Future | From quick fixes to adaptive evolution: Rethinking university transformation

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of university transformation and the concept of adaptive evolution with Cameron McCoy.

In this episode, we spoke with Cameron McCoy, founder of the Adaptive Group, about why many transformation efforts in higher education fall short and what it really takes to create lasting change. We unpacked the idea of adaptive evolution: Moving beyond quick fixes to address root causes, rethink core systems, and build institutions that are truly change-ready, learner-centred, and capable of evolving in a rapidly shifting world.

People in this episode

Host: UIIN

Guest: Cameron McCoy

Topics covered

• university transformation
• adaptive evolution
• higher education
• lasting change
• learner-centred institutions

Keywords

• transformation
• higher education
• adaptive evolution
• change management
• learner-centred

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Adaptive Group

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