Free Download: The 2026 strategic planning framework

From year-end results to a focused, evidence-based strategy

The 2026 Strategic Planning Framework is a practical planning guide for academic teams preparing for the year ahead. It provides a structured way to move from end-of-year results to a small, defensible set of strategic priorities grounded in evidence.
This framework walks teams through five essential planning steps: data consolidation, trend identification, decision-focused interpretation, priority-setting, and monitoring, so leadership groups can align on what the data is showing, where action is most needed, and how progress will be tracked across the year.
What you’ll get:
  • A five-step strategic planning checklist designed for academic leadership use
  • Clear prompts to support focused, cross-functional working sessions
  • Defined outcomes for each step to guide decision-making
  • A reusable structure that supports continuous quality improvement (CQI) and strategic alignment

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Lead the year with the right data

Want a guided walkthrough before you use the worksheet with your team?
Watch the on-demand webinar that complements this framework and demonstrates how academic leaders can move from end-of-year results to decision-ready insights.
This session overviews how to connect trends to strategic questions, prioritize initiatives without overloading the plan, and build a simple monitoring rhythm that supports continuous improvement throughout 2026.

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SOAR Analysis for Academic Program Planning

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Use this analysis tool to turn survey results into a strategic framework for academic program planning—highlighting strengths, exploring opportunities, and defining measurable goals for improvement.
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