May, 2025
Consolidate, Centralize, Reorganize, Restructure Are on the Front Burner Again
Consolidation strategies at universities meet resistance. Success hinges on clear goals, local expertise, and avoiding the wrong language.
Sweeping Success: Clarifying Value and ROI
Declutter your organization by focusing on high-impact activities clarifying value and boosting ROI as you consider what to stop and what to start.
MOR Maxim Moment: The Answer’s In The Room
The answer’s in the room: As we grow in our careers, we don’t have to have all the answers ourselves. Instead, we can harness the power of inquiry and trust the people around us.
Navigating the Current Threat to Higher Education
The leader’s role is to position the organization to be successful in a constantly evolving environment.
From Railways to Three Lenses: Embracing Change in Leadership
I faced significant pushback from others when making changes. This confounded me until we studied Van Maanen’s three lenses on organizational change.