The OU Value Proposition for the IT T Sector

The OU Value Proposition for the IT&T Sector: Pathways to CIO Kevin Streater Jon G. Hall The Open University 27 th June 2011

Table of Contents 1. Who we are 2. The Value We Already Bring – Value Proposition for the ICT Sector 3. Pathways to CIO – Traditional CPD – Research as CPD 4. Business oases 5. Questions

1. Who We Are: Facts about the OU The UK’s largest University Over 251, 000 students registered 2010 -2011 year The OU currently makes over 44, 000 academic awards annually Since 1971 the OU has made over 778, 000 academic awards, including over 310, 000 first degrees & over 47, 000 higher degrees Capability derives from excellence in teaching and research (top 20 in IT research, ‘excellent’ by QAA) Success derives from scalability of business models (approx. 500 f/t academic equivalents servicing all students) Future capacity unbounded 3

2. Value to individual: Innovative Learning • Personal tutor support • Innovative Approach • Recognised Brand • High Quality Content • Reliable Partnership • Scale and Reach • Courses meet diverse needs • Best-in-Class Pedagogy • Flexible and Adaptable • Proven e. Learning Platform • Outcome-based Delivery • Blended learning model with Associated Lecturers (ALs) • Future-Proof Pathways • Fitness for Purpose • Skills Transformation • Scalable Solutions The OU is a world-leader in the provision of Learning & Teaching Solutions

`If we all go public cloud, then CIOs will just be contract managers’ A CIO, in reflective mood

`. . . to fully exploit the strategic potential of technology. . . ’ e-Skills report

‘Computing will [retain] the highest order of economic significance’ National Skills Audit, 2010

CIO Executive Council: Pathways to CIO

Industry renewal: Push, Pull and Steps C C push: aspiration education research technology sh pu T C C A B B B A: All new entrants B: F/T route C: P/T, CPD route pull C B pull: government industry need societal need research top CIOs professionalism

CIO Competencies Up skilling through the OU Curriculum: structured to deliver OU Client Confidential

Looking forward: IT & Telecoms topics Source: Experian / e-skills UK analysis of gross job opportunities, 2010

Looking forward: IT & Telecoms forces industrialisation of delivery Backshoring Pool of talent / gender balance Reshaping the Data Consumerisation of IT centre Information and Analytics Real World Web Communications convergence Cloud computing Communications convergence Innovation Horizon issues Borderless Business Digital Native Green IT Transformation through IT Consumerisation of IT Developing Issues Security and Data protection Immediate Issues Adpated: Experian / e-skills UK analysis of gross job opportunities, 2010

Looking forward: Sand Sky issues Real World Web Cloud computing Backshoring Reshaping the Data centre Digital Native Green IT industrialisation of delivery Innovation Communications convergence Consumerisation of IT Security and Data protection Information and Analytics Pool of talent / gender balance Consumerisation of IT Communications convergence Sand Issues Transformation through IT Borderless Business 1

The OU: Leading in innovation deep|think OU Client Confidential

What cost the Dr. CIO? ‘I have just been offered admission to study Ph. D in "Web Data Management". How do I get scholarship for the programme? ’ e. BCS Newsletter Question 22 nd June, 2011

What cost the Dr. CIO? deep|think island

Questions for the Panel What will you do to create the pull?