Strategic Innovations: Breaking the Triangle: Part 1

The only constant is change, especially in information technology. Our goal for this session is to develop a framework for making decisions and choices about innovation that are in sync with your institutional context. The term "strategic innovation" suggests the inherent tension between innovation and the traditions and existing strategic directions of the institution. We are searching for ways to hold onto both threads and make this a productive and creative tension, rather than innovating for its own sake or becoming stagnant.

OBJECTIVES: Analyze the current level of innovation at your institution * Identify influencing factors such as strategic needs and tolerance for change * Develop a framework to recognize, analyze, and make defensible decisions about forging and/or sustaining disruptive innovations at your institution * Develop a framework to recognize, analyze, and make proactive decisions to further your own