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Mapping Your Path to Success: Stakeholder Analysis in University Improvement Projects

When launching continuous improvement initiatives, programs or projects in higher education, understanding your stakeholders is crucial for success. A stakeholder analysis can help identify who will be affected by changes and how to engage them effectively throughout the process.  In a fictitious example, consider a registrar’s office implementing a new course registration system. Key stakeholders […]

Crafting Effective Problem Statements

Throughout our consulting work with clients across the University, we have observed that the foundation of any successful project or initiative lies in a clear and well-defined problem statement. Here is why it matters and how to craft one that drives results.  Why Problem Statements Matter  A good problem statement:  Focuses efforts and resources  Aligns […]

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The CIDA Compass – CIDA is Launching a Blog!

Welcome to the very first Continuous Improvement & Data Analytics (CIDA) blog post! Our vision at CIDA is to create and sustain a culture of data-driven decision making and continuous improvement at Boston University. We also aim to foster continuous improvement culture and collaborate with peer institutions of the same mindset. In pursuit of these […]

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