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  • Institutional success relies on aligning faculty and staff with strategic goals.
  • Organizational culture and relationship building are key to achieving progress and innovation.
  • Addressing cultural roadblocks is essential for implementing strategic plans effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effectiveness of a Small Group Initiative (SGI) as a method for driving institutional change.
  • To assess the impact of SGI on employee engagement and alignment with institutional vision.
  • To explore a low-resource approach for fostering progress in academic settings.

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  • Purposive sampling selected faculty and staff representatives into eight groups.
  • Monthly, structured, discussion-based meetings were held over one year, facilitated by a group member.
  • Participants engaged with material from '12: The Elements of Great Managing,' aligning with the Gallup Q12 survey.

Main Results:

  • A notable increase in overall employee engagement levels was observed.
  • Participants showed enhanced personal ownership of the institution's strategic plan.
  • The SGI proved effective in fostering positive changes in participant attitudes and behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • The Small Group Initiative (SGI) offers a cost-effective and minimally disruptive method for institutional advancement.
  • SGI requires fewer resources and less disruption compared to other large-scale initiatives.
  • The SGI's adaptability suggests potential for widespread application across diverse academic environments to meet leadership needs.