Education Technology Podcasts
As consumer brands navigate a post-pandemic world shaped by digital saturation and rising loneliness, the most successful companies are rediscovering something analog: human connection. A 2025 World Health Organization report found that 1 in 6 people globally are affected by loneliness, highlighting a growing public health challenge tied to weaker social bonds and reduced…
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Education & EdTech
Rethinking Leadership: Why “Doable” Might Be the Most Powerful Strategy in Education Today
At a time when educator burnout is rising and schools across the U.S. are facing ongoing teacher shortages, leaders are being forced to rethink what sustainable success actually looks like. Research shows that teacher attrition is closely tied to working conditions, job-related stress, and workload demands. As districts push for innovation, data-driven instruction, and…
Education & EdTech
The Degree That Pays You Back: How Employer-Sponsored Apprenticeships Are Rewriting Higher Ed
Higher education is under pressure. Over the past few years, public confidence in the value of a four-year degree has declined significantly, with fewer Americans expressing a strong belief that traditional higher education delivers a worthwhile return on investment. At the same time, employers consistently report that graduates lack job-ready skills—particularly the “durable skills”…
Education & EdTech
Why Student Visibility Matters in Today’s Schools
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso interviews SRO Todd Brendel of Dayton Independent Schools (KY), who shares frontline insights on the importance of knowing where students and staff are throughout the school day. He explains how they manage…
Education & EdTech
Why Institution-Wide Employer Alignment Will Define the Next Era of Higher Ed
Higher education is at an inflection point. Institutions are facing a demographic cliff in traditional-age enrollment, softening international pipelines, and increasing scrutiny around the return on investment of a degree. At the same time, the World Economic Forum reports that 59 out of every 100 workers globally are projected to require reskilling or upskilling…
Education & EdTech
Building Safer Schools Through Restorative Practices
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of Principals of Change, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with D’Jon Pitchford, Assistant Principal at Kelly Lane Middle School in Pflugerville ISD, to explore what school safety really means. Pitchford reframes safety as more than physical security—emphasizing trust, restorative practices, campus culture,…
Education & EdTech
Continuous Improvement in Education: If You Want Different Outcomes, Change the System
School systems across the country are under mounting pressure to improve student outcomes while navigating shifting standards, staffing shortages, and rising expectations around accountability. Yet many reform efforts fall short because they are fragmented and short-term. According to Learning Forward’s Standards for Professional Learning, sustained and job-embedded professional learning is linked to improved educator…
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One Industry, One Vision: Philippe Chabot Reflects on Global Alignment at IPS Mexico City
In an increasingly interconnected manufacturing landscape, companies like TekniPlex are redefining what it means to operate across borders, blending regional expertise with global coordination. The liners and packaging sector, in particular, has become a proving ground for how technical precision and international collaboration can coexist to meet evolving market demands. Professionals navigating this…
A First-Time Perspective on Global Alignment: Yun Qi on Collaboration and Momentum at IPS Mexico City 2026
Global sales meetings often serve as more than just strategic checkpoints—they are cultural touchstones that reveal how organizations align across borders, functions, and perspectives. In an increasingly interconnected market, the ability to harness shared energy and translate it into meaningful collaboration can define whether a company simply operates globally or truly thinks globally….
From Vision to Execution: Virginia Murray Reflects on Interactive Collaboration at the IPS Global Sales Meeting
In an increasingly globalized business environment, the difference between incremental growth and meaningful transformation often comes down to how well teams communicate across borders. For organizations like TekniPlex, aligning marketing vision with on-the-ground sales execution is not just a strategic priority—it’s a necessity. The shift from traditional, presentation-heavy meetings to more interactive, workshop-driven…
Global Insights and Innovation: Mara Rintamaki at the IPS Sales Meeting in Mexico City
In an industry where incremental improvements can reshape entire supply chains, product innovation remains the quiet engine driving long-term growth. Companies like TekniPlex are increasingly leaning into global collaboration, recognizing that insights from diverse markets—whether in North America or beyond—fuel smarter, more adaptive solutions. Events like international sales meetings serve not just as…
