This 60th resource organizes key Continuous Learner posts from up until this point of the publication’s existence (12 months) to strengthen organizational change work. Start with the section that best reflects your current interest.
1. Understanding Why Implementation Fails
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated by lack of progress, begin here.
These brief pieces diagnose the root causes of stalled initiatives and lack of follow-through.
Recommended reading path:
Why Colleges Still Struggle to Implement Priorities | 022 | What to Do About It
Stop Blaming Everyone. Start Naming the Few. | 001 | Culture & Conflict
Strategic Plans Don’t Fail Because They’re Flawed | 004 | Planning vs Doing
Outcome: You’ll start seeing the structural and cultural blockers that actually matter.
2. Create Clarity: Language, Priorities, and Focus
If your institution has too many initiatives and not enough shared understanding.
These brief posts help teams simplify, establish common language, and reduce unnecessary complexity.
Recommended reading path:
Outcome: Clear priorities, shared definitions, and realistic implementation pace.
3. Build Alignment: Culture, Leadership, and Trust
If the work is technically sound but people are not moving together.
These resources focus on human systems: trust, symbolism, dignity, and leadership behaviors that make or break execution.
Recommended reading path:
Outcome: Stronger alignment between values, behaviors, and daily practice.
4. Move to Action: From Strategy to Implementation
If you’re ready to operationalize initiatives and see traction.
These brief posts are most useful for project leads, deans, faculty leaders, and implementation teams.
Recommended reading path:
Outcome: Concrete ways that translate strategy into coordinated action.
5. Keep Equity Central (Without Performative Work)
If equity is a stated priority but outcomes haven’t shifted.
These posts help distinguish intentionality from impact and keep equity grounded in execution.
Recommended reading path:
Equity Impact vs Equity Intentionality | 002 | Equity Strategy
Students Told Us. We Just Need to Listen. | 008 | Student Success
Outcome: Equity work that is specific, measurable, and embedded in practice.
How to Use These Resources as a Team
-Structure leadership retreats
-Support implementation teams
-Guide professional development conversations
-Align planning cycles across divisions
Tip: You don’t need to read everything. Choose the section that matches your current challenge and work forward. Most institutions don’t need more resources. They need the right ones, in the right order, used well.
Note: Visit the key aggregated teaching & learning resources post.
If your institution needs support planning and/or implementing priorities, contact me. I’ll help you be successful.
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Onward…
Dr. Al Solano
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