Supporting your alumni board and providing a meaningful volunteer experience means having a clear direction regarding your board’s structure, culture, and purpose. And getting the board to buy-in to that strategy early on will create a smoother process for all. Whether you’re building a strategy for a new board or refreshing your approach to board […]
Leading from the middle is a complex task. You must understand, communicate, and operationalize strategy while staying attuned to the needs and expectations of your supervisor, your team, and other partners with whom you collaborate. Join other experienced middle and senior managers to explore such critical topics as leveraging your scope of influence, deepening your […]
Difficult conversations often trigger defensiveness and discomfort—even for seasoned faculty and staff. Without reflection on how personal feelings shape our actions, it’s easy to fumble. In this one-day intensive workshop, you’ll confront that discomfort through reflection and explore how favoritism can surface. You’ll discover how fairness strengthens relationships, morale, and trust. With a workbook of […]
Are you looking to take the next step in as a woman in leadership but aren’t sure of where to start? Would you like to connect with other women leaders in similar roles to help develop your network? Join us for this powerful two-day leadership experience that will help you to achieve both individual and […]
Advancement work is evolving, and so must your team. Developing future leaders doesn’t just boost performance; it strengthens retention, fosters fulfillment, and builds a thriving workplace culture. But creating leadership pathways and growth programs can be challenging. That’s where the Summit for Advancement Talent and Team Development Leaders comes in! Join us to learn how […]
This program is intentionally designed to help you reflect on your strengths through completion of the Five Paths to Leadership℠ Self-Assessment and a 360-degree review with feedback from your network, so that you can discover your authentic leadership style. You will identify the skill sets needed to navigate the current and future higher education landscape, […]
This customized Chairs Program for Carnegie Mellon University is designed around the following objectives: Workshop dates are July 22, 2024, plus a 1-day session in January 2025 and a 2-day session in Fall 2025. Make sure that you are signed into your Academic Impressions account. Click the Express Register button on the right to view […]
Transformational gifts are often the result of decades of strategic cultivation and stewardship efforts, culminating in a commitment that positively impacts the institution’s trajectory. However, understanding what motivates and compels donors to make a transformational gift is a key aspect that is missing in many organizations. To advance the vision of your institution, you must […]
Leading as an academic Dean demands a specific and often diverse skillset that requires you to inspire those above, across, and below you in the organizational structure. If that’s not complex enough, you’re doing this work in the context of frequent leadership transitions, evolving student needs, increasing competitive pressures, scarce resources, and the highest levels […]
The demands placed on Deans in today’s environment only continue to grow. They must find ways to motivate and inspire those above, across from, and below them while simultaneously fostering a positive culture and climate, innovating to keep their academic program offerings competitive and future-ready, navigating near-constant change. All of this requires a strong sense […]
