As the COVID-19 pandemic moves into its next phase, academic leaders are facing a new set of organizational challenges. A return to pre-pandemic programs, structures, and processes is unlikely at best. A changed environment is confronting an old institutional model. Students are expressing a preference for a more flexible college experience, one more individualized and supportive. The world of work is evolving, inviting a closer tie between college and career. After the past three semesters, faculty and staff have found different work styles challenging yet inviting. A new fiscal environment presents both opportunities and changed priorities for both students and colleges.
Leading Like Lasso: Leadership Skills That Build and Sustain Positive Organizational Culture
On his first day coaching English football, Ted Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, walks into the locker room with no playbook, no soccer experience, and no intention of pretending he
Deborah Erickson and Katie Fischer
September 2, 2025