SMART Goals for Strategic Planning Explained
Resolutions are a lot like cotton candy. They’re sweet ideas but will disappear under any kind of pressure (or in any kind of puddle). A SMART goal is the key to turning these ephemeral wishes into lasting change. Specificity, Measurability, Achievability, Relevance, and a Timeline give your goals the structure and shape you need in order to achieve them.
5 Timeless Lessons from Benjamin Franklin for Higher Education (and Life in General)
What can higher education learn from Benjamin Franklin's legacy? A lot! This blog examines Franklin's contributions, philosophy, and their implications for today's educational institutions. There’s a lot more to Philadelphia’s favorite historical figure than risky kite-flying.
How to Conduct a Great SWOT Analysis
Attempting to create a strategic plan without conducting a SWOT analysis is kind of like planning a trip without knowing what kind of vehicle you’re in—you might still be able to draw a great road map, but it won’t help much if it turns out you’re actually driving a boat.
Do You Need a Higher Education Accreditation Consultant?
Navigating the intricacies of higher education accreditation can be a daunting task. Institutions must submit evidence of compliance with rigorous standards and processes to ensure they meet the criteria set by accrediting organizations. This blog will help you assess whether your institution could benefit from hiring a consultant and provide essential tips for choosing the right one to meet your needs.
Business Lessons From a First-Time Father
Even a version of her future where she eventually plays for the WNBA has to, ultimately, occur in reality. And reality has rules. In higher education, before I start telling everyone I’m opening the greatest University that New York City’s ever seen, I should probably check if the New York state licensure agency is even taking applications…
How (not) to make Strategic Plan: Jurassic Park Style
In their recent presentation, “Jurassic Strategy: What Not to Do When Choosing Goals, KPIs, and Benchmarks,” Susan and Emily used the fictional story of Jurassic Park to explore how choosing poor strategic goals, KPIs, and benchmarks can make an institution ineffective (or fill it with escaped, blood-thirsty, prehistoric reptiles, as the case may be.)