David Weil, Vice President of Information Technology and Analytics at Ithaca College, joins TRANSFORMED to discuss the role of quiet leadership in navigating digital transformation 2.0 - an era increasingly shaped by AI.
In this conversation with Joe Gottlieb, President and CTO of Higher Digital, Weil shares insights on:
• How quiet leadership fosters trust, collaboration, and innovation in institutional change
• The evolving role of AI, including Agentic AI, in accelerating digital transformation and reshaping institutional processes
• Practical strategies for leading digital change, including pilots, proof-of-concepts, and intentional leadership
Weil provides real-world examples from Ithaca College, including AI-driven student support initiatives and the successful integration of analytics with IT. His approach offers higher education leaders a thoughtful perspective on advancing transformation while keeping people at the center.
References:
David Weil
Ithaca College
Digital Transformation 2.0: The Age of AI
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