One of the biggest challenges higher-ed leaders face is obtaining cooperation and agreement as they strive to move their institution forward. Despite this major challenge, moving forward is a top priority–and an essential objective if instititions are to survive in a rapidly-changing higher education enviornment. A new and innovative theory from the Clayton Christensen Institute aims to help higher-ed leaders better understand the inner workings of different levels of agreement inside their institutions and better equip them with the right tools to more their institutions forward.