Universities are very good at adding things. A problem arises, prompting us to add a process. When we identify a risk, we introduce an approval step. If something goes wrong, we implement a policy. We also add reporting requirements, committees, systems, technologies, guidelines, and procedures, often for very legitimate reasons. Higher education institutions are complex…
If you asked ten academics from your faculty where the faculty will be in five years, how similar would their answers be? Would they describe a shared direction and a common ambition, or would their answers focus on the next curriculum review, the next committee meeting or the next compliance deadline? The answer to that…
Why industry experience should be designed into every degree—not left to chance In higher education, placement is often seen as optional. It’s included in certain courses but not others, viewed as a competitive opportunity rather than a standard part of the curriculum, and considered supplementary rather than central to the degree. However, if we acknowledge…
The Faculty as the Site of Strategy Higher education faces a time of both contraction and growth. Universities deal with fluctuating enrolment, financial pressures, complex regulations, technological changes, and evolving student expectations. In this context, leadership is crucial for maintaining institutional coherence and sustainability, rather than a secondary concern. Although strategic documents and university plans…