Leading in Turbulent Times

In Search of a Navigation System for This Critical Moment in the History of U.S. Higher Education

To say that this complex array of interwoven problems poses formidable challenges for leaders is an understatement. That said, this difficult moment in time also offers opportunities for meaningful change.

This paper by Brent D. Ruben, Ph.D. of Rutgers University aims to contribute to this effort by presenting a framework for organizational review, strategy formulation, and change planning during a time of turbulence and disruption, such as we now confront. The paper focuses on the role information, communication and technology can play as a part of a larger framework of strategy development and organizational renewal. A catalogue of actionable questions to guide in this work is also presented.