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Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't

by Jim Collins

A foundational text that explores what makes organizations excel, offering insights into leadership and strategic planning applicable to academic advising.

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The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses

by Eric Ries

This book introduces lean principles that can help advisors implement agile strategies and adapt to institutional changes effectively.

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Leading Change

by John P. Kotter

Kotter's 8-step process for leading change provides a roadmap for academic advisors aiming to implement strategic initiatives successfully.

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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable

by Patrick Lencioni

This engaging fable reveals common team challenges and offers solutions, essential for advisors looking to foster effective leadership in their offices.

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Measure What Matters: Online Tools for Understanding Customers, Social Media, Engagement, and Growth

by Katie Delahaye Paine

A practical guide on metrics that helps advisors develop effective evaluation techniques for their strategic plans.

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The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist's Guide to Success in Business and Life

by Avinash K. Dixit and Barry J. Nalebuff

This book provides strategic insights that can aid advisors in navigating complex institutional politics and aligning goals.

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Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard

by Chip Heath and Dan Heath

The Heath brothers provide a framework for managing change, crucial for advisors implementing new strategies in their offices.

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

by Stephen R. Covey

Covey's principles of effectiveness are vital for advisors seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities and drive strategic initiatives.

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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

by Daniel H. Pink

Pink's insights into motivation can help advisors foster a supportive environment that encourages student success and team collaboration.

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The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail

by Clayton M. Christensen

This classic work on innovation and change management is essential for advisors looking to stay ahead in an evolving educational landscape.

Dive into these transformative books to enrich your understanding and practice of strategic planning and leadership in academic advising.