Bringing Your Strategic Plan to Life: A Guide for Higher Education

A strategic plan isn’t a finish line—it’s the starting point for meaningful, measurable work. But turning that plan into real outcomes can be complicated by siloed departments, limited resources, and planning fatigue. This guide, built for higher education leaders, covers how to activate engagement at all levels, align strategic priorities with budget decisions, craft measurable goals, and build a reporting rhythm that drives accountability and progress.