Reinventing U Episode 3: Changing the Culture of Busy-ness with DeAngela Burns-Wallace
Oct 3, 2019
In this engaging conversation, DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Vice Provost at the University of Kansas, shares her extensive background in higher education and the Foreign Service. She explores the challenges of 'busy-ness' in leadership, revealing how effective time management can transform productivity. DeAngela advocates for carving out time for innovation and how leaders can model healthier work habits. She also discusses teaching students vital time-management skills while emphasizing the importance of self-care for sustained effectiveness. Dive into her practical strategies for improving both leadership and student success!
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Make Your Calendar Create Space
- Use your calendar to protect work time by scheduling travel, follow-ups, and thinking blocks.
- Schedule to-dos into your calendar so tasks actually get done.
From Diplomat To Higher-Ed Leader
- DeAngela described a career path from Stanford undergrad to Foreign Service and back into higher ed leadership.
- She credits mentors and fellowship programs like Pickering and ACE for opening opportunities.
Three Linked Barriers To Leadership Time
- University leaders face three linked barriers: schedule fatigue, email paralysis, and information overload.
- These combine to block time for analysis, creativity, and follow-up needed for institutional change.