New Director Bingo: Highs and Lows of Your First Six Months

Session Abstract: Assuming a new leadership role in institutional research brings a slate of unanticipated joys, stresses, and learning opportunities. In this session, an experienced IR leader and a new IR leader share their recent experiences with taking on new leadership roles in their respective offices. We will share tips and tricks on how to make the transition easier, how to find your identity as an institutional research leader, and maybe even a few funny stories! Come laugh and play New IR Leader Bingo with us as we share so you can learn without the messiness of real-world mishaps.

Keywords: leadership, documentation, office management, career development