This article presents the results of the author's theoretical study of the problems of ensuring economic and financial stability in the processes of strategizing, taking into account the existing contradictions of strategic management. The "triple loop" method is described, which can be used in the strategic management of the university to level the discreteness of the process due to the identified contradictions. A methodological approach to the formation of a system of strategic indicators focused, inter alia, on the interests of key stakeholders is proposed.