innovation, change and technology

STEPHEN MURGATROYD, MAY 2016 1

Innovation, Technology and Organizational ChangeStephen Murgatroyd, PhD FBPsS FRSACEO Collaborative Media Group Inc.


1: Transformative TechnologiesWhat technologies are emerging which could lead to real transformation and change in organizations?


A: What kind of changes are we talking about?Before we look at technologies, we need to understand what kinds of changes we are talking about…The images that follow will help us navigate this question...


The In Between Time


B: 7 Key Technologies for Transformation These technologies are likely to hold the key to our future..


1. Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence will increasingly be used to enable adaptive learning, intelligent robotics and new forms of business processes.

2. Hand held, mobile and integrated devices will continue to develop and become the de facto tools for learning, communication, business processes and peer networking.

3. Predictive Analytics will grow in significance in terms of diagnostics, preventive maintenance, worker performance and productivity.

4. Interconnectivity of devices and systems will be a significant feature of the “internet of things” and activities.

5. Gamification and virtual reality will enable significant advances in teaching a range of subjects, especially laboratory based subjects.


6. Translation engines will continuously improve and become embedded in a great many applications.

7. Collaborative technologies and social media – enabling rapid connectivity between learners, instructors and global experts – enabling knowledge sharing for all forms of learning.


2: The Process of InnovationWhat does the process of innovation look like?


3: What Get’s in the Way?What gets in the way of innovation and high performance?


A: People (especially Contrapreneurs)


B: Putting the Technology 1st


C: Lack of Perseverance and Determination by Management


D: Loosing Sight of the Vision and Strategy


E: Poor Metrics


4: Getting to ImpactHow do we get from idea to sustainable impact?


Leaders who Practice Renaissance Leadership

1. Practice Personal Mastery2. Have a glocal mindset3. Practice cross-boundary learning4. Think Back from the Future5. Lead Systematic Change6. Drive performance with a Passion


3 Examples from Higher Education

KENTUCKY TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

Flex choices for students

Modules (1,2 and 3 weeks long) available 365 days a year

Modules carry partial credit (.10,.25, .33 etc.) and learning is assessed via pre and post tests of competency and capability

Leaners accumulate their partial credit till it = 3 and then have credit for a full and transferable course

Adaptive assessments for and of learning, modular assessment designs and e-portfolios

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FLEX DEGREE

No courses, no tutors, no attendance at sessions.

Instead, clear rubrics

Each credit required comes with a playlist of appropriate open education resources

Learners can “buy” mentoring and coaching services – not required.

When the learner is ready, an integrated and comprehensive assessment of knowledge, competencies and capabilities is completed for credit.

All enabled by learning technologies, adaptive assessment technologies and e-portfolios


LIFELONG LEARNING FOR FARMERS

Uses cell phones / voice mail to connect farmers with farm intelligence, other farmers and supply chain

Reorganize farmers from single-site farming to co-operatives

Rethink the supply chain and flow of goods / money

Change relationships with banking – e-money

Increase yields, livelihoods, animal / crop health and community well being


ConclusionTechnology is not the answer - vision, strategy, focus and alignment are. Real organizational change and transformation is about engaged employees owning their future and leveraging all of the available tools to make the future happen faster….

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