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3 strategies and tactics for College Dean

What is College Dean strategy?

Every great achievement starts with a well-thought-out plan. It can be the launch of a new product, expanding into new markets, or just trying to increase efficiency. You'll need a delicate combination of strategies and tactics to ensure that the journey is smooth and effective.

Finding the right College Dean strategy can be daunting, especially when you're busy working on your day-to-day tasks. This is why we've curated a list of examples for your inspiration.

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College Dean strategy examples

You will find in the next section many different College Dean tactics. We've included action items in our templates to make it as actionable as possible.

Strategies and tactics for preparing a strategic plan for department head competition

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Conduct comprehensive research

    • Review the university's academic policies and strategic goals
    • Analyse the current challenges and opportunities within the department
    • Study recent developments in higher education related to your field
    • Gather feedback from faculty and students about departmental needs
    • Identify best practices from similar departments in other universities
    • Survey current technologies and resources available within the department
    • Compile data on recent student outcomes and achievements
    • Examine past departmental performance reports
    • Review potential funding sources and opportunities
    • Identify key industry and academic partnerships

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Develop a compelling proposal

    • Outline a clear vision and mission for the department
    • Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals
    • Create an action plan to address current challenges
    • Propose new initiatives or programs that align with university goals
    • Highlight potential research opportunities and collaborations
    • Include a detailed plan for faculty and staff professional development
    • Draft a budget proposal supporting the strategic plan
    • Include performance metrics to measure success
    • Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures
    • Prepare a timeline for implementation of initiatives

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Prepare for the presentation

    • Create a presentation outline with key points
    • Design visually appealing slides to support your presentation
    • Prepare a concise summary document for the college dean and staff
    • Rehearse the presentation multiple times to ensure clarity and confidence
    • Gather feedback from trusted colleagues and incorporate suggestions
    • Prepare responses to potential questions or concerns
    • Schedule a meeting with the dean's office to present the strategy
    • Prepare supplementary materials to support your proposal
    • Review the presentation environment and check equipment beforehand
    • Develop a follow-up plan to collect feedback post-presentation
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Strategies and tactics for elevating AJAE to Global Recognition

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Strengthen editorial quality and peer review rigor

    • Establish clear editorial guidelines and training for reviewers
    • Recruit diverse international editorial board members
    • Implement a double-blind review system
    • Introduce ethical safeguards and employ anti-plagiarism tools
    • Set up regular editorial board meetings to review guidelines
    • Create a mentorship program for new reviewers
    • Develop feedback mechanisms for reviewers
    • Organise webinars on peer review best practices
    • Evaluate the review process annually for improvements
    • Recognise outstanding reviewers publicly to encourage quality

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Secure accreditation and recognition

    • Align journal standards with Ethiopian Ministry of Education requirements
    • Submit applications for indexing in African Journals Online, DOAJ, and Scopus
    • Prepare and submit compliance reports for accreditation
    • Submit annual reports on journal metrics and developments
    • Engage with accrediting bodies for feedback and incorporate suggestions
    • Organise symposiums to showcase AJAE’s contributions
    • Introduce regular assessments to ensure standards are continuously met
    • Develop a timeline for achieving indexing goals
    • Collaborate with indexed journals for insights and strategies
    • Monitor global accreditation trends for strategic updates

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Enhance visibility and global reach

    • Develop a professional online submission platform
    • Enhance digital presence through an updated journal website
    • Strengthen social media engagement strategies
    • Establish a programme to partner with international universities
    • Create informative digital content highlighting journal highlights
    • Implement SEO strategies for the journal’s online presence
    • Engage influencers in agriculture and environment to share content
    • Include AJAE in academic research-sharing networks
    • Attend international conferences to promote the journal
    • Track journal mentions and citations to assess visibility impact
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Strategies and tactics for conducting an Incubation Programme for Engineering Students

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Identify potential colleges for the programme

    • Research top engineering colleges with strong robotics and AI departments
    • Make a list of colleges with active entrepreneurship cells or innovation labs
    • Reach out to college administrations to propose collaboration
    • Schedule meetings with college deans and department heads
    • Identify faculty champions to support programme execution
    • Verify the availability of on-campus resources for hosting the programme
    • Look for existing college partnerships with industry leaders in AI, IoT, and drones
    • Propose joint marketing efforts with the colleges to attract students
    • Establish criteria for student eligibility and participation
    • Create an agreement or MOU with partnering colleges

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Seek partnerships with early-stage drone and robotics companies

    • Compile a list of grassroots and pre-seed drone and robotics startups
    • Utilise online platforms like AngelList and Crunchbase to identify startups
    • Reach out to startup incubators and accelerators for introductions
    • Schedule meetings with potential startup partners to discuss the programme
    • Evaluate the startups for alignment with programme goals
    • Propose benefits of participation for startups, such as innovation input and visibility
    • Develop an incentive model for startups to join the programme
    • Create promotional materials highlighting the value to participating startups
    • Track communication and engagement with each startup
    • Formalise partnerships through contracts or agreements

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Secure funding sources for the programme

    • Research potential grant opportunities from educational and industrial bodies
    • Connect with venture capital firms specialising in AI, drones, and IoT
    • Reach out to corporate partners interested in sponsoring innovation initiatives
    • Prepare detailed budget proposals to present to potential funders
    • Arrange fundraising meetings or presentations with interested parties
    • Leverage existing industry networks to uncover potential funding sources
    • Explore public funding options specific to educational programmes
    • Draft a comprehensive funding proposal outlining programme goals and needs
    • Create a recurring communication plan with funders for progress updates
    • Implement a tracking system for managing funds and their usage
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How to track your College Dean strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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Planning resources

OKRs are a great way to translate strategies into measurable goals. Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the OKR framework:

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