Leading Your Research Group with Clear Communication and Intentionality

As institutions push for more interdisciplinary research both internally and externally, faculty must also manage more complex research teams. While teams may unite around a shared project, without unified expectations for aspects like who will be an author or how to share data, collaboration can be difficult, and the research project may not be successful. […]

Retain Frontline Fundraisers by Fostering Inclusive Practices

When prospect and donor values around diversity, equity, and inclusion do not align with your institutional values, tension can develop in the relationship, leading to difficult conversations that can have a negative impact on frontline fundraising goals. Knowing how to effectively communicate and interact with your prospects and donors can lead to deeper relationships with […]

Build a Team Culture that Embraces Conflict as Productive and Positive

For many, conflict has negative connotations and is something to be feared or avoided. This reaction may arise because conflict often results from differences in values, culture, and bias. Knowing how to respectfully navigate those differences can be difficult, especially when important relationships are at stake. As a leader, there are ways you can foster […]

Jessica Antonen

Jessica joined the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Career Development Office (CDO) in 2017 as the Assistant Director and then transitioned to Associate Director in 2019. In her role, she supports a team of 20 by providing project and event support for the office, as well as internal reporting and assessment. Prior to her work […]

Christine J. Quinn

Christine J. Quinn, Ph.D. is a certified executive and team coach, a motivational speaker, a facilitator and organizational development expert. She has over 26 years of higher education leadership experience, thus bringing practical fresh perspectives to your organization. She will empower you and your team to unleash your talents and achieve success. Christine’s work is […]

David Schejbal

David Schejbal is vice president and chief of digital learning at Marquette University. He works with faculty and senior leaders across the University to expand Marquette online programs throughout the nation and the world. Prior to Marquette, David was dean of Continuing Education, Outreach and E-Learning at the University of Wisconsin-Extension. David writes and speaks […]

Michael J. Mandl

Prior to co-founding Mandl & Co., Mike served as Emory’s Executive Vice President and enterprise-wide Chief Business Officer, overseeing the finance, investments, human resources, campus planning/facilities, information technology, real estate and internal audit divisions. While at Emory, Mike built a track record of successful and productive endeavors to benefit both Emory and those who work, […]

Matthew Colson

Matthew is an industry leader in higher education development and alumni relations, building successful operations and programs both in small private college and large public university settings. Recently named Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement at Farmingdale State College, State University of New York (SUNY). He leads the College’s fund-raising strategy working closely with […]

Jeanne Narum

Since 2012, as founding principal of the Learning Spaces Collaboratory (LSC), Jeanne Narum’s professional focus is on gathering, distilling, and promoting best practices in visioning, planning, and assessing undergraduate learning spaces. She orchestrates LSC activities, including LSC webinars, web postings, and grant-funded initiatives. Currently, with support from NSF, a working group within the LSC is […]