Leading as an academic Dean demands a specific and often diverse skillset that requires you to inspire those above, across, and below you in the organizational structure. If that’s not complex enough, you’re doing this work in the context of frequent leadership transitions, evolving student needs, increasing competitive pressures, scarce resources, and the highest levels of burnout seen in decades. It quickly becomes clear that being a leader in today’s current higher education environment can test even the most seasoned of leaders.

Join us for this highly interactive in-person conference to learn new strategies and approaches for addressing some of the most common challenges you currently face as a Dean. Special focus will be given to creating a unit culture that makes for a great place to work, and with the help of our expert speaker panel and a network of other deans, you will have the time, space, and support to discuss how to:

• Flex and adapt your leadership approach, communication, and decision-making to meet others where they are.
• Build relational capital with others by focusing on win-win outcomes, especially during times of conflict.
• Design effective meetings that allow for all voices to be heard.
• Implement proven techniques that encourage your team to work collaboratively to achieve desired outcomes.