Develop: How Can Higher Education HR Functions Strengthen Trust and Decision‑Making While Navigating Disruption and Change?

  •  How can HR redesign workflows and decision rights in higher education to reduce rework, escalation, and confusion without shifting undue burden back to departments?
  • What behaviors and operating norms help HR move from reactive, transactional support to a trusted, authoritative partner for leaders, faculty, and staff?
  • How can care‑centered approaches to restructuring, offboarding, and internal transitions be delivered with clarity and consistency in shared‑governance environments?
  • What data sources best help institutions understand where trust, belonging, and manager effectiveness are breaking down across colleges and divisions?