With 17 years of insider experience, I specialize in enhancing university operations and strategic planning through innovative, data-driven solutions. Receive succinct, powerful insights on using analytics and artificial intelligence to streamline operations, increase ROI, and make informed strategic decisions. Ideal for C-suite aiming to do more with less and navigate the complexities of modern higher education.
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Hi there Reader, Diving into this week's insights from the fringes of the Academy... New Website Alert: I’ve revamped my branding to better highlight my edge in leveraging Data/AI to address institutional pain in higher education. While "Consultant" still doesn’t sit perfect, it’s growing on me (I think). Check out the fresh look and let me know your thoughts: Visit Now. Messaging Magic: In a time where so many institutions struggle to differentiate, I'm baffled by how antiquated institutional marketing can be. Here's a snapshot of how I use AI to revolutionize communication:
See it in action: Watch Here. Featured Article: "Gad Saad: The Psychological Deficiencies Behind Jew Hatred" Explore the troubling connection between psychological biases and anti-Semitic prejudice. This piece sheds light on how scapegoating not only divides but blocks meaningful self-reflection and societal progress. Read Full Article. Spotlight on Mental Health: "Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up" by Abigail Shrier Discover the potential missteps in modern mental health practices affecting Gen Z:
Dive deeper into Shrier’s insights: Excert from her Interview on Modern Wisdom. Stay informed. Stay agile. Warm regards, -Mike O’Connor O'Connor & Associates PS - Ready to dive deeper or discuss potential collaborations? Let’s connect directly:Schedule a Meeting. |
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With 17 years of insider experience, I specialize in enhancing university operations and strategic planning through innovative, data-driven solutions. Receive succinct, powerful insights on using analytics and artificial intelligence to streamline operations, increase ROI, and make informed strategic decisions. Ideal for C-suite aiming to do more with less and navigate the complexities of modern higher education.
Hi there Reader, The headlines don’t tell the full story—but the data and experts do. This week, we dive into political risks facing your campus narrative, why predictive AI may be your secret weapon, and what enrollment shifts by race mean for your institutional future. Candid Conversation with Nick Anderson (ACE)Higher Ed's Trust Crisis Isn’t a Marketing Problem. It's a Local ROI Problem. Nick Anderson, senior leader at the American Council on Education and longtime Washington Post...
Hi there Reader, This week’s newsletter is a bit of a special edition... More AI volatility, new market signals for campus real estate, and the latest Harvard vs. Trump legal drama. As always: fast takes, second-order insights, and resources to help you navigate Higher Ed’s next moves. 👇 Onward: AI in Flux: New Video Tools, GPT-5 Timeline, Meta’s Talent Wars The AI arms race keeps accelerating: Midjourney launched its first AI video model (V1), turning images into 5-sec clips—extensible to 21...
Hi Reader, This Week’s Big Ideas: Why Small Wins > Big Visions, Türkiye’s EdTech Pivot, and the Senate’s Higher Ed Shakeup 1. Want to Thrive in the Age of AI? Think Small. Based on: Derek Sivers’ “Round” Philosophy + Kevin Kelly’s “1000 True Fans” The future won’t reward scale for scale’s sake. “To surf above the tsunami, I suggest one human-scale win at a time.” In a higher ed world that obsesses over growth, rankings, and transformation, we might need to go the other way: Build resonance...