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What Brain Science Teaches Us About Strategy Development
What does human psychology and brain science teach us about developing effective strategies for our institutions? The ways our brain work to make us successful humans...
Hard Work, Smart Work and Different Work
Have you ever heard someone say, “Let’s thank the committee for all of the hard work they put into this proposal!”, but you didn’t think that the proposal was very good? Or,...
Christian Higher Education and the Pareto Principle
The Pareto Principle states 80 percent of “effects” are caused by 20 percent of the “causes”. Businesses use this principle to great effect when they discover 80 percent of...
Struggling Colleges All Have One Surprising Thing In Common
Colleges that have recently closed, are near closure, or are struggling to stay afloat all have one surprising thing in common. They all have a strategic plan. Accredited...
What would John Wooden tell Christian Colleges?
What would John Wooden have to say about Christian higher education today? I daresay quite a bit, but a few remarks and stories about Coach Wooden seem especially applicable to today’s Christian college.
Are You Winging It?
Many presidents don’t see strategy as a full-time endeavor, but it’s too important to be a side hustle.
Get Obsessed with Your Customers – Not Your Projects.
Strategy is about progress, not projects. Progress is determined by the jobs to be done by your key stakeholders, most notably your students.
Are You Running a Business or a Political Campaign?
There are generally two types of strategic plans: one that’s looking for votes of approval and one that’s looking for business results.
The End of Admissions As We Know It: The Case for Sales Training
Two years ago, I was in an airport awaiting a flight when I received an urgent message from an executive recruiter. She had a job opportunity for me to lead undergraduate...