The story behind Kehittää Global
In moments of crisis, schools can feel lost—disoriented, overwhelmed, and unsure of the way forward. Kehittää, founded in 2014 and meaning ‘develop’ in Finnish, represents our commitment to helping schools not only navigate challenges but emerge stronger. When schools face uncertainty, what they need most is clear guidance and a path toward stability.
Whether you’re dealing with leadership transitions, staff unrest, or community challenges, Kehittää provides expert support tailored to your unique situation. We don’t just manage crises; we help rebuild your school with resilience, unity, and renewed strength, creating opportunities for long-term growth.
If your school is in the midst of a crisis and you’re feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Let us help guide you through these difficult times with a calm, strategic approach, so you can focus on bringing your community back together and moving forward.
Michael R. Lindsay, MBA, Ed.D., is the founder and senior consultant at Kehittää Global, with over 15 years of leadership experience in schools across the USA and internationally. His expertise in guiding schools through complex transitions ensures personalized attention at every step.
Michael collaborates with a trusted network of experts to offer comprehensive, tailored solutions, balancing individual focus with deep support, without the impersonal approach of larger firms.
He also founded School on Fire (coming soon)to provide free and affordable crisis tools for under-resourced schools and those taking a do-it-yourself approach, offering video series, courses, and guidebooks to help schools navigate challenges independently.