Video Killed the Radio Star: How Hybrid is Changing Ways of Working
Last month, my colleague Joel Arber wrote a blog about post-pandemic ways of working. He outlined some high-level thinking about what work in universities might look like - and feel…
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Ways of Working: Delivering Effective and Energising Virtual Workshops
Meeting together in groups to discuss both strategic and operational challenges and activities is important for any team - this was brought into sharp focus as teams have met to…
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Post-Pandemic Ways of Working
In search of the perfect hybrid A little over a year ago, the global pandemic forced us all to close our campus operations and work from home. We have had…
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A Look in the Rear View Mirror: Top 5 Insights from SUMS Consulting
Top 5 SUMS briefing papers or posts over the last year: 1.Leading through Adversity: the Impact of Covid-19 on University Finance University finance directors are the custodians and stewards of…
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How to Lead Effectively through Disruptive Change
Disruptive change occurs when business models need to be fundamentally challenged, changed and re-invented due to external factors. HE change leads[1] and members of the conference’s Leading Disruptive Change Discussion…
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Getting Where You Need to Be: Target Operating Models for Universities
Q: Can you kick us off today by explaining what Target Operating Models actually are and why you think an effective one is essential for universities? A: Definitely –…
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Understanding the Apprentice Lifecycle in Universities
Apprenticeships are a growing area of delivery for many SUMS members. We have recently completed work with three universities to support them in developing their delivery in this area. For the…
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Change Starts Now: Making HEIs Racially Inclusive
However uncomfortable it is - and it is uncomfortable - we need to talk about race. As a sector, we must acknowledge that we have so far failed to make…
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