Field Notes

Built on my own experience, this blog draws on 20+ years of notes and observations. I hope these resulting posts offer you a bit of inspiration, perspective, or a way to get unstuck.

Set Deadlines Upfront
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Set Deadlines Upfront

"Identify the people who are responsible for their part and create pathways for them to ask questions to become invested in the outcome."

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Insulate From Summer Melt
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Insulate From Summer Melt

"Preventing melt is not just about spending more money; this is a creative game that can be won with strategic thinking."

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It’s May, Be Creative!
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It’s May, Be Creative!

"If our ads were inside the building, would they tell the truth, and would they say something interesting?"

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Brush Up the Marketing Plan
Ken Cutts Ken Cutts

Brush Up the Marketing Plan

“The institutions gaining traction structure their goals to reflect what matters most and use relevant data to inform decisions.”

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