This area provides strategic guidance on technology to help you manage your institution.

Institutional management

Institutional management

Procuring efficient new information and communications technology systems

15 May 2012

Universities and colleges need to procure ICT systems to run every aspect of their business. Rapidly changing demands require systems to be flexible and adaptable; today’s severe budget constraints demand   More...

Strategies for agile institutions

15 May 2012

Institutions need strategies that enable them to adapt rapidly to change caused by external factors such as funding cuts, changing government requirements, changing student expectations, increased competition and new   More...

Sharing and protecting your intellectual property in an online environment

15 May 2012

Licensing and rights have become key issues globally as more and more content has gone online. Institutions need to know how to share and protect their own outputs in this   More...

Plan for change to improve your organisation’s efficiency

15 May 2012

Institutions are undergoing a period of rapid change as they strive to do more with less and meet new and expanding expectations, especially from learners. The need for optimum organisational   More...

How can my institution use open source software to run more efficiently?

15 May 2012

Organisations need to run as efficiently as possible. Open source software can be customised to maximise the efficiency of an organisation’s own working practices, either via in-house development or by   More...

Marketing your courses in an increasingly competitive environment

15 May 2012

As education funding is reduced and the cost to individuals rises, the market for many aspects of further and higher education is becoming more consumer-led. Student expectations are also increasing.   More...

Improve all aspects of your business - get your identity management systems in shape

15 May 2012

Institutions must provide staff and students with an identity so they can access online systems or content securely. By improving the way this is done, institutions increase efficiency,   More...

Develop business intelligence to improve your strategic planning

15 May 2012

Institutions require access to accurate, timely and meaningful information about their core businesses and the environment in which they operate, if they are to adapt and thrive during times of   More...

Strategies for engaging with business and the community

15 May 2012

More than ever before, government expects institutions to harness their knowledge and expertise for the direct benefit of society by partnering with external organisations. Partnerships deliver mutual benefits and can   More...

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