Thriving, not just surviving!Mindsets and Tools for Successful Adult Learning
Programs
Robert Hartman @robertdhartman
www.rdhartman.blogspot.com
Marian Willeke @mhwilleke
mhwilleke.com
MINDSETS FOR EFFECTIVELY APPLYING BUSINESS MODELS
TO ACADEMICS
Example: Hurtful Learning
Example: Investment vs Governance
REAL OPTIONS
VIDEO!
KANBAN
Kanban HistoryVisualization
FlowLimited WIP
FIRST….Value stream map the strategic flows
VIDEO!
YOUR TURN!
FINANCE
Don’t feed bleeders;Invest in feeders!
Cutting AdvertisingUse innovative virtual methods
Nickel and Diming ExpensesDiscouraging environment – find alternatives
Providing Cost of Living increases and encourage tenureReward based on team or group production
Providing long term contractsCreate options with short term contracts
Mindset Myths
Identifying wastes result in improved systems, and saved money!
Pre-set curriculum• Better flow• Scaffold content• Consistent formatting
Automatic book shipment• Distribution relationship• Options (rent, buy, used)
Effective recruitment and registration system• Faster turnaround• Pre-set schedules• Automatic orientation
VALUE STREAM
MAP THESE AREAS!
ACADEMICS
WATERFALL vs SCRUM
CollabNetSix Pages About ScrumBy Michael James
Weblink to PDF
ONE YEAR RESULTS!One-Person Results– Doubled (+) degree
programs– Number of PSEO
courses doubled– Social learning
elements added– Entrance process
improved
ADDIE Agile
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MastersBachelors
Associates
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3 Man Team
• 2 associate programs• 2 concentrations
• 5 bachelor programs• 5 concentrations
• 24 course PSEO program
• 3 master programs
While also innovating with technology and achieving a 99.6% on the Quality Scorecard
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What’s Next?
Exhibits & Refreshments
in Orange A-D