The Innovation Forge Podcast
The Innovation Forge Podcast
Podcast Description
Data, marketing, and strategy converge to shape the future of Higher Education through Adaptive Enrollment Management. Whether you’re an enrollment manager, an ed tech professional, or someone excited about shaping the future of higher education, this podcast is your new workshop for forward-thinking ideas.
We’ll be running two main types of episodes. First, From the Foundry, where I’ll read unabridged chapters from my book, The Innovation Forge. Think of it as your personal audiobook session—no subscription or separate download needed. In each reading, we’ll explore the principles of scoring systems, predictive modeling, and adaptive enrollment management, that can transform how institutions understand, recruit, and craft their incoming class.
In the second type of episode we’ll have interviews featuring innovative leaders and artisans in data, marketing, admissions, and even specialized platforms like Slate. These 'Visiting Artisans’ are the people actively reshaping traditional practices, and together we’ll hammer out insights you can bring back to your institution or organization. We’ll talk about real-world applications, success stories, and challenges, all while highlighting the practical strategies that spark true innovation.
Join me as we explore Adaptive Enrollment Management in The Innovation Forge Podcast.
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The podcast addresses key topics in higher education such as data analysis, marketing strategies, and enrollment techniques, emphasizing modern practices through examples like predictive modeling and real-world applications of platforms like Slate. Episodes include insightful explorations of scoring systems and feature narratives that highlight innovations in college admissions and student engagement, showcasing practical strategies for transformative change.
Data, marketing, and strategy converge to shape the future of Higher Education through Adaptive Enrollment Management. Whether you’re an enrollment manager, an ed tech professional, or someone excited about shaping the future of higher education, this podcast is your new workshop for forward-thinking ideas.
We’ll be running two main types of episodes. First, From the Foundry, where I’ll read unabridged chapters from my book, The Innovation Forge. Think of it as your personal audiobook session—no subscription or separate download needed. In each reading, we’ll explore the principles of scoring systems, predictive modeling, and adaptive enrollment management, that can transform how institutions understand, recruit, and craft their incoming class.
In the second type of episode we’ll have interviews featuring innovative leaders and artisans in data, marketing, admissions, and even specialized platforms like Slate. These ‘Visiting Artisans’ are the people actively reshaping traditional practices, and together we’ll hammer out insights you can bring back to your institution or organization. We’ll talk about real-world applications, success stories, and challenges, all while highlighting the practical strategies that spark true innovation.
Join me as we explore Adaptive Enrollment Management in The Innovation Forge Podcast.
From jigsaw puzzles to global campuses, Jon Rowand’s career has been all about solving complex problems and making them look effortless. In this episode, Jon, Founder and CEO of Slate Gold Preferred Partner ReWorkflow, joins David Dysart for an energizing discussion into staff empowerment, tech adoption, and building sustainable innovation in higher ed.
They unpack how to actually do more with less without burning out your team, why “meeting staff where they are” is more than a feel-good phrase, and how shiny Slate projects can be both inspiring and overwhelming. Jon also shares how to flip your ticketing system, the role of “unreasonable hospitality” in operations, and what happens when you stop trying to be perfect—and start writing it down.
In the Molted Metrics segment, Jon tackles the big question: When is it time to take your Slate data to the next level with tools like Tableau, Excel, or Power BI?
Plus, in the Smith’s Signature, Jon reveals:
The tool that keeps both his team and family running smoothly
The trend he sees reshaping higher ed innovation
The advice he’d give his younger self (spoiler: start coding!)
The community project that’s quietly transforming how schools stay organized
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by options, under-resourced, or unsure how to get your campus to see the full power of Slate, this episode is your playbook.
Reach Jon at Email: JRowand@reworkflow.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmaesrowand/
ReWorkflow https://www.reworkflow.com/
Jon’s Book and Podcast Recs Books
Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
Continuous Discovery Habits by Teresa Torres
The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein
Shape Up by Ryan Singer (37 Signals)
Podcasts / YouTube
ReWork by 37 Signals
Lenny’s Podcast by Lenny Rachitsky
WorkLife by Adam Grant
Layla at ProcessDriven
And as always, subscribe to the podcast and get your copy of The Innovation Forge in ebook or print – https://tinyurl.com/TheInnovationForgePaperback
Music:
“Cold Sober” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Wholesome” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Journey To Ascend” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Midnight Tale” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Galway” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Goblin_Tinker_Soldier_Spy” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Southern Gothic” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Village Consort” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Club Seamus” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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