Case Study: University of South Australia achieves strategic planning breakthroughs with IBM InnovationJam

IBM Jam technology used to gather and analyze sentiment about critical areas for strategic planning

The University of South Australia (UniSA) sought to gather innovative ideas from its global community to help shape its long-term strategic goals. To achieve this, they worked with IBM and utilized its IBM Jam technology to facilitate widespread participation in their planning process.

IBM's solution involved running a multi-day online event called UniJam, which engaged over 8,000 participants. The technology enabled the university to capture, discuss, and vote on crucial topics. As a direct result of the IBM Jam, nearly 60% of the strategic actions in the university's new five-year plan were derived from the event, leading to the implementation of a new learning model, a social innovation hub, and several campus improvement projects.

University of South Australia

David Lloyd

Vice Chancellor