The Solution Trap: A Guide to Better Decision-Making for Higher Education Leaders

by Brian Fleming

310 pages, Paperback

Published April 19, 2026

Reviews

[Josh Wymore · Rating 5 out of 5]

During the decade I spent in higher ed, I saw the problems that The Solution Trap describes dozens of times--yet we often lacked the language or framework for how to solve them effectively. Fleming addresses that problem head-on through clear prose, vulnerable storytelling, and insight that comes from his own deep work in the area. Only by understanding the core problem first can teams make productive decisions about the thorny issues facing higher education.

The Solution Trap would be an ideal resource for faculty development, executive teams, and high-potential leaders within higher education. It's an accessible, narrative-driven introduction to organizational theory that practitioners would be remiss to ignore.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

A MUST read for leaders in higher education. Prevent expensive and disappointing decisions at your college or university by learning the patterns of flawed decision making.