Finding the Perfect Fit: How Many Years Should Your Strategic Plan Cover
Most strategic plans span between three and five years, but that range leaves a lot of room for interpretation. So, how can you determine the optimal length for your organization's strategic plan? Just like choosing the right pair of running shoes for your unique feet, finding the perfect duration for your strategic plan requires careful consideration of your organization’s unique needs and circumstances.
Outfoxed: When Leadership Fails
True leadership transcends financial success and failure; it is about fostering a culture of empathy, support, and compassion. Let the lessons learned from Foxtrot's closure guide us in our endeavors to build organizations that prioritize people over profits, ensuring that no employee is ever left behind.
Innovation or Obsolescence: Blackberry Lessons for Higher Ed
In the fast-paced world of technology, few stories are as intriguing as the rise and fall of Blackberry. Once hailed as an icon of innovation, Blackberry's journey from success to decline offers invaluable lessons, not just for business but also for higher education.
What’s With the Llamas? Celebrating 10 Years
In the world of higher ed mascots, fierce, predatory animals are the norm. From pouncing lions to striking serpents, these powerful creatures have long symbolized strength and ambition; but here’s the thing: smart, hardworking, strategic-thinking animals don’t have to fight. While the other animals are brawling at the bottom of a pit, the llamas are judiciously navigating their way out.