The Beyond Podcast

In this conversation, Joe and Freddy explore the concept of constraints in the context of innovation, particularly within higher education. They discuss how constraints can serve as powerful motivators for creative problem-solving and innovation. By embracing constraints rather than viewing them as limitations, individuals and organizations can find new pathways to success. The discussion emphasizes the importance of shifting mindsets from scarcity to abundance, encouraging collaboration, and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in achieving institutional goals.

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In this episode of Mondays with Matt, Joe and Matt discuss the challenges and opportunities in transitioning educational institutions to cloud-based systems.  The conversation highlights the need for educational leaders to adopt a future of work mindset, leveraging new technologies to create operational efficiencies and improve interactions with students and faculty.

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Things are moving so rapidly with AI, that much of your strategy from last year - especially purchase decisions related to software - require a complete reset. In this session, Fred shares why, and how to go about it. 

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A more casual episode this week as Matt welcomes Lauren Wass to the Beyond team and they discuss why working at Beyond (as a staff member) and working with Beyond (as a client) is so different than the status quo.

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What can a manager do when there's a lot to get done, but not enough full time staff available? What if it's hard to attract and retain talent at your institution's IT shop? 

Fred shares some ideas, and encouragement of how to prepare for the technology transformation ahead. 

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In this episode, Matt Alex discusses the concept of malpractice in the context of failed technology implementations in schools. He argues that there is a lack of accountability and responsibility in decision-making, leading to wasted resources and negative impacts on campuses. The word malpractice is used to highlight the need for someone to be held accountable for these failures. Matt identifies overconfidence, personal accolades, and being enamored with vendors as reasons for these failures. He emphasizes the importance of objective insight, proper planning, and understanding outcomes to avoid malpractice.

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In this conversation, Joe and Fred discuss the key factors that contribute to the success of an IT shop. They highlight three main areas: empowerment, organizational structure, and staffing. Enjoy the conversation, and don't hesitate to contact us.

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In this conversation, Joe and Matt discuss the importance of making campuses frictionless for students. They highlight the obstacles and friction points that exist in higher education, such as policy, procedure, and technology issues. They emphasize the need to remove policy and procedure debt and create a seamless experience for students. They also get into the role of generative AI and system of systems architecture in achieving a frictionless campus.

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Blockchain is a decentralized immutable distributed ledger that has the potential to replace intermediaries and create trust in various industries. It can be used for applications such as verifiable credentials, smart contracts, and collaboration among researchers. Blockchain ensures the integrity of data through hashing and consensus mechanisms. Here, the guys talk about how it can and will be used in higher education. Get educated!

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The conversation revolves around the topic of badges in higher education and the need for a more meaningful and validated badge strategy. Matt Alex criticizes the current badging strategy, highlighting its flaws and the lack of industry validation. He emphasizes the importance of making badges mean something and tying them to industry standards. The conversation also touches on the need for a reputation economy and the involvement of industry in validating badges. 

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