The University sector is facing significant pressures, including governmental policies on funding, heightened regulation, and shifting student expectations for flexibility, inclusiveness, and value. A prominent university identified the critical need for strategic review & adaptation to enhance its competitive edge, attract students, and meet future demands. The institution aimed to develop a culture embracing high performance, innovation, and enterprise, ensuring its graduates, academic and staff are highly sought after in the professional and academic world.

Caja collaborated closely with the university, undertaking several key initiatives:

Strategic Development:

Assisted the university's leadership in crafting an extensive, transformative strategy, focusing on impactful outcomes for students, staff, and the community.

Implementation Planning:

Defined and managed clear workstreams and projects, ensuring timely, appropriate, and engaged delivery across the university's ecosystem.

Expertise Integration and Governance:

Provided a blend of program and project management expertise, facilitating effective strategy execution through a governance structure that supported rapid decision-making and risk management.

Collaboration and Communication:

Enhanced collaboration with university teams, aligning efforts towards a unified strategic goal and fostering a culture of transformation through effective communication strategies.

The strategy was successfully launched within the anticipated timeframe, achieving a unified understanding and commitment across the university community. The ongoing partnership between Caja and the university ensures the strategy's continuous alignment with its foundational goals, guaranteeing sustained benefit realisation.