The University of Waterloo has been an integral part of Bob’s life since 1973, as a student, staff member, lecturer, parent of 2 UW students, a volunteer recruiter for varsity athletics/students, and soon a retiree. The University has a great reputation, and that will be the case for years to come. Having said that, it is important to remind everyone that “what got you here won’t get you there”. Things we try to capture in strategic plans is what we think of as “there”. Bob has given several presentations in the past about new technologies (well, new at the time), more recent topics about relationship building, and lessons learned in his career. In this presentation Bob has selected eight key lessons that he will share and then talk about his insights into the future – things he feels IT staff at UW should focus on to be successful in the future. Bob will share these lessons with his successor, and invite the audience to add to the advice he will be passing along.
Technical level: 100
Speaker: Bob Hicks
View the full presentation slides: Time to Pass the Baton (PDF)
Time: 10:40 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: STC 0050