Big Change in a Fast World: Collaborating for Long-Term Impact

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 | 11:30AM–12:30PM | Travis AB, Third Level
Session Type: Professional Development
The pace of change, both in higher education and in technology industries, is moving today at rates we have never seen before. This session will explore how organizations can collaborate with internal and external partners to build innovation and growth, while sustaining healthy, productive, and creative work environments. Participants will identify their greatest organizational challenges and learn how collaboration can lead to positive change. We will develop a set of best practices focused on sustaining innovation across our organizations, without succumbing to burnout or disillusionment. This session will be valuable whether you are just getting started or have a mature organization.


OUTCOMES: Recognize approaches that lead to inclusive, innovative, and sustainable organizations * Identify organizational barriers and develop plans to overcome these challenges * Explore strategies for managing the rapid rate of disruptive change

Presenters

  • Chris Edwards

    Assistant Vice President for eLearning, University of Cincinnati

  • Liv Gjestvang

    Vice President & CIO, Denison University