Leadership & Team Development Services

Background

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is the largest institution of higher education in Kentucky, comprising 16 colleges with over 70 campuses. KCTCS serves approximately 80,000 students and nearly 5,000 businesses annually through various educational programs. This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks qualified firms to provide leadership development and team alignment services, primarily for Southeast Community & Technical College. The goal is to enhance workplace cohesion by developing aligned and confident leaders.

Work Details

The awarded contractor will provide the following services over a one-year engagement period: 1. **One-on-One Leadership Engagements**: - Comprehensive deep-dive sessions with self-assessments, including the PERILL assessment to evaluate team performance. - Monthly one-on-one coaching sessions focusing on four core leadership capabilities: building self-confidence, connecting effectively across differences, setting clear expectations, and aligning teams to shared priorities. 2. **Team Leader Engagement**: - All elements from one-on-one engagements plus team review of the PERILL assessment and facilitation connecting individual development to team objectives. 3. **Monthly Cohort Co-Development Calls**: - Facilitation of group learning sessions for all participants in a cohort model (8 calls total over 8 months). 4. **PERILL Team Group Reviews (In-Person)**: - Four quarterly in-person sessions focusing on reviewing PERILL results, establishing team identity, and reinforcing accountability for outcomes.

Period of Performance

The contract will be performed over a one-year period starting from July 2026.

Place of Performance

Services will primarily be performed at Southeast Community & Technical College within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Bidder Requirements

Offerors must demonstrate experience in leadership development and executive coaching, facilitating team alignment initiatives, utilizing assessment-based coaching methodologies including PERILL, and delivering in-person facilitation sessions. Offerors must also comply with Kentucky laws regarding business operations and maintain necessary insurance coverage.