To be relevant in the future for our changing society and world, higher education must adapt, embrace disruption and uncertainty, and learn to navigate constant flux. With the looming demographic cliff, questions over the cost and value of a degree, financial scarcity, ideological challenges, and the politicization of education, the status quo no longer suffices for most institutions. And that will only accelerate in the future.
Ted Lasso’s Playbook for Higher Education Job Descriptions
The Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso (2020–) has captured hearts with its wholesome optimism, leadership wisdom, and unwavering belief in people. The coaching philosophy that Ted (Jason Sudeikis) embodies,
Katie Fischer and Deborah Erickson
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