Professional Development for Higher Education

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Develop Your Leaders, Transform Your Institution

Build the capacity of your leaders to navigate uncertainty, foster trust, think strategically, and drive effective change.

We Help Institutions Tackle Pressing Challenges with Solutions Such as:

Developing, Planning, and Executing Strategy Differently

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Building and Sustaining a Thriving Philanthropic Culture for Your Institution

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Setting Your Department Chairs and Department Heads up for Success

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Supporting Your New Deans Holistically

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Becoming an Employer of Choice

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Improving Faculty Retention & Engagement

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Cultivating a Generation of Future Leaders

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Creating an Environment Where Students and Employees Can Flourish

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Equipping Students with the 21st Century Skills they Need to Succeed

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Why Should You Invest in Leadership and Professional Development?

Leadership support for professional development is the single biggest predictor of job satisfaction...and job satisfaction is a meaningful predictor of job retention.

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That’s critical when you consider:

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57% likely to leave their position in the next year.

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42% experiencing clinical symptoms of burnout.

Develop Stronger Leaders
& Make the Most of Your Budget

Empower your team with in-person, expert-led workshops tailored for higher ed professionals. With Workshop Group Packs, you’ll develop stronger leaders—and unlock meaningful savings with every seat you purchase.

Trending Trainings and Resources

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WORKSHOP

Building an In-House Leadership Development Program in Higher Education

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SIGNATURE PROGRAM

Supervision Certificate Program

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ARTICLE

Why Well-Intentioned Leadership Development Programs in Higher Ed Fall Short—And What to Do Instead

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WORKSHOP

Building Mid-Career Faculty Capacity: A Summit for Faculty Affairs Leaders

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ASSESSMENT

Unlock Leadership Potential — For Yourself, Your Team, and Your Campus

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SIGNATURE PROGRAM

Advanced Supervision Certificate Program

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REPORT

Unveiling the Truth: How Leadership Impacts Trust, Morale, and Retention in Higher Education

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WORKSHOP

From Vision to Action: Strategic Planning for a Lasting Impact

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SIGNATURE PROGRAM

Customer Service Skills Certification Course

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MEMBERSHIP

Develop the Leaders Your Institution Depends On

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years serving higher ed

3,500+

institutions served

200,000+

faculty and staff participants