Weekly Wisdom Special Episode with Doug Lederman & Bridget Burns on Pitching Ideas That Scale
On this episode of the Innovating Together Podcast, hosts Bridget Burns and Doug Lederman talk about the best ways to pitch ideas to other institutions if you want your ideas to scale. They discussed key steps any innovator should take when sharing about a solution, and emphasized the need to start by identifying the problem first. The conversation emphasizes how important it is to understand the audience's issues, focus on shared priorities, and admit to flaws in higher education. Finally, they stressed the importance of openness and honesty in addressing the failings of higher education and a dedication to making things better.
“Ensuring that every individual can reach their full potential in life, regardless of their family background or birthplace, is of utmost importance." - Bridget Burns
What you will learn -
The challenge of scaling innovations
The importance of vulnerability and sharing stories of failure
Achieving full potential in life
Sharing and validating topics in higher education
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