Growing Transformative
Regional Collaborations
The Principals of Franklin Solutions assist universities, communities, and organizational leaders to design, frame, and implement large-scale collaborative initiatives, such as regional innovation hubs.
Accelerating Community and Regional Vitality
Places prosper when organizations work together. We can assist you with strategies to shape a vision for regional and community vitality.
Developing Model Higher Education Programs
Colleges flourish when building shared dreams. We will help you create model programs by applying innovative solutions and developing robust partnerships.
Building Stronger Business Teams and Organizations
Companies thrive when everyone is on the same team. We can help your organization address complex challenges, deliver sustainable business models, and create stronger teams.
The Collaboration Institute
Amazing things happen when people work together. We will provide you and your team with a foundation in collaboration skills and assistance creating an action-oriented roadmap.
Testimonial
“I had the opportunity to work with Tim Franklin on the establishment of the New Jersey Innovation Institute, a unique institution focused on driving economic development and workforce outcomes by leveraging assets of higher education in combination with public and private organizations in key industry sectors. His expertise coupled with a strong sense of community and inclusive leadership led to numerous transformational successes in healthcare, defense supply chain, biopharma manufacturing and smart city projects.”
— Judith A. Sheft,
Executive Director, NJ Commission on Innovation, Science and Technology
Former Associate Vice President for Technology Commercialization, NJIT and NJII
Testimonial
“I am energized when presented the opportunity to work with Drs. Tim and Nancy Franklin.”
Lorilee R. Sandmann, Ph.D.
Founding Director, Engagement Academy (national training academy for Sr. Univ. Leaders)
Professor Emerita
Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy
University of Georgia
Testimonial
“I have known the Franklins for over 35 yrs. Nancy is widely respected for her quiet competence, empathy, and skill as a facilitator/consultant to many clients. Her expertise and creativity is recognized by those who have benefited from Nancy’s dedicated service.
Tim, a very cerebral and intelligent professional, is appreciated for his abilities to bring practical solutions to complex situations; for his imagination and creativity, tireless work ethic, integrity, and dedication to serving his employers/clients’ interests and needs
— John W. Moore,
Former President, Indiana State University (1992-2000)
Former Principal and CEO, Penson and Associates (2001-2015)
Former Chancellor, California State University at Stanislaus (1985-1992)
Blog Post: What the World Needs Now
Check out the Strategic Doing book, which Nancy co-authored, named by The Enterprisers Project as one of the 10 “must-read” books for better collaboration.
Testimonial
“ Tim was a forward thinker whose critical-thinking and strategies incorporate inclusiveness and diversity in the plan to transform a community. Tim and Nancy Franklin were and remain professional and positive forward thinkers. We all can trust Nancy and Tim Franklin.”
Everlena Ross, Executive Director
Pittsylvania County Community Action, Inc.
Founding Member, SCALE UP (Southside Community Aligned for Leadership in Education, Upward Progress)
Testimonial
“Tim and Nancy Franklin were hired by the Institute in Danville to orchestrate it’s startup. It was complex because it involved coordinating Virginia Tech Research, commercial testing, seamless academic degree pathways, a conference center, and a K-12 outreach program. Tim and Nancy did a great job getting the IALR functional and operating smoothly across programs.”
Ben Davenport,
Former member and Rector, Virginia Tech Board of Visitors
Vice Chairman, Future of the Piedmont Foundation
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Tim Franklin
Tim@FranklinSolutions.org
814.360.2167
Nancy Franklin
Nancy@FranklinSolutions.org
814.360.8024