Operational Efficiency - AHUA Blog

2nd November, 2020
Asking the Provost: How should registrars change in these changing times?
Registrars need to change in these changing times. Mike Shore-Nye,...
22nd September, 2020
Asking the Vice-Chancellor: How should registrars change in these changing times?
Registrars need to change in these changing times. Mike Shore-Nye,...
Crystal ball
19th August, 2020
Future HE Professionals: Insights and Resources
Learn about the Future HE Professionals project undertaken by the...
23rd June, 2020
Saul Among the Prophets: the Role of the Registrar
David Duncan, Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary at the...
27th February, 2020
Learning How to Enhance the Digital Experience for Students and Staff
Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter,...
20th November, 2019
Can you Teach an Old Registrar ‘Dog’ New Tricks?
Mike Shore-Nye shares his experience of design thinking approaches to...
28th August, 2019
True Organisational Efficiency Must Mean That Form Should Always Follow Function
Basing his reflections on the restructure of the Leadership Team...
3rd June, 2019
Dealing with Communications During Reputational Crisis
Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter,...
22nd May, 2019
Integrated Thinking and Professional Services
Many organisations have adopted the principles of integrated thinking and...
6th March, 2019
The Role of Training and Development in Supporting Effective Change
Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar and Secretary at the University of Exeter,...
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