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John Workman

Managing Director

John Workman is a managing director with EAB. He joined the parent company, The Advisory Board, in 2008. He currently oversees all our research work outside the US, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Scandinavia.

Prior to this role, John led several research memberships, including the Business Affairs Forum, the firm's research practice for chief business officers, the Facilities Forum, the dedicated practice for facilities leaders, and the University Research Forum, the membership for chief research officers. His recent work has focused on academic program launches, space management, labor savings and staff productivity, alternative revenue sources, university budget models, and research development.

Prior to joining EAB, John was a National Science Foundation Research Fellow, a National Defense Science and Engineering Research Fellow, and a Goldwater Scholar.

Areas of Expertise
Finance and Operations, Facilities
Specialties
Budget Models, Budget and Planning, Cost Savings, Deferred Maintenance, Space Utilization, Department and Program Review, Administrative Efficiency and Effectiveness

Upcoming Events

Roundtable

Executive Roundtable for Senior Academic Leaders

Executive Roundtables are EAB’s flagship networking and strategy event, bringing together senior leaders in a common location to discuss shared challenges with peers and EAB experts in a focused, uninterrupted setting. 
Roundtable

Executive Roundtable for Senior Professional and Operations Leaders

Executive Roundtables are EAB’s flagship networking and strategy event, bringing together senior leaders in a common location to discuss shared challenges with peers and EAB experts in a focused, uninterrupted setting.
Roundtable

Cross-Campus Collaboration in a Challenging Climate: Autumn 2024 Roundtable for Senior Leaders

EAB invites you to a unique gathering on 20-21 November at the University of Birmingham to discuss the latest challenges facing our sector. Attendance is geared towards senior professional services leaders (e.g., COO, Registrar, University Director, etc.) and academic leaders (e.g., Provost, PVC-Academic, etc.), and limited to up to two attendees per institution.