The Beyond Podcast

In this conversation, Matt Alex draws parallels between his experiences in pickleball and the challenges faced in higher education. He emphasizes the need for a shift from an institution-centric mindset to a student-centric approach, highlighting the importance of adaptability and transformation in order to improve student outcomes. The discussion also touches on the role of AI and technology in facilitating this change, urging ins...

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 minds...

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,...

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 ...

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 educate...

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 ...

In this conversation, Joe and Freddy discuss an article from Goldman Sachs about the potential problems and challenges of AI. They highlight concerns such as power consumption, scalability, and the return on investment for AI in different industries. However, they also emphasize the unique opportunities and benefits of AI in higher education, where it can have a significant impact on improving efficiency and innovation. They discus...

In this conversation, Joe and Matt discuss the misinterpretation of the word 'change' and 'change management' in higher education. 

What does real change management look like?
When should it take place?
Who should be involved?
Who should not be involved?

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In this conversation, Joe and Freddie discuss the latest news in AI, including the increasing use of AI in higher education and the release of a new open-source language model by Google. They emphasize the importance of colleges and universities developing a framework and governance structure for AI implementation. The next major milestone for institutions is to leverage their data as the foundation for AI applications. They also d...

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,...

In this conversation, Fred and Joe discuss recent AI news, including Google's language models for education and Anthology's AI policy framework. They then invite Ro, who leads project management at Beyond, to discuss practical applications of AI in project management. Ro explains how he uses ChatGPT to streamline project planning and management, and emphasizes the importance of viewing AI as a coworker. They also mention ...