Joe Way caps off his ISE preview series with one of his annual favorite conversations, welcoming back Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events, the organizers of Integrated Systems Europe. Mike shares why ISE 2026 is on track to be the biggest edition yet, how the team plans the show as a year round... Read More
Goal setting succeeds when it starts with meaning, not just metrics, so that the goal has a real reason to survive competing priorities. Joe Way explores how to turn a vague intention into a clear target with structure, translate it into repeatable actions through simple if-then planning, and setting milestones that promote a consistent review cadence to keep the goal alive, measurable, and steadily moving forward. Read More
It’s an annual tradition, the AVNation “Best of” Awards, and Chi Hang Lo is up for AV Professional of the Year, along with UCLA’s Classroom Modernization Pilot, and HETMA for Best Technical Support! Take a listen as Joe Way sits down with Chi to discuss this honor and why you should #VoteForChi. Joe Way drops... Read More
HETMA’s Pre-ISE 2026 warm-up continues with a packed crew heading to Barcelona, and an even bigger presence than ever that includes two booths, expanded media coverage, and the debut of EdTech Congress on the itinerary. The team shares how to survive and thrive at ISE’s massive show floor, why intentional planning matters, and how HETMA curates the week so no higher ed attendee feels lost (or alone). Whether you’re traveling or following from home, this episode lays out how HETMA will bridge both events and bring the best of ISE to the global higher ed community in real time. Read More
There are seasons in life when you can feel the weight of the mission more than the weight of the realities around you. When that happens, you feel inspired and ready to create real change. Even if nothing is “different” just yet, you know that something is about to flip. On our campuses, the rooms... Read More