Most modern organisations are drowning in information but often short on knowledge. And as we all know, without knowledge, there is no meaningful learning or action. Therefore, it is wise for senior leaders to seek knowledge before taking action. I wanted to share what effective knowledge-seeking behaviour from leadership teams looks like. The Situation Some years ago, I … [Read more...] about Senior Leadership Knowledge seeking for strategy formulation – a case study
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To understand effectiveness university leaders should study demand
One of the quickest ways for university leaders to understand the effectiveness of their services is to study demand. When done right, such studies will provide a student perspective that can act as a sophisticated way to reframe student services. Studying demand in a university As a consultant I conducted a demand analysis (adapted to meet constraints and to fit within … [Read more...] about To understand effectiveness university leaders should study demand
Seeing distance learning module production as a system
Recently a department responsible for the digital design and build of distance learning modules asked me to assess the feasibility of introducing new technology and agile. A quick-look identified that an expanded study was necessary. Excavating the system It can take some time for a module to progress from initial idea, through the process of design, content creation and … [Read more...] about Seeing distance learning module production as a system