There are many who predict that higher education must change. One statement by Steve Mintz provides a cogent summary of why and how. The insights he offers are not ground-breaking but it's helpful to have this as a reminder of the urgency of the problem and it's reassuring that he offers what he refers to as "sustaining innovation" which he contrasts with "disruptive innovation."
These terms reflect the differentiation between what Bahcall refers to as "franchise" and "loonshot" innovation. Linking Mintz and Bahcall's ideas, it seems that successful change for higher education will require sustaining/franchise modifications that are more or less proven enhancements to current practice while at the same time taking big risks (disruptive or loonshot innovation) that fundamentally change the face of higher education practice. Bahcall advocates that organizations need to figure out ways to support both franchise and loonshot change, which is only possible if leaders undertake fundamental organization structure and culture change.
These terms reflect the differentiation between what Bahcall refers to as "franchise" and "loonshot" innovation. Linking Mintz and Bahcall's ideas, it seems that successful change for higher education will require sustaining/franchise modifications that are more or less proven enhancements to current practice while at the same time taking big risks (disruptive or loonshot innovation) that fundamentally change the face of higher education practice. Bahcall advocates that organizations need to figure out ways to support both franchise and loonshot change, which is only possible if leaders undertake fundamental organization structure and culture change.
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