Leading an academic institution is an exceptionally complex role, especially in today's landscape— you should be prepared to navigate systemic challenges such as declining enrollment, rising costs, and shifting demographics. Great academic leaders must facilitate productive conversations, initiate meaningful change, and foster an inclusive campus culture.  

In the latest Chronicle issue brief, Preparing for Tough Conversations: How to Set the Stage for Major Change on Your Campus, explore strategies for approaching sensitive topics and leading difficult dialogues.

Get the issue brief and learn how to:

• Develop strong relationships that will help you establish credibility
• Collect and analyze data to make the case for change and navigate shared governance
• Implement strategies for communicating your vision and getting buy-in from campus skeptics
• Anticipate conflict while providing constant communication to all stakeholders
• Frame a crisis as an opportunity to bring about positive transformation