External pressures on universities are intensifying, driven by financial strain, changing student expectations, rapid technological shifts, and increased public scrutiny. But resilience depends less on these pressures themselves and more on whether internal structures and strategies are ready to respond.
This infographic highlights five barriers that amplify external risks, the consequences they create, and key questions leaders should ask to test their readiness.
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