SWOT, PESTLE, or 4Ps? Which Framework Should You Use for Your Strategic Plan?
Strategic Planning, SWOT Analysis, PESTLE, 4Ps, Leadership, Higher Education Emily Haworth Strategic Planning, SWOT Analysis, PESTLE, 4Ps, Leadership, Higher Education Emily Haworth

SWOT, PESTLE, or 4Ps? Which Framework Should You Use for Your Strategic Plan?

At the heart of any strong strategic plan is a clear, honest understanding of where your institution stands and what it might face in the future. That’s where tools like SWOT, PESTLE, and the 4Ps come in. In this blog, we’ll walk through how to choose the right tools (spoiler: use all three), and give you practical, not-boring tips on how to actually use them to make smart, mission-aligned decisions.

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Unhack Your Summer: Why Real Rest Beats “Productivity Hacks” Every Time
Advice, Summer, Authenticity Emily Haworth Advice, Summer, Authenticity Emily Haworth

Unhack Your Summer: Why Real Rest Beats “Productivity Hacks” Every Time

Should you wake up at 4 AM, meditate for two hours, jump in your infrared sauna, spend an hour in your sensory deprivation tank, and then blend up a smoothie made with kelp harvested from your very own aquatic garden? I don’t know, maybe. But is that advice coming from a single person with no kids, a home gym, a personal chef, and a team of assistants?

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