and diverse personalities at play. These dynamics can lead to conflicts, miscommunications, and inefficiencies that hinder your institution’s ability to provide the best education possible.

We help you navigate these complexities by aligning teams, reducing unhealthy conflict, and creating an environment where both staff and students can thrive. When your organization functions smoothly, with clear communication and collaborative teamwork, the entire educational process becomes more effective, allowing you to focus on what matters most: educating your students.

Building Leaders for Our Future Leaders

Leadership is more critical in education today than ever before. As communities, parents, and students increasingly look to schools and universities for examples of what leadership should look like, the need for strong, capable leaders is undeniable.

Bartell helps you cultivate leaders who empower their teams, promote diversity, and inspire creativity. These leaders not only guide your institution through challenges but also set the tone for the future, ensuring that the next generation of educators is prepared to take the helm. By investing in leadership development, you are investing in the long-term success and sustainability of your educational institution.

Creating an Exceptional Culture

The culture of your educational institution is the foundation upon which everything else is built. A positive, supportive culture not only enhances the experience of faculty and staff but also directly impacts student outcomes.

When your institution is grounded in solid values, performance and satisfaction improves, engagement levels rise, and academic outcomes follow suit. By focusing on building an exceptional culture, you set your institution apart from others, creating a place where both educators and students can excel and achieve their full potential.

Experience in the Field

Bartell has a long history of partnering with educational institutions—from small private colleges and Big 10 universities to K-12 schools across rural towns and large city districts. We’ve worked with a wide range of educators who are shaping the next generation, and we understand the unique pressures and opportunities that come with the field.

Our work focuses on helping schools and districts strengthen leadership, improve collaboration, and navigate change with confidence. Over the years, we’ve developed a deep understanding of what drives engagement and performance in educational settings. We use that insight to give educators tools and strategies that make a real difference—creating environments where teachers, staff, and students can all thrive.