Dispatches from an Internet PioneerDeep Dive: Edge, Leverage, and Trust
In this episode, we explore the Edge–Leverage–Trust model—a strategic framework that balances centralized efficiency with decentralized innovation in complex organizations. Drawing from experiences at Indiana University, Raytheon, and the University of Georgia, we examine how this approach enables research institutions to scale core IT services while empowering individual units to innovate. Ideal for leaders in higher education and research-driven enterprises seeking to align IT structures with institutional missions.
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.