A Higher Education Leader's Guide to Getting Buy-In for Your Next Initiative

While much attention has been given to creating change in higher education, little has been given to gaining the buy-in required for change implementation.

Getting buy-in is a complex process that is fraught with emotions and steeped in political challenges as higher education leaders secure buy-in from multiple stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and administration.

This workshop will equip you with an evidence-based framework to help you demystify the buy-in process, anticipate the common arguments used against good ideas, and implement proven strategies on how to respond to those arguments so you can lead change with greater impact and ease.

Jennifer Scott Mobley, Ph.D.

Ph.D., Communication, Ohio University
Certified Executive Coach, Center for Executive Coaching Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach

I am an executive coach that helps higher education leaders cultivate the mindset and skill set needed to thrive in an ever-changing world so they can lead with greater purpose and ease.

Informed by 15+ years of progressive experience as a higher education leader, I work with chairs and deans to vice presidents and provosts as they navigate change in higher education and the next step in their careers.

I have worked with numerous clients in education and business including New York University, University of Chicago, University of Tennessee, Furman University, Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Commonwealth University, Microsoft, and GE Aviation.

I would love to work together with you.

Jennifer’s ability to tune into the leadership challenges I was experiencing and create a customized plan to support my growth was both career and life-saving. The resources she provided helped me to better manage my schedule, prioritize tasks, and support my team. Jennifer is a confidant, a guide, and a true leader in her field. She has encouraged me to “live my questions” and trust that I will find the answers as I progress. In the past six months, I have grown tremendously, feel more confident, and settled into the process of learning how to execute strategic plans and how to let go of things that can wait.  If you are struggling to figure out how to be your best self, personally and professionally, take the risk to invest in yourself and decide to work with Jennifer. I promise you won’t regret it.

– Amy Downes, Associate Vice President of Student Success & Campus Life, Commonwealth University of PA

Jennifer had a tremendous amount of empathy and good energy. She was my cheerleader, confidant, and coach during an incredibly difficult time. She helped me think more strategically about how I could approach my work, including offering me several tools for deeper reflection as well as reading and skills building around navigating a challenging internal political system, prioritizing and delegating, and leading with a stronger strategic mindset.

Jennifer helped me find tools that worked for me. Her approach is very catered to her client’s strengths and values.

– Meggan Madden, Dean of Academics, Principia College