Dear Colleagues,

As you may recall at Fall Convocation, I announced the implementation of the FranklinCovey 4 Disciplines of Execution System, also known as the 4DX System. 4DX is a proven goal execution model that gives CSN the power to execute our most important goals in the face of competing priorities and distractions. It is designed to help us focus on that which is most important.

4DX is a simple and efficient tool to help us collectively and individually feel and be more effective in moving the needle in achieving student success. Engaging in the 4DX system allows us to achieve the goals and objectives in both our Strategic Plan and Unit Plans. This is an all-college endeavor to focus on the most important goals as they relate to your unit’s role within CSN and your individual duties and responsibilities. 4DX provides a cadence of shared accountability to commit to one simple, individual action that moves us closer to achieving our WIGs, Wildly Important Goals, every week.

In March 2024, the Executive Team crafted one Breakthrough WIG and three Sub WIGs. The four College WIGs are about program completion, unduplicated headcount, retention, and equity gaps in course completion. You will see the specific CSN WIGs as you read through this support guide.

Executives and Leaders of Leaders were trained this past spring, and I am pleased to report that we successfully trained more than 70 4DX Frontline Team Leaders and Coaches in September, with another 50-plus yet to be trained in October. We have received a great deal of support and interest in 4DX, and now this fall we will continue training all faculty and staff, and Teams will begin drafting their Team WIG (TWIG) that aligns with one of the College’s four WIGs and work on their Lead Measures and Weekly Commitments.

Each team likely has multiple goals in their unit plan. The 4DX model asks each unit to focus on one of those already established unit goals. Although all units are not student-facing, every unit, faculty, and staff member is responsible for student success in a way that makes sense for your unit and individual role at CSN.

I fully support the implementation of the 4DX System and expect the College to fully adopt and implement this model to help us achieve our Strategic and Unit Plans and that which is most important to us. The CAPE Team has been tasked with leading the implementation of 4DX. They have created this Support and Guidance Packet to assist you with 4DX. Please review it closely and continue to look for updates from me or CAPE.

I appreciate your engagement in this process and working diligently every day to serve our students and ensure their success. I look forward to seeing your TWIGs in Spring 2025 and celebrating your achievements with you.

Dr. William “Bill” Kibler

Acting President