This job aid lists 5 self-managed roles for small group discussions. Small group discussions are an effective way to encourage more even participation among your participants. To make small group discussion even more impactful, have each group assign roles to their members as people are more likely to be invested in the discussion if they […]
Are your meeting participants clear if they have input or influence when making decisions? To help you ensure everyone understands their role in the decision making process made we’ve compiled this easily-referenced tool with 5 different levels of decision making.
We have all been to meetings where there is uneven participation among attendees. More vocal participants tend to dominate, while others can all but disappear. This is a substantial problem for meeting leaders and facilitators as it results in fewer ideas and perspectives being considered. Group activities can be a productive way to overcome this […]
Over the following 13 videos, Dr. Patrick Sanaghan will offer his insight into creating high performing teams within higher education.
Yearly or bi-yearly performance reviews are an important component of effective supervision. Performance reviews are your opportunity to check in with your employee, establish professional development goals, convey clear expectations, and learn what you can do to better support your employees moving forward.
Understand and leverage your strengths as a leader. Overview Taking the StrengthsFinder assessment to uncover your top 5 strengths is the first step toward fully leveraging your gifts and talents. Have you reflected on how your strengths align with your individual role and your team’s goals? Join us online to learn how to use the information from […]
In light of the changing tax legislation, how to properly steward and cultivate athletic donors and supporters is more important than ever. Join us online to hear from Lynne Wester, the Donor Relations Guru, and her partner Jacqueline Mattson of University of Texas Athletics on how they have been able to effectively partner their efforts […]
Learn how to get more faculty support and involvement in advancement goals and activities. Agenda I. Overcoming Faculty Skepticism We’ll cover several venues (i.e., faculty assemblies or focus groups) through which you can share your messages with faculty and gather their input.  We’ll offer sample talking points, meeting agendas, and other tools to help you be […]
As a front-line fundraisers you might experience sexual harassment from donors and volunteers, making it incredibly important to have effective procedures in place for both managers and staff. Click the image below to download this handy guide to help you create or evaluate sexual harassment policies for both managers and team members.
Writing Resource Manual Everyone needs a little help with their writing now and again! Containing everything from frequently confused words to style tips, this manual offers tons of practical guidance for improving your writing. Click the image below to download this excellent resource.
Transfer students can easily feel lost in the crowd, especially at large institutions. How can you create highly customized, individualized experiences for these students despite increasing demands? Join us online to learn how the University of Michigan has worked with students, staff, and faculty to steadily grow transfer student support through their Transfer Connections Mentorship […]
The Center for Pathways Advising & Student Success at the University of Cincinnati is something of a “one-stop shop” for all things transfer: from partnership-building with two-year institutions, to transfer student advising and credit articulation, to transfer engagement programming. Join us online to learn how this innovative center has made the University of Cincinnati more […]
Confidently collect market demand data, analyze themes, and use your findings to make programmatic decisions. Overview Learn a comprehensive and highly-practical method for assessing the demand for new and existing academic programs at your institution. This series will provide the knowledge, tools, and strategies you will need to incorporate market research and analysis as part of […]
Navigating a crisis requires preparation and strategy—is your institution equipped to effectively handle a crisis? Overview Join us for a two-part webcast series that will help leaders make key strategic and operational decisions during an emergent crisis. Session one will focus on Leadership Roles and will teach you how to: Proactively assemble a Crisis Action Team comprised of […]
You don’t need a robust budget to develop and use personas—join us to learn how. Overview Join us for this two-part series to better understand and target your core audiences by developing and incorporating personas into your marketing strategy. As part of this conversation, we will discuss: Eleven elements of an effective persona Data to […]
The research is stark; over 90% of strategic plans don’t get implemented. Why is this, and what can institutional leaders do to improve their chances for success? Pat Sanaghan has led the design and implementation of strategic plans at more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States and Canada. During this one hour […]
Department chairs are the crucial link between upper-level administration and faculty. A strong and effective department chair can significantly enhance academic life for both students and faculty. However, research suggests that many institutions do not recognize the critical importance of identifying and developing talented faculty with the skills needed for this position. Join us online […]
To confront the current and future challenges facing higher education we need our best leaders to step forward. Too often, however, leaders who have the right set of skills and motivations are hesitant or reluctant to lead. They wait to be recognized; they feel uncomfortable “selling” their accomplishments; and they don’t want to “play politics.” […]
Making the right decisions are tough for any leader under most circumstances. But when decisions will inevitably create pushback, when jobs are on the line, or when there are no clear answers, it can be so stressful that many leaders freeze in place. How can you build the courage to act as a leader at […]
Better prepare yourself for the rigors of academic deanship. Agenda To help you identify and utilize leadership best practices as a dean, we will address the following: Characteristics of an academic leader Four leadership best practices Building a strong leadership team Ensuring an inspiring vision Communicating with emotional intelligence Encouraging continuous leadership and professional development
