Stanford
TIPS

TIPS Mission & Objectives

Mission Statement

TIPS — Team for Improving Productivity at Stanford — fosters a culture of cross-university collaboration and information sharing that drives productivity while providing senior leaders with visibility into relevant projects, opportunities, and challenges.

Core Representatives are empowered through professional development and leadership skill-building. By tapping into the collective wisdom of the Stanford community, we invite feedback from diverse audiences to inform our practices and enhance our impact.

TIPS Objectives

TIPS is a dedicated team of staff, nominated by university leaders, who are committed to building connections across Stanford in the interest of enhancing effectiveness and increasing visibility into productivity-related projects and process improvements across the university. We aim to do this by:

  • Fostering Collaborative Connections: We support cross-campus collaboration by sharing insights from productivity projects in our unit and beyond, helping teams learn from one another and work together toward more effective practices.
  • Leveraging Collective Wisdom: Representing every school and a wide range of expertise across Stanford, we actively engage with diverse perspectives—both through our own experiences and by drawing on each of our individual networks—to tap into the broader community’s knowledge and insight. This collective wisdom informs our initiatives and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Enhancing Leadership Visibility: We strive to provide senior leaders with clear insights into relevant projects, opportunities, and challenges, ensuring informed decision-making and alignment with the university's strategic goals. As a cross-unit group, we also serve as a united voice to elevate shared concerns and advocate for practical solutions.
  • Investing in Professional Growth & Networking: We are dedicated to supporting the professional development and leadership skills of Core Representatives, through exposure to campus-wide productivity efforts, hands-on leadership skill building in meetings and working groups, and meaningful connections with peers across Stanford – empowering them to lead initiatives that drive positive change within their units.