In Episode 4 Nick talks with Frank Diana about:

• The challenge to education leaders with the increasing speed of change
• The notion of ‘rehearsing the future’
• Given that we are all learners, or need to be, how we might succeed
• The changing paradigm of being ‘social’
• The importance of unlearning unhelpful mindsets
• Hopes as opposed to beliefs in relation to the necessary shifts in education
• Looking back to look forward

Bio:

Frank Diana
Managing Partner, Futurist
Tata Consultancy Services
848-702-0248
[email protected]


Mr. Diana has served in various executive roles throughout his career, bringing over 35 years of leadership experience. He is currently focused at TCS on analyzing the implications of a scientific and technological convergence that alters the societal, geopolitical, economic, environmental, and business landscape. Prior to joining TCS, Mr. Diana was Executive Vice President of enherent Corp., where he led a business analytics growth initiative focused on leveraging advanced forms of analytics to deliver business outcomes. For Aelera Corporation where he served as Chief Product Officer, he managed the development of a market facing social computing and advanced analytics platform.

Mr. Diana served as CEO of Traxian, Inc., a Silicon Valley software start-up focused on the B2B enablement of small and mid-sized businesses, and as Chief Technology Officer of Fujitsu Consulting, he developed the company’s extended enterprise vision, serving as the face to the market and analyst community. He began his career at AT&T, holding various senior roles including CIO for the company’s international financial operation. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from Rider College.