Pushing the Boundaries of Innovation with Xavier U. Provost Scott Chadwick
Before it became known as The Center for Innovation at Xavier University, it started as an innovation lab, an experiment in a new way of working together on issues facing the institution. Through continued investment and training, the university began to see results, and today the Center for Innovation carries with it a reputation of […]
Addressing the Myths of Higher Education
This week’s conversation is inspired by two pieces in higher education circles. The first, by Beckie Supiano for the Chronicle, is targeted toward telling the story of college pricing and the overall education market to key constituent audiences. The seco
Practice what we Teach for Smarter Operations with Unimarket CEO Peter Kane
“Higher ed needs to eat its own dog food,” says Peter Kane, CEO of e-procurement firm Unimarket.
This idea of dog-fooding, the concept that institutions practice extensively in their own operations what they teach in the classroom, has proved to be a
Futurist Bryan Alexander Measures Transformative Forces on our Higher Ed Horizons
This week on Navigating Change, we invite writer, speaker, and teacher, Bryan Alexander, to join us and talk about the ever changing world of higher education. As a futurist, Bryan navigates trends in the field of how technology transforms education.
Courage in the Classroom with St. Edward’s U. Professor Santiago Toledo
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Arguably the most challenging part of any change process is rallying the support of the people around you to join you on your way. This week on the show, we present Howard Teibel’s model for approaching any population you’re trying to influence in a specific direction.
The Levers and Pulleys of Financial Sustainability at NBOA 2016
Howard Teibel once again joins the ranks of presenters at the NBOA Annual Meeting 2016 in Las Angeles. This week on the show, we talk about the levers and pulleys of financial sustainability — tools of financial officers to make change toward financial su
Moving In — The value of the internal change agent with Benchmark’s Christian Recknagel
When you’re on the outside, observing teams in action, you have the benefit of the unique perspective to offer insights that lead to real change. This is the benefit of the consultative model, and of teams engaging in external support to help lead change
Power, Control & Shared Governance
This week on Navigating Change, we’re talking about the space between power and control on campus. It is somewhere between these two concepts that there exists a détente between well-meaning though protective faculty and campus leaders. As an ideal, each
Reflections on volunteer leadership, engagement & becoming an instrument of inspiration
We’re back and settled into our post-EACUBO rhythm, so this week we thought we’d take a few minutes to reflect on lessons learned, lessons (hopefully!) taught, and leave you with some insights on the value of volunteer leadership. The big question: How do