Yes, and... Agendas: from little to big!

Setting an agenda, whether it is simply structuring a meeting or composing a complicated academic overhaul, can be like trying to prepare for a game of improv. Administrators need to be flexible enough to change tactics on a dime and react quickly in the face of opportunity when there often is no clear road map to success. Many times, we encounter new challenges without an institutional policy in place, and like magicians, we need to pull a strategy out of the hat. Additionally, a successful leader builds consensus among all stakeholders, leads through example, and establishes short and long-term goals. Knowing how and when to make these high- and low-impact decisions can be tricky.

This panel seeks stories and examples of how effective administrators get big and little things done, all while including disparate voices and sharing responsibility. Please feel free to interpret this panel theme broadly. For instance, you may wish to share your thoughts about a specific idea or project, provide insights from your personal experience that could include the good and the bad, or perhaps present an agenda item plan not yet implemented. We are, of course, available to assist and support in developing a topic.