Engaged By Design
Engaged By Design
Podcast Description
Exploring innovation trends in learning, design, leadership, and change management in higher education. Experienced, successful leaders who have been there, done that, and own the t-shirt share perspectives and lessons learned from more than two decades of online learning and student success.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast revolves around significant topics such as leadership in a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) environment, innovative approaches to online learning, and change management. For instance, episodes delve into strategies like the MACRO leadership model, showcasing how leaders can effectively engage learners and navigate institutional challenges to drive sustainable growth.
Exploring innovation trends in learning, design, leadership, and change management in higher education. Experienced, successful leaders who have been there, done that, and own the t-shirt share perspectives and lessons learned from more than two decades of online learning and student success.
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Description:
Project management isn’t just for boardrooms or classrooms—it shows up in art studios, Renaissance fairs, and even around the gaming table. In part two of our conversation with Bridget Davis, PMP, CSM, DASM, we dive into how project management skills translate beyond formal work.
Bridget shares her entrepreneurial journey with Heathen Works, her woodburning art business, where planning, budgeting, and production all rely on project management principles. She also reveals the uncanny parallels between Agile project management and Dungeons & Dragons. From Dungeon Masters acting like Scrum Masters to players learning trust, teamwork, and risk-taking, the lessons are as practical as they are fun.
We also reflect on how risks—whether in a game or in higher education leadership—can be reframed as opportunities. From critical dice rolls gone wrong to institutional enrollment declines, Bridget and the hosts share stories of turning setbacks into innovations.
What You’ll Learn:
How project management supports entrepreneurship and creative businesses.
Why Dungeons & Dragons provides a surprising but effective model for team leadership.
The power of games in executive training and experiential learning.
How to reframe risks and failures into opportunities for growth.
Why curiosity is the key to engaging learners and building trust.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Heathen Works: Heathen Works
Ravenwood Renaissance Festival, Winchester, VA
How to Be More D&D: Face Your Dragons, Be More Adventurous, and Live Your Best Geeky Life: https://amzn.to/4gBMM8q
Dungeons & Dragons Starter Sets: https://amzn.to/4pAYcO9
Rio Salado College “Rio Way” experiential training and team games
Reflection Question:
How can you apply your professional skills to the most important passions in your life?
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