Change by Design: How universities should design change initiatives for success

HEPI Number:
165
Author:
Paul Woodgates
Published:
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This report by Paul Woodgates explores change initiatives in higher education institutions, considering why they are needed and why they are difficult to deliver. He outlines how universities should carefully design change projects to maximise impact and likelihood of success.

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