Wicked problems demand a shift from rigid, expert-driven plans to adaptive, collaborative approaches like Strategic Doing, which transform uncertainty into coordinated action and sustained progress.

Evidence from the U.S., Puerto Rico, and global studies shows that stronger university reputation generally correlates with higher application volumes, but cost, program fit and outcomes, location, admissions policies, demographics, and marketing often rival or outweigh prestige as primary drivers for many students.

Optimizing processes is not about imposing control but about cultivating adaptability, where organizations learn, evolve, and respond to complexity with resilience.

Acerola Strategies is redefining consulting by embedding with organizations to tackle complex, “wicked” problems through adaptive methods, measurable outcomes, and a flexible pricing model that turns uncertainty into opportunity.

Experimentation in organizations is difficult because it challenges habits of efficiency and control, yet it is the only disciplined path to navigate the complexity of today’s wicked problems.

Reshoring strategies that focus solely on factories risk creating fragile, low-value economies, while those that integrate R&D, innovation, and talent pipelines build resilient platforms for long-term prosperity.

Our founder presents a strategic framework to position the University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez (UPRM) for R1 research status, advancing excellence, graduate growth, and regional impact.

Organizations often grapple with challenges that seem overwhelming, but not all problems are created equal. At Acerola Strategies, we help leaders and institutions understand the nature of their problems so they can respond strategically.

Strategic plans are a common tool in organizational life. They’re expected to chart a course for the future, align stakeholders, and guide decision-making. So why do so many strategic plans end up collecting dust?

Traditional strategic plans are great for complicated problems—but when you’re dealing with complex, “wicked” challenges, those plans can fall apart fast. That’s where Strategic Doing comes in.

This report provides a comprehensive comparison of how all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five inhabited U.S. territories structure their R&D tax credit programs – with a focus on special incentives for industry-university collaboration.

An analysis of legislative measures across U.S. states that incentivize the creation of endowed chairs and public-private professorships at public universities.