Dispatches from an Internet PioneerDeep Dive: Leading Through Higher Ed’s Fourth Crisis
In this episode of Deep Dive, we explore what it takes to lead higher education IT teams through profound uncertainty. Drawing on lessons from four major crises—the dot-com crash, the Great Recession, the COVID-19 pandemic, and today’s unfolding policy-driven disruption—this episode offers a leadership playbook built on clarity, emotional endurance, and calm. Whether you’re a CIO, a mid-career leader, or someone navigating change on your campus, this conversation unpacks the quiet skills that matter most when the road ahead disappears.
About the podcast
Technology is reshaping higher education, leadership, and the economy—but the biggest challenges aren’t just technical, they’re cultural and structural. Created by Timothy Chester, this podcast explores the real impact of AI, automation, and digital transformation on universities, work, and society. With a sociologist’s lens and decades in higher ed IT leadership, he cuts through the hype to uncover what truly matters.