WittKieffer Podcast

Like all of higher education, the field of advancement has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a real need for insight on the hiring of advancement teams and whether new hires will work remotely and effectively. In this podcast, moderators Mercedes Chacón Vance and Greg Duyck speak with advancement executives Kelly Kerner and Kathi Warren to elicit best practices that have emerged out of pandemic-era recruitments.

The COVID epidemic and accompanying financial crisis on higher education campuses has led to deep conversations about the allocation of resources and the future of colleges and universities. In this podcast, hosted by WittKieffer's Advancement practice leader Greg Duyck, panelists seek to explore the impact of these conversations and the pandemic on advancement executives, their teams, and advancement recruitment.

How can more women rise to the top of healthcare leadership? Ideas include stronger mentorship, addressing implicit biases, updating hiring practices, establishing clear metrics, and more. In this podcast, three leading women CEOs discuss strategies that open doors for other women. Through the sharing of ideas and best practices, real change can happen.

Some of higher education's leading advancement experts share their thoughts about advancing one's career in the current talent marketplace, as well as career concerns and issues that continue to arise during the time of COVID-19. Moderated by WittKieffer, panelists also share their thoughts on hiring in this environment and how to recognize exceptional advancement professionals today.

COVID-19 has challenged yet inspired healthcare providers to step up. In this podcast, WittKieffer managing partner Paul Bohne connects with Dr. Melinda Estes, President and CEO of Saint Luke's Health System and Chair, Board of Trustees, American Hospital Association, to discuss examples of how healthcare providers have collaborated and reshaped practices to provide exceptional care. "Things they said we couldn't do we've done," Dr. Estes says.

When executive leadership can rise above a crisis to build bridges with other organizations, partners and even competitors, the result is positive change. This panel discussion will dive into the reasons and groundwork for the collaboration between organizations, the processes and best practices that emerged and the impact seen on people and communities as a result.

What is the foundation of great leadership? It starts with taking care of oneself as the precursor to managing and leading others. Featuring CMA psychologists Dana Borchert, Ph.D., and Henry Hummert, Ph.D., this podcast offers practical advice on how leaders can take care of themselves while also taking care of their teams.