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Why Strategy Efforts Fail in Higher Education — and How to Make Them Succeed

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Many institutions lose time and money because of strategic initiatives that fail to deliver on promises such as enrollment growth and key operational improvements.

Institutions can learn how to avoid these pitfalls thanks to new research and case studies. Join The Chronicle on Thursday, March 7, at 2 p.m. ET for a virtual forum with higher-education strategist Paul Friga to uncover the latest research that will position your planning efforts for success.

Learn the top reasons why strategic planning in higher ed aren’t successful — and how you can avoid them.

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Host: Liz McMillen, executive editor, Chronicle Intelligence, The Chronicle of Higher Education

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