Develop: How Can Higher Education Institutions Use Cohort‑Based Development to Turn Leadership Learning Into Real‑Time Impact?
- What design elements help cohort‑based programs work in a higher‑education context with decentralized decision‑making, shared governance, and diverse leader backgrounds?
- How can live institutional challenges (academic priorities, service delivery, cross‑campus initiatives) be embedded into cohorts so learning translates into better day‑to‑day leadership decisions?
- What role do peers, facilitators, and senior sponsors play in creating accountability and psychological safety across faculty and staff leaders?
- Which measures best demonstrate the impact of cohort‑based development in higher ed beyond satisfaction, such as execution of strategic initiatives or reduced leadership friction?