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True Organisational Efficiency Must Mean That Form Should Always Follow Function

Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on 28th August, 2019

Basing his reflections on the restructure of the Leadership Team within Professional Services at the University of Exeter, Mike Shore-Nye discusses the Why, How and When we should restructure and what it means for our teams and senior leaders.

Dealing with Communications During Reputational Crisis

Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on 3rd June, 2019

Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter, shares his recommendations on dealing with communications in a crisis, reminding us of the difference between ‘reputation’ and ‘character’.

Integrated Thinking and Professional Services

Posted by Guest Author on 22nd May, 2019

Many organisations have adopted the principles of integrated thinking and reporting to help them navigate the changing expectations of different stakeholders. But what is integrated thinking in the context of higher education, and can it help professional services demonstrate value and make better business decisions for sustainable success? In this blog post, Dr Colin Campbell, Director of Strategic Planning at Newcastle University, shares his views and experience.

The Role of Training and Development in Supporting Effective Change

Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on 6th March, 2019

Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter, reflects on how staff can be encouraged to flourish in a complex world.

From Episodic to Continuous Change

Posted by Guest Author on 14th December, 2018

James Hutchinson, Director of the Strategic Delivery Unit at the University of Exeter, on how we can make continuous improvement a reality in our institutions.

Leading with Vision

Posted by Eamon Mullan on 25th July, 2018

Eamon Mullan is University Secretary at Ulster University. In this post, he considers what being a leader within higher education really means.

How Does a University Benefit its Local Community?

Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on 4th July, 2018

Mike Shore-Nye is Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter. In the first part of this two-part blog, he reflects on the feedback they received from their local community as part of a project to create a new Community Engagement Strategy.

How can ‘The University’ Become ‘Our University’?

Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on 4th July, 2018

Mike Shore-Nye is Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter. In the second part of this two-part blog, he describes the ten priority themes for their new Community Engagement Strategy.

BOGOF: Maximising the Performance of your Senior Team

Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on 30th May, 2018

Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter, reveals how to double the power of your professional services senior leadership team.

“It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory.”

Posted by Mike Shore-Nye on 5th October, 2017

Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter, reflects on lessons from Exeter’s Transformation Programme and the establishment of a new Strategic Delivery Unit.