Brian Gardner
Chief Information Officer,
Northampton Community College
Leading Change: Building Toward a Strategic Vision of Innovation
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 | 12:00PM–12:50PM | Room 551
Session Type:
Professional Development
Academic technology is the bridge between the world of information technology and the business of academia, but what is the best way to execute on a vision for the future while tackling the daily challenges facing higher education IT? How do you stop triaging and execute on your strategic plans? Managing change may be easy when the building is on fire, but how do you build an organization that is ready for tomorrow's challenges? By modeling a hierarchy of IT needs, we will discuss and debate how to build a culture of innovation with leadership, governance, and operational effectiveness.
Outcomes:Learn how to implement strategies for operational effectiveness * Take a leading role in structuring IT architecture and academic technology * Learn how to advocate for change and innovation within your organization
