During times of scarce resources and increased accountability, leadership must strike a balance between operational excellence and strategic relevance; it is no longer acceptable to be “good enough” with the resources at hand. We believe that education institutions need to demonstrate to all stakeholders that the ideal future is a more engaging, efficient, and prosperous one. This is the future that policymakers are betting on with their scarce resources. Strategic planning that aligns policy stakeholders with this transformative vision of education can be a key driver of future economic success.