To compete and grow today, no matter what your industry, part of your strategy must be to continually build a smarter workforce. You need employees who are constantly improving their capabilities and knowledge. But there are four critical elements of any smart...
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Leading With Less: 5 Keys to Thriving in a World of Resource Constraints
Being forced to do more with less time, less staff, and fewer resources for professional development often seems an impossible task. But leaders today are routinely asked to do more with reduced assets. Here are five practical solutions for one of leadership’s ongoing...
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Chasing The Machine: Does Your Staff Have The Critical Skills To Keep Up With Technology Changes?
Do you know what skills will be most valuable in your organization, given rapid advances in digital technologies? Do you know what capabilities you should be investing in to stay competitive? What skills are becoming less valuable? To make good decisions about...
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Five Trends Higher Ed Leaders Can’t Afford to Ignore
Recent articles and blog posts I’ve reviewed suggest five trends posing significant risks for colleges and universities, if higher ed leaders don’t pay attention. Being aware of the data behind these trends is the first step to identifying productive responses. (If...
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The Real Game of Thrones: Developing Health Care Leaders Under the Affordable Care Act
Few leadership environments are as uncertain today as health care where the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is bringing countless changes to an industry that is growing rapidly, while also experiencing major cost constraints. Recently, I gave a keynote talk to the Northwest...
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One Question College Presidents Don’t Want to Answer
Last week, the president of Goucher College in Towson, Maryland, announced that prospective students can now apply for admission simply by submitting a two-minute video explaining why they should be admitted to Goucher. No more essays, no recommendations, no...
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