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The 2022 Summer Institute is presented by Anthology
Wednesday, July 20
All times are in Central Time
- 1:00-4:00 p.m. | Broadway Foyer | Registration
- 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Belle Meade | CEO Networking Session
Please come prepared to get to know other AFIT CEOs and discuss the challenges you’re hoping to address by participating in this year’s learning design. A short business meeting will be held to allow AFIT members to elect the 2023-2024 Executive Committee members. - 5:00 p.m. | Event Hub – Level 1 | Welcome Reception Sponsored by CampusWorks
Thursday, July 21
All times are in Central Time
- 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. | Broadway 3 | Breakfast (provided)
- 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Team Time
- 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Broadway 1-2 | Summer Institute
- 4:00 p.m. | Team Time
Friday, July 22
All times are in Central Time
- 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. | Broadway 3 | Breakfast (provided)
- 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Team Time
- 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Broadway 1-2 | Summer Institute
- 4:00 p.m. | Team Time
Saturday, July 23
All times are in Central Time
- 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. | Broadway 3 | Breakfast (provided)
- 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Team Time
- 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Broadway 1-2 | Summer Institute
Recommended Readings to Prepare for Team Learning at the Summer Institute
The following resources have been curated by AFIT’s learning partners, members, and staff to enhance your team’s understanding of the concepts embedded in this year’s learning design. Consider using these recommendations to prepare your team for Summer Institute by selecting a few resources that are relevant to your organization’s goals, reading them together, and discussing them as a team. All readings are optional. While reading these resources may enhance your experience at Summer Institute, not reading them won’t detract from the experience.
Talent Trends 2022
- 11 trends that will shape work in 2022 and beyond. Harvard Business Review, January 2022.
- Future of work trends in 2022: The new era of humanity. Korn Ferry, 2022.
- The demographic drought (edition two): Bridging the gap in our labor force. Emsi. February 2022.
Talent Trends 2021
- 2021 employee engagement trends report: Top 6 trends. Human Resource Executive, Quantum Workplace, November 1, 2021.
- A call for accountability and action: The Deloitte global 2021 Millennial and Gen Z survey. Deloitte, 2021.
- After the storm: The jobs and skills that will drive the post-pandemic recovery. Emsi Burning Glass, February 2021.
- *For those who are members of The Society of College and University Planning (SCUP). Teetering on the demographic cliff parts 1 & 2. The Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), Fall 2021
- ‘Great attrition’ or ‘great attraction’ – The choice is yours. McKinsey and Company, September 8, 2021.
- The future of work: Redefining work, workforces, and workplaces. Deloitte, 2019.
- The great attrition to the great adaptation. McKinsey and Company, November 3, 2021.
Leadership and Culture
- Beyond happiness: How authentic leaders prioritize purpose and people for growth and impact. Lim, J. 2021. Provided to attendees at the CEO Forum and Reps Meeting. All registrants for Summer Institute will also receive a copy. It is highly recommended that teams explore this book in advance of the Summer Institute.
- Higher ed’s multi-generational workforce: Perceptions and realities about age groups – and how to manage them. Tugand, A., The Chronicle of Higher Education, 2020.
- The 4 disciplines of execution, Sean Covey and Chris McChesney
Proposed Learning Objectives for Summer Institute:
By participating in the 2022 Summer Institute, your team will gain a deeper understanding of how to:
- Develop strategies for multi-generational and diverse workforces
- Respond to undeniable challenges in attracting and retaining talent
- Meet the needs of employers served by higher education institutions
- Create cultures that foster happiness and positive returns
Compelling Questions to be Addressed by Learning Partners:
- What does the labor market look like now and in the future as employers and educators respond to the "great resignation”?
- How can leaders respond to conflicting demands for autonomy and flexibility?
- How do organizations create inclusive places, spaces, communities, staffing models, and cultures that attract and retain talent?
- What are the best practices and high-impact strategies for developing and leading the "workforce of the future"?
- How do leaders create diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces led with happiness and humanity?