2035 Leeds Strategic Plan
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Leeds School of Business is boldly shaping the future of business education for the coming decade through our Leeds 2035 Strategic Planning initiative, guided by four key trends that will drive our future success. Ìý
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Our commitment to advancing priorities of the state of Colorado and CU, pioneering business research, and delivering transformative business education is central to our long-term vision and the 2035 Leeds Strategic Plan.Ìý
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Guiding Elements for 2035 Leeds Strategic Plan
As we chart our course for the next decade, five interconnected elements will drive 2035 Leeds Strategic Plan.Ìý
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Mission, Vision and Values
- Our mission will define our core purpose and objectives
- Our vision will articulate Leeds' long-term aspirations
- Our values will serve as guiding principles that shape our culture and inform strategic decisions
Timeline: Development planned for spring and summer 2025
Key Areas of ImpactÌý
Key areas of impact define the outcomes we aim to achieve.
Timeline: Initiated fall 2024, completion expected spring 2025
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Ongoing PrioritiesÌý
The goal of defining ongoing priorities is to align with Leeds’ mission and vision while establishing a strong foundation for operational excellence across all academic and administrative units. This process includes self-studies across all disciplines within academic divisions, Centers of Excellence, and both undergraduate and graduate programs.Ìý
Timeline: Completed self-studies for all disciplines within academic divisions and graduate programs in fall 2024. Completion of self-studies of Centers of Excellence and undergraduate programs is planned for spring 2025.Ìý
Strategic PrioritiesÌý
Strategic Priorities aim to drive innovation, academic excellence, and community impact by addressing key challenges within Leeds’ Ongoing Priorities, serving as catalysts for transformational change in Business Education for Impact, Multi-Faceted Innovation, Enrichment of Academic Offerings, and a Culture of Care.
Timeline: Completed self-study for all disciplines and graduate programs in fall 2024. Completion of self-studies of centers and undergraduate programs planned for spring 2025.
Business Education for Impact emphasizes exceptional career opportunities, lifelong community connections, and personal development to empower Leeds graduates to drive positive change.
- Elevate Career Opportunities: Foster exceptional career outcomes driven by ethically grounded business acumen, foresight and innovative thinking
- Elevate Belonging through Connections: Build lifelong connections within the Leeds community through support, collaboration and shared growth
- Elevate Personal Development: Empower creativity, resilience, impactful leadership and a drive for positive changeÌý
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Multi-faceted Innovation advances disciplinary excellence, increases faculty visibility, and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle complex challenges.
- Elevate Disciplinary Excellence: Enhance research infrastructure, increase strategic visibility and position faculty across disciplines as thought leaders
- Elevate Interdisciplinary Distinction: Promote cross-unit collaboration, support interdisciplinary initiatives and build global partnerships to tackle complex challengesÌý
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Enrichment of Academic Offerings expands specialty graduate programs, enhances flexible learning experiences, and fosters lifelong learning through alumni resources and networking opportunities.
- Elevate Specialty Graduate Programs: Expand MS offerings with industry-aligned content and specialized niches, enhancing MBA programs
- Elevate Mixed Modality Delivery: Enrich learning experiences through flexible online, hybrid formats and gamification
- Elevate Lifelong Learning: Offer alumni resources, networking opportunities and a vibrant, continuous learning communityÌý
Culture of Care prioritizes individual well-being, fosters community and collaboration, and supports professional growth through career development and meaningful engagement.
- Elevate Well-being: Prioritize safety, mental health and work-life balance
- Elevate Communities: Foster belonging, collaboration and recognition
- Elevate Professional Growth: Enable career development, autonomy and meaningful engagementÌý
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Enablers
The goal of Enablers is to provide the essential support structures needed to executeÌýLeeds’ strategy effectively, ensuring the successful achievement of initiatives and priorities.ÌýTo successfully implement our strategic initiatives, we're strengthening core operationalÌýareas across Leeds including Finance and Administration, Marketing and Communication,Ìýand Advancement. Ìý
Timeline:Completion expected spring and summer 2025
How it Fits Together
2035 Leeds Strategic Plan is built on the series of interconnected elements described above.
