Leading Sustainable Change in Higher Education: Building Collaboration & Communication

Introduction

Have you ever wondered why some change efforts have lasting, transformative impact and others don’t? Collaboration and communication just might be the key! Organizational change, especially change in higher education that is systemic and sustainable, doesn’t happen in isolation. It unfolds through people—across roles, departments, and perspectives—working together toward a shared vision.

In this course, you’ll explore how building a collaborative culture—supported by intentional communication—can help you move your department from enacting isolated initiatives to creating lasting, system-wide impact. You’ll also gain access to a variety of resources and tips to support you and your department in your journey.

Prerequisite Knowledge:  None

Recommended Prerequisite Courses:

1. Beyond One-Off Efforts: A Systems Approach to Driving Sustainable Change in Higher Education
2. Stronger Together: Forming Effective Change Teams in Higher Education

Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Explain why collaboration is essential for achieving systemic changeIdentify strategies for building buy-in across varied stakeholders.
2. Apply the ACRE(E) Motivation Model to effectively engage colleagues.
3. Increase the visibility of change efforts to build momentum and sustainability.
4. Communicate strategically-including by incorporating different types of evidence and data-to support change throughout its lifecycle.