Innovation in continuing education requires clarity of purpose, evidence-based decision-making, and the courage to anticipate change. By aligning entrepreneurial thinking with structured systems of accountability, institutions can build agility, reduce friction, and design programs that connect learners, employers, and the university’s mission.

On this episode, Lisa Rochman, Dean of the School of Continuing Education at MacEwan University, discusses how purpose-driven innovation and intelligent systems enable continuing education to stay agile and aligned with evolving learner and employer needs.