Leading in Turbulent Times
To say that this complex array of interwoven problems poses formidable challenges for leaders is an understatement. That said, this difficult moment in time also offers opportunities for meaningful change.
Seven Lessons from an Accidental CIO
Today's higher education CIOs are often tasked with leading their institutions' transformation to a high-performance, data-informed culture. To do so, they must build new competencies around information architecture: identifying the information needs of people across the institution and connecting information to the people who could benefit from it. In this eBook learn about seven practical lessons that will help every higher education CIO build a strong team that can succeed in advancing their organization's mission and aspirations.
Data-Informed Change
There is a surge in investment in business intelligence (BI) in higher education. Financial pressures continue to mount. Pressure to demonstrate student success also is rising in step with calls for documentation from accrediting bodies, states, parents, students and, more and more, the federal government. The “answer” for many institutions is more and better data. But is this enough? Isn’t data the beginning, not the end?
The Human Element: Closing the Critical Last Mile for AI, BI, and Improvement
“AI and BI can indeed be powerful contributors to human decision-making." Every day, across your institution, key initiatives are in the works to improve the lives and outcomes of students, the performance of your organization, and your impact on the broader world. Data from artificial intelligence (AI) and business intelligence (BI) solutions are powerful assets, surely. However, in many cases, data means little unless it is tied to priorities and outcomes in a way that is accessible and usable by humans in the moment when decisions are being made.
