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The Innovation Forge Podcast

The Number 1 Adaptive Enrollment Management Podcast

Data, marketing, and strategy converge to shape the future of Higher Education through Adaptive Enrollment Management. Whether you’re an enrollment manager, an ed tech professional, or someone excited about shaping the future of higher education, this podcast is your new workshop for forward-thinking ideas. We’ll be running two main types of episodes. First, From the Foundry, where I’ll read unabridged chapters from my book, The Innovation Forge. Think of it as your personal audiobook session—no

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2:43

S01 E13 Felled by Design (Foundry Footage)

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/06/16

When a massive tree unexpectedly crashes in my backyard, an epic battle begins, fueled by sweat, strategy, and just a little Slate-fueled spite.But this isn’t just about yard work.In this cinematic mini-episode, we follow the duel between man and nature, told in classic anime style… until the axe gives way to insight.From fallen limbs to broken logic models, this Forge tale is a metaphor for the work we all do in higher ed, CRM strategy, and Adaptive Enrollment Management. Clearing clutter

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S01 E12 03 Record Keeper and the TIF Avatar

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/06/09

In this delightfully candid Coffee & Coals episode of #TheInnovationForgePodcast, host David Dysart pulls back the curtain on the quirky, heartfelt origin of the TIF Avatar, a tartan-clad, pajama-wearing, shark-slippered digital doppelgänger born from AI misadventure and Scottish heritage.From publishing hurdles to unexpected ChatGPT "hallucinations" (hello, Forensic Enrollment Management!), David shares how a job interview, a confused search, and a dash of humor led to a beloved character and a

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S01 E11 Transfer Process - Ben Parsons

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/06/02

What happens when a 180-year-old institution decides to rethink the way it serves transfer students? You get strategy, simplicity, and one seriously powerful process.In this episode, Ben Parsons, Senior Associate Director of Enrollment Operations at the College of the Holy Cross, shares how he transformed a fragmented, manual transfer admissions process into a cohesive, collaborative workflow. With a background in financial aid and a knack for woodworking, Ben approaches system building with both

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50:35

S01 E11 Transfer Process - Ben Parsons

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/06/02

What happens when a 180-year-old institution decides to rethink the way it serves transfer students? You get strategy, simplicity, and one seriously powerful process.In this episode, Ben Parsons, Senior Associate Director of Enrollment Operations at the College of the Holy Cross, shares how he transformed a fragmented, manual transfer admissions process into a cohesive, collaborative workflow. With a background in financial aid and a knack for woodworking, Ben approaches system building with both

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20:58

S01 E10 Chapter 2 - Collaboration and Staff Engagement

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/05/26

From the Foundry: Chapter 2 - “Understanding Engagement Scoring in Slate”, read by the Author David DysartGet your copy of The Innovation Forge on Amazon now: https://tinyurl.com/TheInnovationForgePaperbackHow do institutions track, measure, and enhance student engagement? The answer lies in Engagement Scoring, an approach that turns student interactions into actionable insights.Join me to learn how Slate, a leading CRM, helps colleges analyze event participation, communication, and application

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20:58

S01 E10 Chap 2 - Collaboration and Staff Engagement

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/05/26

From the Foundry: Chapter 2 - Collaboration and Staff Engagement, read by the Author David DysartGet your copy of The Innovation Forge on Amazon now: https://tinyurl.com/TheInnovationForgePaperbackHow do you strike the perfect balance between data-driven decision-making and the invaluable human expertise of your admissions team?Today, I read Chapter 2 of my Book: “Collaboration and Staff Engagement” We explore the power of collaboration and staff engagement when building an Engagement Scoring

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S01 E09 Slate Team at Summit 2025 (Foundry Footage)

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/05/22

In this special Slate Summit Teaser Trailer, we picture this: a group of dynamic, data-driven superheroes ready to tackle the toughest enrollment hurdles, and they're using nothing but their knowledge, skills, and the power of Slate.Join me as I introduce the Slate Team, a group of fictional characters inspired by real-world enrollment and marketing tactics at Slate Summit 2025 in the session Becoming a Shark at the Data TableThis episode also serves as a preview for my upcoming session at Slate

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S01 E09 Slate Team at Summit 2025

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/05/19

In this special Slate Summit Teaser Trailer, we picture this: a group of dynamic, data-driven superheroes ready to tackle the toughest enrollment hurdles, and they're using nothing but their knowledge, skills, and the power of Slate. Join me as I introduce the Slate Team, a group of fictional characters inspired by real-world enrollment and marketing tactics at Slate Summit 2025 in the session Becoming a Shark at the Data Table This episode also serves as a preview for my upcoming session at Slate

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S01 E06 Chap 1 Understanding Engagement Scoring in Slate

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/05/16

From the Foundry: Chapter 1 - “Understanding Engagement Scoring in Slate”, read by the Author David DysartGet your copy of The Innovation Forge on Amazon now: https://tinyurl.com/TheInnovationForgePaperbackHow do institutions track, measure, and enhance student engagement? The answer lies in Engagement Scoring, an approach that turns student interactions into actionable insights.Join me to learn how Slate, a leading CRM, helps colleges analyze event participation, communication, and application

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S01 E08 Portal Plyer and A Slate-mas Carol Watchalong

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/05/12

Welcome back to a Coffee and Coals episode. Today’s episode revisits A Slate-mas Carol, the Slate-themed parody of A Christmas Carol with a Podcaster’s Commentary. Slate-mas Carol originally appeared in The Innovation Forge Podcast’s feed as a Semester 1 lineup announcement. The video is in the style of a silent film, so the original episode contained no speaking. I talk over the music bed in this video. You can watch the original or my commentary on Youtube, Spotify, and Substack Afterwards, I

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58:40

S01 E07 Staff Empowerment - Jon Rowand

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/05/05

From jigsaw puzzles to global campuses, Jon Rowand’s career has been all about solving complex problems and making them look effortless. In this episode, Jon, Founder and CEO of Slate Gold Preferred Partner ReWorkflow, joins David Dysart for an energizing discussion into staff empowerment, tech adoption, and building sustainable innovation in higher ed. They unpack how to actually do more with less without burning out your team, why “meeting staff where they are” is more than a feel-good phrase, and

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3:27

Call for Interviews - Slate Summit 2025 Quick Strikes

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/04/21

Every Slate wizard, data whisperer, and enrollment smith has a story worth telling. I’m doing 5-minutes interviews at #SlateSummit 2025 to spotlight the clever tricks, tools, and time-savers forged in your workshop for my podcast #TheInnovationForge Sign up, and let's connect at Summit! https://tinyurl.com/QuickStrikesSummit25 Music Credits:"Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Village Consort" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under

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S01 E05 Joins Juggling Octopus and The Consultant Cadre

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/04/08

In this first-ever Coals and Coffee episode, David pulls back the curtain on one of the quirkiest elements of The Innovation Forge: the Consultant Cadre. From a data-mining shark that sparked a surge in workshop registrations to a tartan-clad goat named Cliff, David shares the story of how mascots became a surprising force in the world of Adaptive Enrollment Management.This episode features the triumphant return of the mascot naming contest, including the reveal of the winning name for the Joins

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S01 E04 Creative Uses for Slate - Cody Gray - Chris...

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/04/07

What happens when three Slate superstars sit down to chat about innovation, problem-solving, and Shrek Crocs? Pure magic. In this episode of The Innovation Forge Podcast, I talk with Katie Jordan (The Parish Group), Cody Gray, and Christopher Kwan (Technolutions) about how they push creative boundaries in Slate. From their unconventional career paths to their favorite Slate hacks, this trio shares how they’ve leveraged innovation, collaboration, and the power of community to shape better processes

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S01 E03 Act 1 Engagement Scoring

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/03/24

From the Foundry: Act I - Engagement Scoring, read by the Author David DysartGet your copy of The Innovation Forge on Amazon now: https://tinyurl.com/TheInnovationForgePaperbackEver had a project that’s been sitting on your to-do list forever? You know, that ‘Next Summer Project’ that somehow never arrives? Well, today, we’re exploring one that did. And how it turned into me publishing a book on it.In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of Engagement Scoring—a long-awaited initiative that

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S01 E02 Innovation - Hayley Burke

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Innovation Forge! Kicking off the series is Hayley Burke, a dedicated college counselor and first-generation college graduate whose journey from working in admissions to guiding students through the college process offers a unique and insightful perspective.Hayley shares how an internship at Guantanamo Bay reshaped her career ambitions, what drives her passion for innovation in education, and how she’s using technology like Slate.org to streamline college

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A Slate-mas Carol

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/03/12

Some legends say Slate-mas is in June, but for those impatient enough, Slate-mas is every day and can be used as a podcast announcement video. The Semester 1 lineup is official and runs up to Slate Summit 2025 in Las Vegas. Thank you to my first guests: Hayley Burke: InnovationCody Gray, Christopher Kwan, and Katie Jordan: Creative Uses for SlateJon Rowand: Staff EmpowermentBen Parsons: Transfer ProcessAnd I will be reading the first 4 chapters of my book The Innovation Forge, covering Engagement

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S01 E01 The Introduction Forge

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/03/06

Welcome to the very first episode of The Innovation Forge! Hosted by David Dysart, this podcast is where data, marketing, and strategy converge to shape the future of Higher Education through Adaptive Enrollment Management. Whether you're an enrollment manager, ed-tech professional, or simply passionate about admissions innovation, this is your new workshop for cutting-edge ideas.In this episode, David lays the groundwork for the journey ahead, introducing From the Foundry—where he reads chapters

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S01 E01 Teaser Trailer

The Innovation Forge Podcast ·

2025/03/05

A Teaser Trailer for The Innovation Forge Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dysartisanalinnovations.substack.com/subscribe

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