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Meet the Team
Dr. Tamer Tamer Salameh (DBA)
Founder and CEO |
Dr. Mink Stavenga (DBA)
Dean - School of Business, Southwestern College |
Tamer and Mink with over 40 years each in Strategic Planning Education, Experience, and Expertise.
Meet Tamer and Mink, a dynamic duo with a combined experience of over 40 years each in strategic planning, spanning both academia and industry. Their unparalleled expertise and wealth of knowledge make them an unbeatable force in the realm of educational institution consulting.
Tamer and Mink's journey began in the hallowed halls of academia, where they honed their skills in strategic planning, organizational development, and educational leadership. They delved deep into the intricacies of educational systems, understanding the nuances of curriculum development, student engagement, and institutional management.
Their academic prowess was complemented by extensive experience in the corporate world, where they translated theoretical knowledge into practical strategies. Working with leading companies, they tackled complex challenges, developed innovative solutions, and delivered tangible results. From Fortune 500 companies to startups, Tamer and Mink have navigated diverse industries, gaining invaluable insights along the way.
Now, as a team, Tamer and Mink are on a mission to leverage their expertise to transform educational institutions. They understand the unique needs and challenges faced by schools, colleges, and universities in today's rapidly evolving landscape. With a blend of academic rigor and real-world pragmatism, they offer tailored solutions that drive growth, foster innovation, and enhance educational outcomes.
What sets Tamer and Mink apart is not just their extensive experience but also their unwavering commitment to excellence. They are not content with merely offering cookie-cutter solutions; instead, they take the time to understand each client's specific context, challenges, and aspirations. Whether it's developing strategic plans, optimizing operations, or fostering a culture of continuous improvement, Tamer and Mink are dedicated to delivering outcomes that exceed expectations.
When educational institutions choose to work with Tamer and Mink, they're not just getting consultants; they're gaining trusted partners who are deeply invested in their success. With Tamer and Mink by their side, clients can navigate the complexities of the education landscape with confidence, knowing that they have a team of seasoned experts guiding them every step of the way.
Tamer and Mink's journey began in the hallowed halls of academia, where they honed their skills in strategic planning, organizational development, and educational leadership. They delved deep into the intricacies of educational systems, understanding the nuances of curriculum development, student engagement, and institutional management.
Their academic prowess was complemented by extensive experience in the corporate world, where they translated theoretical knowledge into practical strategies. Working with leading companies, they tackled complex challenges, developed innovative solutions, and delivered tangible results. From Fortune 500 companies to startups, Tamer and Mink have navigated diverse industries, gaining invaluable insights along the way.
Now, as a team, Tamer and Mink are on a mission to leverage their expertise to transform educational institutions. They understand the unique needs and challenges faced by schools, colleges, and universities in today's rapidly evolving landscape. With a blend of academic rigor and real-world pragmatism, they offer tailored solutions that drive growth, foster innovation, and enhance educational outcomes.
What sets Tamer and Mink apart is not just their extensive experience but also their unwavering commitment to excellence. They are not content with merely offering cookie-cutter solutions; instead, they take the time to understand each client's specific context, challenges, and aspirations. Whether it's developing strategic plans, optimizing operations, or fostering a culture of continuous improvement, Tamer and Mink are dedicated to delivering outcomes that exceed expectations.
When educational institutions choose to work with Tamer and Mink, they're not just getting consultants; they're gaining trusted partners who are deeply invested in their success. With Tamer and Mink by their side, clients can navigate the complexities of the education landscape with confidence, knowing that they have a team of seasoned experts guiding them every step of the way.
Embark on a Journey of Impact:
In an era where information is both a tool and a weapon, the clarity, accuracy, and analysis of data concerning societal institutions have never been more crucial
In an era where information is both a tool and a weapon, the clarity, accuracy, and analysis of data concerning societal institutions have never been more crucial
Purpose
Create a better future with better relations globally. Vision: we help in improving existing practice & creating an exceptional future.
Create a better future with better relations globally. Vision: we help in improving existing practice & creating an exceptional future.
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Definitions and Strategic Framework
To match internal and external interactions to each other definitions and an example of a strategic framework follows. The
Definitions (Fundamentals only)
- Environment - For perception of its stability or turbulence.
- Vision - To specify desire and/or reason of an undertaking.
- Mission - As an actionable intent to achieve vision.
- Objectives - To achieve effective, efficient and equitable results (performance).
- Goals - Yardsticks to measure objectives.
- Strategy - To respond to turbulence for achieving objectives.
- Capability - To support strategy.
- Change - To manage transition process in terms of support and/or resistance to change.
- Investment & Return on Investment
Strategic Framework Example
(Fundamentals only: illustrative, not exhaustive, and requires customization)
(Fundamentals only: illustrative, not exhaustive, and requires customization)
Creating a Strategic Plan to analyze future interactions within educational institutions involves several components, including vision, mission, objectives, goals, anticipating turbulence, devising strategies, assessing capabilities, preparing for change, and planning investments. Here's an itemized plan addressing these components:
Vision
Create an insightful understanding of future societal trends, focusing on how individuals, groups, and organizations interact within key institutions such as the economy, education, environment, health, family structures, law and order, information and media, politics, religion, and technology.
Mission
To equip people in educational institutions with foresight into future challenges and opportunities within societal institutions, enabling proactive, innovative, informed decisions that foster effective, efficient, and equitable future.
Objectives
Goals
Strategy
Capability
Change Preparation
Investment
This strategic framework designed to guide efforts in understanding and preparing for future societal changes producing a plan. It emphasizes a collaborative, flexible approach to dealing with uncertainty and leveraging opportunities for positive outcomes in educational institutions. The success of this plan will rely on continuous learning, adaptation, and the willingness to engage with complex, evolving challenges.
Vision
Create an insightful understanding of future societal trends, focusing on how individuals, groups, and organizations interact within key institutions such as the economy, education, environment, health, family structures, law and order, information and media, politics, religion, and technology.
Mission
To equip people in educational institutions with foresight into future challenges and opportunities within societal institutions, enabling proactive, innovative, informed decisions that foster effective, efficient, and equitable future.
Objectives
- Identify and analyze key drivers of change in societal institutions.
- Predict/anticipate potential future states of these institutions based on current trends and data.
- Develop strategies and capabilities for all concerned to navigate and influence future trends positively.
Goals
- Yardsticks for measuring objective.
- Continuously determine test and adjust.
- Develop and implement surveillance mechanisms for enhancing visibility, familiarity, speed of change, and complexity.
- Determine issues/events and their unpredictable/changeable impacts.
Strategy
- Research and Analysis: Utilize a mix of quantitative and qualitative research methods to understand trends and their implications.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with experts, communities, and policymakers for diverse insights and to ensure relevance.
- Strategic Planning: Develop flexible strategies that can evolve in response to new information or unexpected changes.
Capability
- Skills and Knowledge: Build a multidisciplinary team with expertise in data analysis, social sciences, technology, and planning among other disciplines (as need(s) be).
- Technological Tools: Invest in advanced analytics, information systems (TPS, MIS, EIS, DSS, ES/AI?), and scenario planning software to enhance predictive capabilities.
- Networks: Leverage partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and international organizations for broader perspectives and data access.
Change Preparation
- Education and Awareness: Conduct workshops and seminars to raise awareness about future trends and their potential impacts.
- Policy Advocacy: Work with policymakers to ensure future readiness in legislation and public policy.
- Community Engagement: Empower communities with knowledge and tools to adapt to future societal changes proactively.
Investment
- Financial Resources: Secure funding for research, technology, and stakeholder engagement activities through grants, partnerships, and sponsorships.
- Human Capital: Invest in hiring and training staff, focusing on future-oriented skills and interdisciplinary expertise.
- Innovation Fund: Establish a fund to support pilot projects and innovations that address identified future challenges and opportunities.
This strategic framework designed to guide efforts in understanding and preparing for future societal changes producing a plan. It emphasizes a collaborative, flexible approach to dealing with uncertainty and leveraging opportunities for positive outcomes in educational institutions. The success of this plan will rely on continuous learning, adaptation, and the willingness to engage with complex, evolving challenges.
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