"If you care about academic innovation—not performative change—read this book. Brian Fleming shows how smart leaders get pulled into the wrong fixes, and how to return to solutions grounded in real needs." —Dr. Sean Hobson, Chief Design Officer, Arizona State University

 

"In an era of immense pressure to adopt the latest educational reforms, The Solution Trap offers essential wisdom: dig deeper and define the problem first. Every leader who wants to make lasting improvements will benefit from this book." —Chris Gabreli, Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education; Chair, Massachusetts Board of Higher Education

 

"The Solution Trap challenges leaders to pause, recognize the cognitive biases driving premature solutions, and embrace a refreshing framework for navigating the mounting pressures of higher education." —Dr. Marie Cini, Provost and Chief Academic Officer, University of the People

 

"The Solution Trap pushes leaders to resist the temptation of quick fixes and truly understand the problems at their institutions. It’s timely, accessible, and practical." —Dr. Kevin McClure, Distinguished Professor of College Leadership and Organizational Change, University of North Carolina Wilmington, and Author of The Caring University

 

"Essential reading for anyone shaping the future of our universities. Grounded in practical examples and powered by a rare recognition of the humanity of academic leadership, this is a book you'll revisit again and again." —Dr. Suzanne Dove, Chief Education Solutions Officer, University of Michigan–Center for Academic Innovation, and Author of Well in the Lead

 

“The Solution Trap is a timely and deeply thoughtful examination of how institutions of higher education mistake motion for understanding. Brian Fleming reminds us that clarity is not hesitation but discipline—and that in an age of acceleration, the hardest leadership act may be to slow down and define the problem before committing to the solution.” –Dr. David Park, Senior Fellow, Committee on Global Thought, Columbia University. 

 

“With precision and purpose, Brian Fleming charts a clear path toward transformative change in higher education, revealing how defining the right problem is the essential first step to lasting innovation. The Solution Trap is an invaluable resource for any leader navigating institutional change.” Kristen Fox, Chief Executive Officer, The Business-Higher Education Forum