Dr. Tim Jansa and James Walton discuss the business side of coaching in higher education. Walton, president of Collaborative Brain Trust, highlights the importance of fit and localization in coaching programs, emphasizing the need for coaches with higher ed experience. He identifies common pain points in higher ed, such as accountability and trust, and discusses the challenges of previous failed coaching programs.
Walton also explains the differences between two-year and four-year institutions, noting cost, precedent, and cultural differences. He advises coaches to persist, network, and leverage RFPs and renewal opportunities to break into the higher ed market.
Keywords: leadership development, coaching programs, decision makers, two-year institutions, four-year institutions, coaching fit, assessments, professional development
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