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Which new developments in K–12 education will prove disruptive?

Christensen Institute

This is an interesting time to be involved in K–12 education. It’s a challenging time, for sure, given the learning loss, mental health crisis, and educator burnout that have come in the aftermath of COVID-19. Or will we be looking back in a decade or two astounded by how much K–12 education has been completely transformed?

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3 education innovations to watch in 2024 (hint: it’s not just about skills and AI)

Christensen Institute

Despite these growing proof points, efforts to improve education lean on mental models, theories of change, and investment strategies that routinely ignore the social side of opportunity. I think that’s because in most conversations about education innovation today, skills are the “what”, and tech-enabled efficiency is the “how.”

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Elevate those worries of disruption and dislocation in the Energy Transition.

Innovating4Energy

The search for stability with all the disruption and dislocation. Alamy Stock Photo How do you reassure those worried that significant changes to their energy system will lead to the inevitable disruption and dislocation none of us like? Engaging in open dialogue fosters trust and allows you to address specific worries directly.

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We hear you: 3 insights learned from our inaugural education readership survey, and how we’re responding

Christensen Institute

Is our audience engaged, in that we’re communicating on topics of interest and relevance? These are the critical questions the Christensen Institute’s education team aimed to answer in its inaugural readership survey, conducted February 1-15, and which received 92 responses. Who comprises our audience?

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An innovation culture or a culture of continuity

Jeffrey Phillips

Culture conflict What's challenging about creating a corporate culture steeped in innovation is the dichotomy between performance and disruption. What becomes more difficult is Horizon Two and Horizon Three, more transformative or disruptive innovation. How does a company with a culture of continuity attempt disruptive innovation?

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By Breaking Down Resistance to Business Ecosystems, we embrace them.

Paul Hobcraft

Barrier: Fear of risk and uncertainty may lead organizations to resist engaging in collaborative ecosystems, opting for more controlled and familiar methods. Lack of Education and Awareness: Challenge: Many professionals may not be familiar with the concept of ecosystems or may not understand how to apply it to their specific industry.

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New Business Designs can be delivered through a Business Ecosystem Approach.

Paul Hobcraft

Finance and Banking: Challenges: Disruption by fintech, regulatory changes, and the shift towards digital banking. Education: Challenges: Digital learning trends, the need for up-skilling, and evolving educational models. adoption, supply chain disruptions, factory automation, and the need for agile manufacturing.

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