Ep. 70 - Changing the Method: An Interview with Robert J. Caveney In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes author, founder of schoolio.org, and inventor of the I‑o method—Robert J. Caveney. Join Robert and Dave for a discussion of Robert's books, "SCHOOLING For Readiness And Drive" and the forthcoming "Methods for Working Together", and explore the importance of changing the…
Ep. 68 - Change and the Importance of Shift Skills (Don't Call Them Soft Skills) In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Big Beacon Radio program assistant Emma Schoenfelner to speak about the importance of shift skills (don't call them soft) in creating change. Shift skills include: noticing, listening, questioning, speech acts, story identification, telling, and reframing, vulnerability…
Explore the importance of recognizing and managing polarities for change. Check out this series of materials created by Big Beacon founder, Dave Goldberg: Lesson 3: The Magic of Polarities or Contraries The Magic of Polarities or Contraries from David E. Goldberg Use this blank Polarity Map to examine the polarities you're dealing with: Download the PDF here.
Ep. 67 - Exploring Crucial Obstacles to Change: An Interview with Dr. John Kotter In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes back renowned change leader, author, entrepreneur, and Harvard Business School professor emertitus—Dr. John Kotter. Join John and Dave for a discussion of John's latest book “That’s Not How We Do it Here!” which explores crucial obstacles to change, particularly in…
Ep. 66 - Reinventing Engineering Education: An Interview with Olin College's Vincent Manno While there is still far to go, there are several pioneering universities around the world who have made enormous strides in the effort to transform engineering education. Olin College is one of those pioneers. In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Vincent Manno, provost and Dean…
Ep. 65 - Closing the Technology Skills Gap: An Interview with John Qualls In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes John Qualls, President of Eleven Fifty Academy, a nonprofit organization focused on closing the nation’s technology skills gap while creating a coding ecosystem that benefits individuals, employers, and communities. Join John and Dave to examine the fallout from high school graduation…
Looking to make change in your university or organization? Check out this series of materials created by Big Beacon founder, Dave Goldberg: Lesson 2: How To Blow Transformative Change Without Really Trying 4 Keys to Ineffective Change from David E. Goldberg
Looking to make change in your school? Check out this series of materials created by Big Beacon founder, Dave Goldberg: Lesson 1: The Emotional Rescue of Education The Emotional Rescue of Education from David E. Goldberg
Check out this summary pamphlet of "A Whole New Engineer" put together by EIWG member University of Twente:
Ep. 64 - The New Rules for Career Happiness: An Interview with Kerry Hannon In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes back columnist and author Kerry Hannon to talk about the new rules for career happiness in our rapidly changing work landscape. Join Kerry and Dave to explore the world of work, examine how each generation approaches their careers differently, and…