Rethinking Strategy for Advancement Events
If you’re still running game-watch parties and networking socials, use these resources to plan and execute more valuable, donor-driven events.
Course Category: Short Lessons & Quizzes
Leadership Learning Plan- Supervision in Higher Education
Leadership Learning Plan Supervision in Higher Education This learning plan brings together the four areas of supervision we are most often asked about: getting started, conflict & communication, delegation, and performance appraisals. Getting Started (~2 hours) If you need comprehensive frameworks for supervision, start here. Webcast Recording: Effective Supervision in Higher Education The supervisory model […]
An Introduction to Planned Giving
The donors being cultivated by your institution likely don’t categorize their giving as either a major or a planned gift, and yet, advancement shops in higher education often draw a distinct line between the two types of giving. Ultimately donors just want to determine the most advantageous way to support your institution, and a strong […]
Diverse Hiring in Higher Education: Resources for Search Committees
Finding the correct candidates for academic and administrative positions is a critical task for colleges and universities. However, you may be asked to serve on or even lead search committees without receiving training on the process, which can allow for things like campus culture, implicit biases, and outdated hiring practices to impact the search process […]
Understanding and Addressing Microaggressions
Microaggressions don’t necessarily reflect bad intent but can still be very damaging. Therefore, it is important to proactively identify and address microaggressions within your department and your institution before they become a problem. Learning to properly spot and address these statements can improve your campus climate while reducing absenteeism, turnover, and employee complaints. This toolkit […]
How Ready Are You to Implement Your Strategic Plan?
It can be argued that developing strategic plans is an easier feat than pulling off a successful implementation. But, that doesn’t have to be the case. We’ve created this informal assessment to help you gain a better understanding of your institution’s readiness for strategic implementation by helping you identify strengths and potential pitfalls. This informal […]
Video Series: Micromanagement in Higher Education
Over the following 10 videos, Dr. Patrick Sanaghan will offer valuable tips for working under a micromanager and how to improve your management style if you suspect you micromanage.
Evaluating the Strengths and Weaknesses of Your Team
After assembling a team of intelligent and motivated individuals at your institution, you might be wondering how to evaluate their effectiveness. After all, even the strongest and most productive teams can benefit from understanding where they are excelling and where they could use some additional work. We want to make that task easier for your […]
Video Series: Building High-Performing Teams
Over the following 13 videos, Dr. Patrick Sanaghan will offer his insight into creating high performing teams within higher education.
Meetings Success Kit (Departmental License)
We’ve all suffered through bad meetings. Given how much time we spend with our colleagues, this pain has real consequences for our teams and institutions. The stock advice around “making an agenda” and “drafting action items” will only do so much to make meetings more effective. Our Meeting Success Kit will help your organization start […]