Board Evolution as a Catalyst for Transformational Change in Higher Ed

Boards can no longer be rubber stamps. They need to ask difficult questions and analyze institutional data to help the institution make appropriate changes so it can survive and thrive.

In creating an integration or merger between institutions, view decisions based on the most important factors: the students, the employees, and the institutional mission.

Leaders need to spend time creating a Plan A and a Plan B. Plan A goes into effect when things are running smoothly. However, Plan B offers a way to move forward if something unexpected emerges and upends Plan A.