The Middle Management Symphony
Great individual contributors are often promoted into management without training on how to lead people. Here is why the "Accidental Leader" struggles, and how intentional middle management training changes the score.…
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Insights on prevention, leadership, and organizational culture from the Plaid team.
Accessibility Is Not Optional: What Higher Ed Needs to Know About ADA Compliance
If your institution has been putting off digital accessibility work, that window is officially closed. The U.S. Department of Justice finalized a rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities…
What It Takes to Be a High-Performing Team (According to the Winter Olympics… and Probably Your Department Group Chat)
Every four years, the Winter Olympics remind us of two universal truths: It’s inspiring. It’s intense. It’s slightly terrifying. And it’s a perfect reminder of what it really takes to be a high-perfor…
From Campus to Corporate: Your Three Pillars for Building a High-Impact Team
As the year winds down, every organization is focused on finalizing strategic priorities for the new year. But strategy is just a blueprint; execution is the build. Here at Plaid, we believe the best …
Stuck on a Problem? Design Your Way Out
Is there a problem you’re stuck on and can’t seem to find a solution to? If you’re like me, you may get stuck in analysis paralysis trying to figure out a problem. For others, you might want to jump i…
There Is More That Unites Us Than Divides Us: Courageous Conversations in a Divisive Climate
E. Pluribus Unum. Out of many, one. As we recently celebrated our nation’s 249th birthday one month ago, I was reminded of this Latin motto that has defined us since the founding of our republic. And …
Better Prompts, Better People: Rethinking How We Lead
When it comes to supervising or delegating, it’s easy to assume we’re being clear—only to be surprised or frustrated by the outcome. The task didn’t get done the way we expected, or the result misses …
Life Lessons from a Collegiate Scorekeeper
For the past 13 years I have served as a scorekeeper/scorer’s table member for eight different NCAA sports. While my role may be different for each sport, or even each team I am supporting, there are …
From Grad to Pro: Navigating Your First Fall Semester in Student Affairs
New school years bring new professionals! While I’m entering my third year working in the higher education space, I’ve also had the pleasure of welcoming a new Assistant Director and three Graduate As…
From Virtual Reality Games to Online Education: Lessons in Strategy, Design and Engagement
Take a moment to think of a childhood experience that you never would have guessed at the time, but has become so relevant to the work you do today. I’ll go first. It’s 2002. Preteen Brieanna sits at …