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AI and Leadership Development: Moving Beyond Learning to Real Practice

How can academic leaders benefit from practicing challenging conversations with virtual role-play?

leadership developmentJennifer StineApril 30, 2026academic leadership, AI in academic leadership, AI-powered academic leadership, AI in higher ed leadership, academic leadership coaching, academic leadership role play, AI in Higher Education, Leadership Development, Leadership Practice, Executive Coaching, Innovation

The Power of Practice: How AI is shaping the next era of academic leadership development

Explore the three ways AI is enabling practice-based leadership development in higher education, taking us from insight to impact at scale.

leadership developmentJennifer StineApril 23, 2026The Academic Leadership GroupAI in Higher Education, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Leadership Practice, Innovation

The Urgency of Now: Leadership development for AI-enabled higher education

Artificial intelligence (AI) is exposing the limits of traditional academic leadership. What new leadership responsibilities are emerging across higher education?

higher education strategyJennifer StineJanuary 7, 2026AI in Higher Education, Adaptive Leadership, Leadership Development, Innovation, Academic Leadership Excellence

How Convergence is Changing the Future of Higher Education

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.

learning innovationJennifer StineNovember 12, 2025Learning Innovation, Microcredentials, Workforce Development, Innovation, Higher Education

Elevating Executive Education with Award-Winning Strategies

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.

executive educationJennifer StineJanuary 6, 2025Executive Education, Learning Impact, Learning Design, Innovation

How Academic Leaders Build a Culture of Innovation

Academic leaders drive cultures of innovation by fostering environments that encourage creativity, collaboration, and disruptive thinking. In this post we explore strategies, best practices, and transformative initiatives employed by successful academic, university or school leaders, thereby gaining insights into leader’s pivotal roles in cultivating innovation.

learning innovationJennifer StineJune 29, 2023Innovation, Design Thinking, Learning Innovation, Organizational Culture, Adaptive Leadership

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