Dean’s Dialogue 20th April 2017

Dean’s Dialogue – 20.4.2017 Welcome Sharpened Cass Vision & Strategic Priorities Academic Excellence: Distinctions and Cass Approach Faculty Excellence: Expectations and Support Operational Excellence: Alignment and Coordination A Vital Next Step Please remember – Hannah’s Orphanage Bake Sale

Sharpened Cass Vision & Strategic Priorities Vision: Cass is a leading global business school that enables the extraordinary – fusing knowledge creation, education & community. Fuel Sustainable Innovation Engage Cass Community Elevate Cass Brand Enablers Community Education Knowledge What is distinctive about Cass? What does it mean to be ‘leading global business school’? How does this affect what I do? What is supported and recognised?

Sharpened Cass Vision & Strategic Priorities Greater clarity on the need for change Ongoing research – your feedback, leading global peers, macro Strained model – over-capacity, rising costs, rankings, targets Intense competition – homogeneity, innovation, support, buildings Internal frustrations – inconsistencies, barriers, support gaps

Sharpened Cass Vision & Strategic Priorities Continuing negotiations with City Achieving our ambitions will require innovation, discipline, support Define boundaries of Cass independence and interdependence Financial plan will stretch and enable us (targets, investments)

Academic Excellence Distinctions: make the most of what we do best (and differently)   Cass Approach Personal Global Intellectual Practical Passionate Disciplined LEGO Model, unbundling, digital, cross-level Showcase research impact, cutting-edge content Specialisation -> agile learning Thought leader driven Innovative, dedicated Bold, creative and caring Rigorous, responsible Applied, experiential Hold the bar high: standards and integrity Visible theory-practice links; ‘living case studies’ (guests, projects…) Diverse, Inclusive Exceptional cross-cultural skills and international reach

Faculty Excellence Faculty Excellence Framework Expectations of a leading global business school Distinction of being driven by engaged and impactful thought leaders Now being elaborated: Faculty-specific appendices, transition clarification Supports – consistent, transparent, aligned Remuneration Strategy Processes: hiring, workload / teaching allocation, promotion Timing – Detail development, City agreement, funding plan  

Operational Excellence Providing the service, support and experience of a leading global business school and distinctions of the Cass Approach Strategic Alignment – identify gaps in leadership and support Discipline – coordination, streamlining, prioritising High Performance – support, recognition, progression  

A vital next step… Please input your ideas Dean’s Teas – share your views, May-July in small groups Academic Excellence How will we further define and elevate our distinctions? Share examples of Cass Approach Faculty Excellence How can we better showcase / practice that Cass is thought-leader driven? How can we ensure that Cass is where you (thought leaders) excel? Operational Excellence Where do we see strategic gaps in leadership and staff? What changes would make greater positive difference?

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