By looking at collective response mechanisms, we foster Resilience in academic contexts, that is 'to hold paradoxes and contradictions within ourselves as well as within our institutions' (Reimagining Higher Education conference, Ecoversities 2024).
In the face of rapid change and unpredictability, higher education institutions are grappling with complex challenges, including: • A growing disconnection between individual and collective goals. • Limited ability to respond to disruptions due to rigid structures and silos. • Rising mental health concerns among students and staff due to lack of community and purpose.
These challenges are reflected in recent findings:
• A 2023 World Economic Forum survey revealed that 72% of educators see a lack of collaboration as a major obstacle to innovation. • According to the OECD Education at a Glance 2022 report, fewer than half of higher education institutions have mechanisms to adapt effectively to disruptions.
"Reimagining Universities as a turning point, we can actually change the laws of our behavior once we put our minds to it by bending the curve of observation inward (Otto Scharmer, MIT). This program introduces an Action Learning framework designed to integrate innovative practices into academic settings by transforming tensions into opportunities for growth. It emphasizes shifting mindsets, embracing diversity and fostering collaboration to unlock collective potential.