Self awareness is key to understanding your team in a more effective way. 

Marketing and Budgeting are key aspects of running a successfull institution. You need to constantly monitor the execution of your plan and be ready to make adjustments when the assumptions are not being met.

Infrastructure planning is key for on campus schools. Developing additional classrooms takes time. On the other hand libraries are resources not only available for students but also for faculty.

Student services and carreer services are key in a higher education institution. You have to see your student in a holistic way. Your institution is only as good as your student outcomes. High Satisfaction rates and high employment rates. This is what quality looks like. The other KPI are only processes KPI that don´t guarantee student success. 

Planning ahead is using a 5 year planning cycle is critical por Higher education institutions. It allows you to have a long term approach in decision making, understand the financing and sustainability of the businnes. It also creates a sense of direction and purpose for all stakeholders.