TDM grid: an effective tool for implementing strategic plans in academic institutions

Quality of academic institutions depends on how well academic activity is integrated with the right process. This involves the development of all administrative structures and efficiency of managing the institution. Team decision‐making (TDM) grid will be of value in strategic planning – through improvement of analysis of activities, problems and decisions within the organizational structure. The system eliminates work duplication and overlapping of responsibilities and invites the interest and participation of faculty. TDM grid can be of great assistance through decentralization of authority and responsibility, elimination of confusion in the preparation of a strategic plan, facilitation of information flow and better motivation of the university community.