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Driving Institutional Strategy as a Chief Strategist or Chief of Staff

Driving Institutional Strategy as a Chief Strategist or Chief of Staff

July 28 - 29, 2025 | Denver, CO

Maximize your impact and effectiveness as a Chief Strategy Officer/Chief of Staff by exploring critical trends facing higher education, skill building, and growing your professional network.

What You'll Gain

  • Drive strategic alignment and execution by keeping your leadership focused on key priorities.
  • Enhance the decision making of other senior leaders through real-time data and a deep understanding of your institution's unique context.
  • Build a culture of innovation and agility in the face of emerging trends and challenges.
  • Strengthen engagement and communication of stakeholders on your campus at all levels.

Overview

The Chief of Staff/Chief Strategy Officer plays a crucial role in addressing critical issues facing an institution, yet they often have a more solitary professional experience than other Vice Presidents and Cabinet members—many times, working through influence rather than via large divisional and organizational chart purview. Join us for this one-of-a kind in-person experience, where you will build community, develop resources, and deepen your understanding of the critical issues facing higher education.

Agenda

Additional details will be forthcoming, but for planning purposes we are able to provide the following information at this time:

  • Day 1: Monday, July 28, 2025 | Breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m. Sessions 9:00 a.m. MT – 5:30 p.m. MT (approximate)
  • Day 2: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | Breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m. Sessions 9:00 a.m. MT – 1:00 p.m. MT (approximate)

Meals included in registration price:

  • Day 1: Breakfast, lunch, and networking reception
  • Day 2: Breakfast

Learning Outcome:
After participating in this workshop, you will have a better understanding of the critical issues facing higher education today, and gain the knowledge and skills to support your Executive Leader in driving innovative practices and collaboration at your institution.

Who Should Attend

Chief Strategy Officers and Chiefs of Staffs will benefit most from this workshop.

How You'll Use This to Move Work Forward

  • Chief Strategy Officers - Focus your senior leaders and managers on effective strategy that turns vision into action.
  • Chiefs of Staff - Build buy-in and drive action on your campus through streamlined communication. 
  • Leaders at the Divisional Level Align your division with institutional priorities and goals and generate engagement on your teams.

What makes our events different?

Academic Impressions workshops provide the opportunity for quality conversations and relationship-building through both formal and informal networking opportunities in an intimate setting. Our in-depth and hands-on approach to learning provides you with actionable takeaways.

Learn More About the Academic Impressions Workshop Experience ➞

Location

Academic Impressions’ Denver-based office

5299 DTC Blvd, Suite 1400
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Denver skyline

Invest in Your Team Before Fiscal Year-End

Make the most of your budget and support your team’s leadership growth with Workshop Group Packs. For a limited time, save up to $795 per registrant with special fiscal year pricing—available through June 30. Discounts are automatically applied at checkout.

Pricing

July 28 - 29, 2025
Denver, CO

Starting at:

$2,395
/person

Members get a $250 discount!