• From Aerospace to Tech Leadership: Jeff Dayton on Succession, Student Tech, and Work-Life Balance

  • Oct 22 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
  • Podcast

From Aerospace to Tech Leadership: Jeff Dayton on Succession, Student Tech, and Work-Life Balance

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  • Show Notes

    Jeff Dayton, Director of Technology at Madeira School, discussed his journey from aerospace engineering to tech leadership, emphasizing the importance of succession planning and the evolving role of tech directors. Madeira offers unique programs like CO curriculum, where students work on Capitol Hill and in various internships. Jeff highlighted the challenges of balancing technology for boarding and day students, including a recent cell phone policy change. He also shared insights on integrating tech into capital projects and the importance of work-life balance. The conversation touched on the need for tech leaders to set boundaries and prioritize personal time.

    Resources

    • Madeira School
    • ATLIS events calendar
    • BUILD: Boys using innovation to learn and design
    • The Obsolete Tech Director, blog post from Thomas C. Murray
    • Balancing work and personal life in the digital age: Enhancing life harmony, article from Medium
    • Promoting a Healthy Balance Between Technology Use and Digital Disconnection at Work, article from therapyside.com
    • Understanding work-life balance in tech: How to better support parents & parents-to-be, article from Maven Clinic
    • New Heights podcast, with Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce

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