Indiana Wesleyan University DeVoe School Of Business Technology, And Leadership Speaker Series
The session, titled "Unlearning Business As Usual," focused on non-for-profit business leaders who embrace unconventional approaches. Key discussion points included significant shifts in organizational revenue models, moving away from heavy reliance on federal funding towards corporate partnerships and philanthropy, guided by strategic plans focused on community gaps. Another major theme was the imperative for non-profit organizations to adopt rigorous business acumen, including expense management, to ensure sustainability and mission impact. Furthermore, the discussion covered the evolution of healthcare delivery, specifically the expanded use of telehealth following the pandemic across geographically spread sites, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for tasks like clinical note-taking to improve provider efficiency and enhance the patient experience. Speakers emphasized the necessity of continuous adaptation, citing technological advancements from the late 1980s to modern AI capabilities, and the importance of not becoming complacent with the status quo.