Apr

16

‘A Family Affair’

April 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

For those who are not familiar with JISC it is useful to explain that JISC is not a single entity but consists of numerous projects, services, innovation centres and the executive each with varying degrees of autonomy. Like any family there is the caring but strict parents, the youthful and independent minded children, and the […]

Apr

13

‘Growing Pains’

April 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I have been recently asked to advise the VC and senior staff of a leading UK University on adopting programme management across the institution. Which has lead me to reflect on my experience of how Universities manage change, the reasons why it’s difficult to deliver and not always successful.
Universities, colleges and national bodies such as […]

Apr

11

‘Everything Must Start Somewhere’

April 11, 2008 | 2 Comments

 ’everything must start somewhere’  
The phrase comes to mind when writing the first entry in a blog.
So where do I start? With me I guess. Well it is my blog.
My role with JISC is to ensure that the programmes and projects are well managed and the benefits are shared and felt as widely as possible. Of course I don’t […]