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The Innovation Forge PodcastS01 E07 Staff Empowerment - Jon RowandFrom 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 how shiny Slate projects can be both inspiring and overwhelming. Jon also shares how to flip your t...2025-05-0558 min
The ReWorkflow PodcastSlate Strategy Sessions - Training a Slate TeamIn this episode of Slate Strategy Sessions, Jon Rowand welcomes Sarah Kotlinski, Director of Enrollment Systems and Analytics at Gettysburg College. Sarah shares how she is transforming Slate training through empathy, creativity, and community-building. From the popular Slate Feature Friday series to launching the new Training group in the Slate Community Forums, Sarah offers actionable insights on meeting learners where they are, delivering bite-sized and judgment-free training, and making time for what matters.
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✅ Training isn’t just about teaching tasks. It’s about introducing c...2025-04-0828 minThe ReWorkflow PodcastSlate Strategy Sessions - Leading a Slate TeamA higher education leader writes in wondering how to best lead a team of Slate experts as a non-Slate expert. Host Megan Story addresses this issue alongside guest, Katie Jordan, Senior Director of Slate Strategies at The Parish Group.
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2025-03-1124 minThe ReWorkflow PodcastSlate Strategy Sessions - Data Across CampusData discrepancies on campus cause headaches for an admission leader writing in for help. Jon Rowand and Megan Story address this issue and discuss possible resolutions in this episode.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmaesrowand
Megan Story
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2025-02-1117 minThe ReWorkflow PodcastEpisode 11 - Looking to Summit 2025In this episode, we’re joined by Cody Gray and Christopher Kwan from Technolutions to discuss what’s in store for Slate Summit 2025 and how you can submit a compelling presentation proposal. Cody and Christopher offer expert tips on crafting proposals that stand out, the topics most relevant to this year’s Summit, and how to make a lasting impact with your presentation. Tune in to gain insider insights and get ready to make your mark at Slate Summit 2025!
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Christopher Kwan https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwan-christopher
Cody Gray https://community.technol...2024-11-1255 minThe ReWorkflow PodcastEpisode 10 - Slate Makes Aid Great (Or At Least Less Awful)One of the most lauded presentations from Slate Summit 2024 was from Ben Parsons, this month's guest! Join us as we dig into configuring Slate with users in mind and learn more about building out financial aid processes in Slate!
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Ben Parsons: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-p-3966959/
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2024-10-0851 minThe ReWorkflow PodcastEpisode 9 - Level Up Your GameListen in as we chat with a prolific contributor to the Slate user community, Matt Schieren. Known for his impactful presentations at Slate Summit, Matt delves into how his background as a semi-professional gamer shapes his approach, offering fresh, actionable insights that bridge the gap between strategy and creativity. Tune in to learn from Matt's journey and discover new ways to enhance your Slate experience.
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2024-09-1050 minThe ReWorkflow PodcastEpisode 8 - Interactive Query ChallengeThe most buzzed about session at Slate Summit 2024 was Jon Cherry's Interactive Query Challenge and he joins us today to talk about this innovative idea from conception to execution.
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2024-08-1345 minThe ReWorkflow PodcastEpisode 7 - Talking About TroubleshootingWith Slate Summit 2024 in the rearview mirror, we're diving deeper into the presentations we saw in Chicago. In this episode Danielle Buczek of Brandeis and Jasmine Solomon of NYU join Megan to discuss their presentation Solutions in Action: Real-World Troubleshooting Examples.
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Presentation resources: https://resource.reworkflow.com/books/slate/page/slate-summit-2024-presentation-resources-solutions-in-action-real-world-troubleshooting
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Danielle Buczek - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dbuczek
Jasmine Solomon - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminesolomon
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2024-07-0947 minThe ReWorkflow PodcastEpisode 6 - DebriefingJoin Megan and super helpful community member from Technolutions, Christopher Kwan, as they discuss making the most of your time at Summit and then going home and turning those ideas into action. We'll get into the details on debriefing, following-up with new contacts, and applying new ideas to day-to-day work.
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Check out Chris' Slate Summit Memories, along with recollections from other Technolutions staff and community members.
If you're listening to this before Slate Summit 2024, you can see if Megan rea...2024-06-1154 minThe ReWorkflow PodcastEpisode 5 - NetworkingNetworking at Slate Summit is crucial, as it provides an opportunity to forge meaningful connections with peers, experts, and potential collaborators. Making the most of your time in Chicago means exchanging ideas, sharing best practices, and building relationships that you'll maintain long after our time together in June. Join Megan and her guest, ReWorkflow CEO Jon Rowand, as they dig into best practices for networking at Slate Summit.
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Dive Deeper on this episode by visiting our blog post: https://resource.reworkflow.com...2024-05-1451 minThe ReWorkflow PodcastEpisode 4 - Planning for Slate SummitWith the release of the Slate Summit schedule and the Slate Summit 2024 app our excitement is growing! Right now is the time to prepare for your trip to Chicago in June by getting into the nitty gritty of planning for Slate Summit. Megan's former coworker Tiffany Kawafuchi joins her to discuss her meticulous planning for Slate Summit and how that helps her team once they're at the conference.
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Dive Deeper on this episode by visiting our blog post: https://resource.reworkflow.com/b...2024-04-0951 minThe ReWorkflow PodcastEpisode 3 - Public Speaking and Presentation SlidesIn this episode we’re focusing on public speaking and creating slide decks for Slate Summit. Joining us this week are Mark Ledoux and Corey Stamco from Kent State University! Listen in on our conversation discussing their experience co-presenting as part of Slate Stage and learn from their experience.
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Corey Stamco
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Dive Deeper on this episode by visiting our blog post: Episode Three - Public Speaking & Presentation Slides
Learn more about ReWorkflow at...2024-03-1255 minThe ReWorkflow PodcastEpisode 2 - Drafting and CollaboratingIn this episode we’re focusing on creating and collaborating a presentation for Slate Stage or Slate Summit. Our guest this episode is Allie Duffney and we discuss issues such as taking an idea and turning it into a presentation and collaborating with someone at another school or institution on your presentation.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandria-duffney-37aa3620
Allie Duffney's Slate Summit Presentations
Slate Summit 2022 presentation - Creating Your Slate Succession Plan - Allie Duffney & Susanna Mayo
If...2024-02-1340 minThe ReWorkflow PodcastEpisode 1 - Why Present at Slate Summit?Connect with our guest, Trevor Kingsley, on:
- LinkedIn
- Slack
Submit your 2024 Summit Proposal by January 12, 2024.
Trevor Kingsley's Slate Summit Presentations
Nth Time’s a Charm for International Admissions Workflows (and Beyond): Continuously Improving the International Admissions Process from Application through the I-20/Visa process (and Beyond!) - Keith Gallinelli & Trevor Kingsley
From Application Cloning to Custom Copying: How to Build and Automate Your Process - Michael Bendorf & Trevor Kingsley
Dive Deeper on this episode by visiting our blog post: Episode...2024-01-0947 minThe ReWorkflow PodcastIntroducing The ReWorkflow Podcast - Road to Slate SummitA trailer for a six-episode season focused on Slate Summit.
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