From Vision to Action: Strategic Planning for a Lasting Impact

Denver, CO | October 28, 2025 8:30 am MT - October 29, 2025 4:00 pm MT

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From Vision to Action: Strategic Planning for a Lasting Impact

Denver, CO | October 28, 2025 8:30 am MT - October 29, 2025 4:00 pm MT

Bridge the gap between strategy and impact with tools that move your institution from vision to action.

Event Information

This 2-day strategic planning workshop equips higher ed leaders with the tools to create actionable, sustainable strategies aligned with institutional goals. Using design thinking and collaboration, participants will turn broad visions into practical steps for lasting success. You’ll learn to build strategies that inspire buy-in, ensure alignment, and anticipate future challenges.  

By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped to translate their institutional visions into clear, actionable strategies that position them for lasting success. 

To preserve an intimate and productive experience, this workshop is capped at 30 attendees.

Who should attend?

This two-day strategic planning workshop is ideal for: 

Senior Leaders: Presidents, Provosts, Vice Presidents, and Deans who are responsible for shaping and guiding institutional strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term goals, and driving organizational change.

Middle Management: Directors, department heads, and other academic and administrative leaders who are looking to translate broader institutional visions into practical strategies that can be executed at their level.

Strategic Planning Teams: Members of cross-functional planning groups who are involved in the development and implementation of strategic plans, ensuring that initiatives are collaborative and inclusive.

Change Agents: Individuals tasked with leading change initiatives, implementing strategic frameworks, and fostering innovation in their departments or divisions.

Aspiring Leaders: Emerging higher education professionals who wish to build their strategic thinking and leadership skills to prepare for future roles in organizational leadership.

This workshop is designed to equip leaders at various levels with the skills to lead, implement, and sustain successful strategic initiatives within their institutions.

Bring a team! Register 3 or more people and save more than $1,000! Discounts will be automatically applied at checkout.

Agenda

Start & end times: 

Day 1

Registration and breakfast begins at: 8:30 a.m. MT

Sessions begin at: 9:00 a.m. MT

Day 1 ends at: 5:00 p.m. MT

Day 2

Breakfast begins at: 8:30 a.m. MT

Sessions begin at: 9:00 a.m. MT

Workshop ends at: 4:00 p.m. MT

Meals included in registration price: 

Day 1: Breakfast, lunch, and networking reception

Day 2: Breakfast and lunch

To learn more about what we’ll cover, check out the session descriptions.

Location

Academic Impressions Office

5299 DTC Blvd, Suite 1400

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Nearby hotel suggestions:

Hyatt Place Denver Tech Center – 3-star hotel
8300 E Crescent Pkwy, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
303-804-0700
Distance from office: 0.5 miles if driving, 0.3 miles if walking

A discounted room rate is available if you book your room using this link.

This reduced rate and room availability are subject to general hotel availability and not guaranteed. So, we recommend booking as soon as possible!

Denver Marriott Tech Center – 4-star hotel
4900 S Syracuse St, Denver, CO 80237
303-779-1100
Distance from office: 0.9-1.2 miles, depending on route

A 10% discount is available if you book your room using this link.

This discount is subject to general hotel availability and not guaranteed. So, we recommend booking as soon as possible!