From Donald Welch, NYU's VP for Information Technology and Global University CIO
I recently had the honor of being interviewed by CIO TechWorld about my career, my journey from the military to higher education, and my goals at NYU. If you get the chance to read it you may find it helpful. I’m not a fan of self-promotion, but I think my story can be helpful in two ways. […]
I want to begin a series that takes a look at some major NYU IT projects that many of us only know as a line item in a spreadsheet. The name or even summary of a project rarely captures the scale of what goes into it. For example, when I say “Wi-Fi refresh,” that sounds […]
Giving and receiving honest, critical feedback is a skill that we all have to hone. It’s essential to provide the best results. This spring I sent a note to NYU IT leaders titled “Healthy Disagreement vs. Criticism.” I thought it might be helpful to share it with all of you. Healthy Disagreement vs. Criticism We’ve […]
Summer is the season for rest and vacations, but for many of us, summer is our busiest time of year. A smaller population on campus means we spend June and July undertaking major projects that are difficult to complete when the residence halls and classrooms are at capacity. This summer, that includes upgrading the Wi-Fi […]
Even though Good to Great is over 20 years old and many of the companies profiled have fallen from greatness, I hope that you have caught some of my enthusiasm for the concepts. I think the major challenge that we face in applying these concepts is that they were written from the perspective of a […]
The academic year is over, and it’s now June, which is NYU’s Annual Pride Month. There are a number of talks and other interesting events that you can attend, both in person and remotely, including NYU Campus Services’ 5th Annual Pride Celebration, which focuses this year on the history of Christopher Street. We have accomplished […]
A Culture of Discipline I touched on this in part 1 but I think it is so important that I want to discuss it in more depth. In Good to Great, author Jim Collins explores the concept of disciplined thought and action. He believes that great companies have a culture of discipline that is embedded […]
Since the dawn of history, we have taken the time to mark milestones and accomplishments. This gives us the opportunity to pause and savor our accomplishments. They also give us a reason to celebrate—and who’s against a celebration? Yesterday at Yankee Stadium, the class of 2023 marked the end of their academic journey. It was […]
First Who, Then What The chapter “First Who, Then What” from Good to Great focuses on the importance of hiring the right people before developing a business strategy. Jim Collins, the author, argues that companies that prioritize hiring the right people, and then focus on getting them into the right roles, are more likely to […]
I was listening to a podcast that said that a sense of awe was an important ingredient in being happy. The happiest people periodically paused to marvel at something much bigger than themselves. Many get a sense of awe from nature, some from their spiritual beliefs, some from the accomplishments of others. There are many […]