If a single insight could sum up the case for strategic planning in higher education, it would be the Stoic philosopher Seneca’s observation that, if you don’t know which port you’re sailing to, “no ...

As a new department manager, now that you’ve completed the initial six critical steps and established your rhythm of business model (ROB), next up is creating your department’s tactical plan. This is ...

Most people don’t plan to fail; they fail to plan. This adage has been around for a long time and still remains true. In my experience as a business consultant and leadership coach, I find that few ...

According to ASQ, total quality management (TQM) is a system that utilizes effective communications, data and strategy to successfully incorporate the discipline of quality into an organization's ...

A lot is being said lately about the importance of strong CEO/CIO relationship and IT-business alignment. This relationship is often tested when IT prepares its strategic plan. It is apparent that the ...

Certainly, strategic plans are important to academic institutions. Colleges and universities invest a tremendous amount of time and effort (holding many meetings with various constituent groups on and ...

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