As colleges and universities are getting ready to open for late summer or fall classes, three essential steps to take to ensure both employees and students are as comfortable and confident of resuming their roles: 1. Emphasize your Higher Purpose consistently. The higher purpose needs to be emphasized as you reinvigorate your institution to […]
We all know that a higher education institution is not a theme park, it is not a vacation, it does not have rides, and it doesn’t have characters, so it is not Walt Disney World. But in their industry of theme parks, Disney is one of the most successful at keeping guests coming back. Are […]
All levels of schools from Pre-K to College began classes last week. Both students and parents were either wowed and delighted by the organized systems in place and the treatment they received from the staff or they became frustrated, disappointed, and maybe even angry. The first few days of a new schoolyear is an […]
One of the more fascinating aspects in working with people involved in higher education is the high opinion of their own prowess in delivering Service Excellence. Among the biggest disconnects with reality is the feeling that customer service is just common sense and easily implemented, and that they themselves are doing a good job […]
Someone once asked me why Walt Disney World, Ritz Carlton, and Nordstroms were so lucky in that they always got such great people working for them. My response – it’s not by luck, it’s planned and managed. A culture is made up of the people you hire; therefore, the recruitment of right fit people is […]