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Research Summary: The Listening Tour Is the Work
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- Inside Higher Ed
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 26 September 2026
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New leaders, specifically presidents, provosts, and deans, have the opportunity to transform traditional 'listening tours' into impactful leadership activities. This approach is particularly valuable for establishing credibility and rebuilding trust within an institution, shifting the perception of such tours from mere formality to essential strategic engagement.
Why it matters
The strategic utilization of listening tours by new leadership can significantly influence organizational climate and trust. By actively engaging with stakeholders, leaders can gather critical insights, build rapport, and lay the groundwork for effective governance and policy implementation, especially during periods of transition or low organizational morale.
Key insights
- New institutional leaders can leverage listening tours as a critical leadership act.
- The effectiveness of listening tours is heightened in environments characterized by low trust.
- These tours can move beyond a 'tired ritual' to become a 'meaningful' engagement strategy.
Source
Inside Higher Ed — https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/career-advice/advancing-administrator/2026/09/22/listening-tour-work-opinion
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