Why You Should Be Using LinkedIn (Even If You’re Not Looking for a Job)
LinkedIn Benefits Yoy Are you on LinkedIn? Let me get more specific about what I mean, because “on LinkedIn” could mean anything from posting every day to having a profile that’s been collecting virtual dust since your last job search. What I mean by “on LinkedIn” is, do you use LinkedIn regularly in your professional […]
Your department is not a family. Stop calling it that.
Employee Family Boundary Have you read The Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban? If you haven’t, order it from your favorite independent bookstore right now. It’s an amazing guide and could change parts of your life (it has scripts!). Urban is the co-founder of Whole30 and an expert at helping people set boundaries, particularly around […]
The 4Ds of Task Management
The Overwhelm of the Academic Year There are times in the academic year that we all know are just a murky soup of overwhelm. The time of year probably correlates to your position on campus and the workflow of your department. September is usually a blur for everyone. So is May. Despite these predictable rhythms, […]
How to involve multiple stakeholders in an inclusive strategic planning process
The Power of Inclusive Strategic Planning When community college leaders envision future priorities, I can guarantee they are not only considering stakeholders within the metaphorical walls of the institution. Community colleges play a vital role in local and regional economic, community, and workforce development. They enjoy symbiotic relationships with many partners whose voices and perspectives […]
Are you ready to SOAR?
SOAR Analysis for Higher Education Leadership Many of us are familiar with the SWOT analysis, which examines an organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. SWOT is a common strategic planning tool, especially in corporate settings. The organization’s strengths and weaknesses are discussed, and the opportunities and threats in the external environment are explored. From there, […]
The secret to implementing an inclusive and successful strategic planning process
Why Inclusive Planning Matters Including people in a decision that affects them increases its potential for success. The same goes for strategic planning. Strategic planning processes that include stakeholders are more successful because we are more likely to support ideas that we help shape. This is particularly pertinent in higher education, where shared governance is […]
Six Conditions Leading to a Successful Strategic Planning Process
Why Strategic Planning for College Leaders Matters In my almost three decades as a community college administrator, I heard a lot of people groan when discussing strategic planning. Often people felt they were too busy to participate in a process that they felt wasn’t worth their time. When facilitated properly, strategic planning can be a […]
Prompts to Reflect on 2022
College Leaders Seeking Growth How was your 2022? Reflecting back on your year has many benefits. Thinking about the past year’s ups and downs, achievements and challenges, joys and sorrows can help you make decisions about the year ahead. Taking the time to reflect on the past year helps us think about what serves us, […]
How to survive when you are in survival mode
Tips for College Leaders December is a brutal times for academics. Students are stressed; just trying to make it to the finish line in one piece. Faculty are stressed as they stare at the enormous pile of grading in front of them. For administrators, the clock is ticking on what you can do while faculty […]
Client Spotlight: Ashley Moore
Career Growth In Higher Ed I am excited to share an interview with my friend and colleague Ashley Moore. Ashley and I collaborated often when we were in our campus-based positions. Currently, Ashley is the Director of Client Sales and Service at FlexProfessionals in Boston. We talked about her transition from higher education to a […]