In this episode of The Q&AI Podcast, Juniper’s Bob Friday sits down with Mitch Davis, CIO of Dartmouth College, to discuss the art of building high-performance teams. Mitch shares his strategies for breaking down silos, fostering collaboration, inspiring innovation, and creating a culture of trust and success. Whether you’re in tech or any field that values effective teams, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and transformative ideas.
Key points covered:
Breaking down silos: Strategies for dismantling barriers and fostering collaboration through a matrixed organization
Inspiring transformation: Using mission and vision to empower teams and drive growth
Building trust: Creating safe spaces for risk-taking, innovation, and adaptability
Developing talent: Mentoring team members to reach their full potential
AI integration: How tools like Juniper’s Marvis enhance team performance and innovation
Lessons from Dartmouth: Transforming a reactive IT department into a proactive, high-performance team
Leadership insights: Self-reflection, creating growth-oriented environments, and owning team outcomes
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Where to find Mitch Davis
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/davismitch/
Where to find Bob Friday
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobfriday/
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Chapters
1. Introduction and Event Overview
Introduction to Bob Friday’s Talks and the special episode from Juniper’s Executive Circle CIO event in Las Vegas. 0:02
2. Guest Introduction: Mitch Davis
Background of Mitch Davis, CIO from Dartmouth, and his career journey in tech and academia. 0:42
3. Building High Performing Teams
Discussion on the importance of breaking down silos and fostering collaboration to build high performing teams. 1:32
4. Adaptive Leadership in Action
Mitch Davis shares his approach to adaptive leadership, including inspiring and developing team members to reach their full potential. 3:16
5. Transformational Leadership Examples
Specific examples of Mitch’s transformational leadership at Dartmouth, including changing the department’s operational principles. 5:46
6. Creating a High Functioning Team Environment
Strategies for creating a supportive and risk-tolerant environment that encourages creativity and growth within teams. 10:16
7. AI as a Team Member
Discussion on the integration of AI as a team member and its impact on various departments, including programming and marketing. 8:54
8. Final Thoughts and Leadership Advice
Mitch Davis’s final words of wisdom on building high performance teams and the importance of leadership in fostering a positive change environment. 10:40
