Academic deans and their teams are facing expanding responsibilities—and shrinking time. Discover how targeted coaching can help leaders build the strategic leadership capability they urgently need to drive transformation.
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How can we develop capable, connected leaders in a rapidly changing higher education landscape? At TCU’s College of Fine Arts, targeted coaching has transformed leadership capability and team culture. Read more in this compelling case study.
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Global higher education is undergoing its most significant shift in decades, with new markets reshaping where and how students learn. Discover six ways universities can adapt, innovate, and thrive in a rapidly changing international landscape.
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A quiet revolution is transforming how academic institutions recognize and connect learning. Discover how convergence is empowering universities and colleges to meet workforce needs, support adult learners, and build more flexible, future-ready education systems.
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Good mentorship provides personalized guidance and skill development and helps students navigate career paths, build confidence, and achieve meaningful professional success. For deans and academic leaders, fostering strong mentorship programs means nurturing future leaders prepared to excel within their chosen fields.
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External awards are an often overlooked recognition strategy for executive education providers. In ALG’s first “Thrive & Lead” series webinar, industry expert Deb Arnold shared her proven strategies for winning prestigious awards, as well as insights into what awards to apply for, what programs to focus on, and how to leverage the award experience to enhance program excellence.
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As faculty roles in universities expand in scope and complexity, leadership skills are ever more important. Executive coaching, or leadership coaching can play a critically important role in faculty development and career success. In this article we look at the roles of advisors, sponsors, and mentors and how they support faculty careers, then we take a deeper dive into the value that a coach can provide, and how to find a coach who is a good fit.
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Sometimes as leaders, we try so hard that we don’t even realize in the moment we’ve strayed a long way from our best selves and this ideal leader we hope to be. A cognitive budget helps to maximize reflective thinking. Reflective thinking is how we get the best of our minds, from genius to compassion, empathy, and joy. A cognitive budget can also help us to create “offramps” when our mind engages in the unconscious process of rumination – replaying events repeatedly without gaining insights or progressing.
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The Academic Leadership Group is an exceptional resource for universities striving to cultivate resilient leadership and a thriving organizational culture. Focusing on leadership coaching, organizational assessments, and strategic planning, ALG equips institutions with the tools to excel in today’s complex higher education environment.
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Leadership in higher education comes with unique challenges. While academic training hones specialized expertise, it often doesn't fully prepare individuals to become department chairs and engage the complex skills needed to drive a consensus-driven culture forward. This article offers guidance for department chairs and other faculty leaders on how to meet today’s leadership challenges by leveraging personal strengths, setting clear goals, communicating effectively, focusing advocacy efforts, and leveraging strengths.
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