In higher education, a common scenario plays out at institutions across North America. A problem is identified, a committee is formed, good work goes into developing a well-thought-out solution, changes are implemented, and three months later the issue resurfaces. Why is that? Is it our human nature to focus on a target, meet our goals, and then move on? I honestly don’t know, but I see this play out all too often when institutions want to move programs online.
Ted Lasso’s Playbook for Higher Education Hiring Practices
The Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso (2020–) has not only taught us that football is life; it reminds us that leadership can make a significant difference in sport and
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