AIR LEADs: Leadership with Evidence, Analytics and Data: Course for Cross-Institutional Teams
Transitioning from a data professional to an institutional leader requires more than technical expertise—it demands strategic thinking, communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics. AIR LEADs: Leadership with Evidence, Analytics, and Data is a comprehensive course designed to equip higher education data professionals with the skills needed to take on leadership roles and drive meaningful institutional change.
This interactive course covers essential leadership topics, including political savviness, effective communication, collaboration, vision setting, and advocacy. Through a combination of expert-led instruction, real-world case studies, and peer discussions, participants develop the confidence and skills to lead with data. The course also emphasizes self-care and professional sustainability, ensuring participants are prepared to manage the challenges of leadership while maintaining their well-being.
By the end of the course, participants are equipped to advocate for data-driven policies, communicate insights effectively, and contribute to their institution’s strategic direction with clarity and impact.
Why Choose This Solution
By participating in this course together, teams from different constituent institutions:
- Build leadership capacity grounded in strategic use of evidence and analytics.
- Develop skills in political savviness, advocacy, communication, and collaboration essential for institutional leadership.
- Strengthen cross-institutional leadership networks, fostering future system-wide collaboration and support.
- Advance the role of data professionals into key leadership pipelines within member institutions.
- Promote a culture of sustainable, strategic, and ethical leadership across campuses.
Supporting a cross-institutional cohort assists your organization in:
- Preparing a new generation of leaders equipped to drive data-informed institutional change.
- Strengthening leadership succession planning across member institutions.
- Accelerating the integration of data into executive-level decision-making and advocacy efforts.
- Demonstrating a proactive investment in leadership development that enhances long-term system stability and innovation.
Course Details
- Format: Asynchronous online course
- Optional Add-On: Two-day in-person seminar for deeper engagement
- Duration: Approximately six weeks
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