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What It Takes to Be a High-Performing Team (According to the Winter Olympics… and Probably Your Department Group Chat) 

Every four years, the Winter Olympics remind us of two universal truths:  It’s inspiring. It’s intense. It’s slightly terrifying. And it’s a perfect reminder of what it really takes to be a high-performing team.  We know high performance isn’t just about speed, precision, and medals (although we would look great in matching jump suits).  It’s about how groups of people work together toward a shared … Continue reading What It Takes to Be a High-Performing Team (According to the Winter Olympics… and Probably Your Department Group Chat) 

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From Campus to Corporate: Your Three Pillars for Building a High-Impact Team  

As the year winds down, every organization is focused on finalizing strategic priorities for the new year. But strategy is just a blueprint; execution is the build. Here at Plaid, we believe the best way to execute is by helping individuals and organizations Be. Better.  My career has been dedicated to this exact challenge. Over a decade, I’ve worked across corporate, non-profit, higher education, and … Continue reading From Campus to Corporate: Your Three Pillars for Building a High-Impact Team  

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Stuck on a Problem? Design Your Way Out

Is there a problem you’re stuck on and can’t seem to find a solution to? If you’re like me, you may get stuck in analysis paralysis trying to figure out a problem. For others, you might want to jump into action immediately and go with the first solution that comes to mind. At Plaid, we like to tackle a good problem.  While there are many … Continue reading Stuck on a Problem? Design Your Way Out

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Life Lessons from a Collegiate Scorekeeper

For the past 13 years I have served as a scorekeeper/scorer’s table member for eight different NCAA sports. While my role may be different for each sport, or even each team I am supporting, there are a number of lessons that remain consistent. Scorekeeping in college sports is a unique experience. It goes beyond tracking points or watching the game play-by-play. It requires attentiveness, responsibility, … Continue reading Life Lessons from a Collegiate Scorekeeper

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From Grad to Pro: Navigating Your First Fall Semester in Student Affairs

New school years bring new professionals! While I’m entering my third year working in the higher education space, I’ve also had the pleasure of welcoming a new Assistant Director and three Graduate Assistants into this exciting, complex, and challenging arena we call the Fraternity and Sorority Life Office.  The range of guidance provided to navigate the first steps into professional life can vary quite widely; … Continue reading From Grad to Pro: Navigating Your First Fall Semester in Student Affairs

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From Virtual Reality Games to Online Education: Lessons in Strategy, Design and Engagement 

Take a moment to think of a childhood experience that you never would have guessed at the time, but has become so relevant to the work you do today. I’ll go first.  It’s 2002. Preteen Brieanna sits at her parents’ desk on a rainy day during summer break, playing a game on their Dell desktop computer.  She is so immersed in the virtual reality of … Continue reading From Virtual Reality Games to Online Education: Lessons in Strategy, Design and Engagement 

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Reflecting on Wellness: Navigating the End of the Academic Year – Reminders from a Seasoned Student Affairs Professional Alumna

As the semester draws to a close and graduation day for so many looms on the horizon, it’s natural for students to feel a mix of emotions—excitement, nostalgia, uncertainty, and perhaps even a hint of anxiety about what lies ahead. As a student affairs professional, you are likely in the midst of wrapping up final projects and preparing for the next academic year, perhaps feeling similar sentiments as the … Continue reading Reflecting on Wellness: Navigating the End of the Academic Year – Reminders from a Seasoned Student Affairs Professional Alumna

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