Higher education is obsessed with strategic planning. And it’s not difficult to discern why. The strategic plan has become the symbol for stability and legitimacy in academia. Boards expect them.

Alex Brueckmann is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "The Strategy Legacy" and CEO of Brueckmann Strategy Consultants Ltd. In strategy conversations, few words get thrown around more than ...

Overly detailed planning creates a false sense of security, leading organizations to defend outdated strategies and hindering their ability to adapt to changing conditions. Effective strategy treats ...