How Many Years Should Your Strategic Plan Cover?
Strategic Planning, Mission, Business, Leadership Emily Haworth Strategic Planning, Mission, Business, Leadership Emily Haworth

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.

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The Art of Higher Education Compliance: Cultivating Buy-In
Compliance, Teamwork, Accreditation, Leadership Emily Haworth Compliance, Teamwork, Accreditation, Leadership Emily Haworth

The Art of Higher Education Compliance: Cultivating Buy-In

Whether you’re working on higher education accreditation, a new telecom software, or a popstar’s memoir; empathy, communication, and clarity are critical to getting your team’s support. It still may not be easy, but it’s absolutely worth the work. Because getting your team to support your compliance efforts not only allows you to achieve your goal, it creates a culture of openness, continuous improvement, and collective success.

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What is a SWOT Analysis?

What is a SWOT Analysis?

Ever wonder why a SWOT analysis is critical in higher education strategic planning? Uncover how regular self-assessments can lead to innovative strategies and help organizations navigate challenges. We're covering real-world examples, including Tesla's operational issues, to understand the impact of proactive planning versus reactive responses in education management.

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Beyond the Bench: The Legacy of a Balanced Life
Current Events, Leadership, Kindness, Resilience, Inspiration Susan Chiaramonte Current Events, Leadership, Kindness, Resilience, Inspiration Susan Chiaramonte

Beyond the Bench: The Legacy of a Balanced Life

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s legacy transcends her defining legal decisions; its true weight is in the reminder that people, with their hopes, dreams, and opinions, are the heart of the law. She believed in a world where the law provided equal opportunity for all and knew that ambition without humanity leads to a fundamental imbalance in society.

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