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Disruptive Transformation: Leading Creative and Innovative Teams in Higher Education
Dec 11, 2024
Rob Kelly, President of the University of Portland, and Colin Stewart, a special assistant in student affairs, delve into their book on leading innovative teams in higher education. They challenge the norms of perfectionism and advocate for diversity and inclusion. The duo emphasizes fostering creativity by embracing failure as a learning tool. They discuss the critical need for supportive cultures that encourage risk-taking and the integration of storytelling and AI in educational advancements to drive positive change.
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- Encouraging a culture that embraces failure and experimentation can lead to valuable insights and foster continuous improvement in higher education.
- Integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into leadership practices enhances creativity and innovation, unlocking transformative potential within institutions.
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Embracing Failure as a Learning Tool
Higher education often struggles to embrace the concept of failure as a necessary part of the innovation process. Instead of punishing individuals for unsuccessful attempts, institutions should create an environment that encourages experimentation and acknowledges that failures can provide valuable insights. For example, even when projects do not yield immediate success, refining and adjusting those ideas can lead to future advancements. By lifting individuals up after setbacks, organizations can foster a culture of continuous improvement and risk-taking.
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