About Guest:
Dr. Edward Rogers, a pioneer in the field of knowledge management and organizational learning, shares his unique journey from his early days in India and Saudi Arabia to his missionary work in the Lebanon and Israel war in 1980s to his influential role at NASA and beyond. During his 17-year tenure as Chief Knowledge Officer at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, he pioneered groundbreaking initiatives like the "Pause and Learn" process and authored over 50 case studies, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.His academic journey continued with teaching positions at prestigious institutions like Cornell, Duke, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Beyond his academic and corporate roles, Dr. Rogers has served as a mentor and advisor to startups like TurboHire, leveraging his expertise to guide their growth and development. His commitment to lifelong learning is evident in his ongoing teaching engagements at the Indian School of Business and Tetr College of Business.
Watch this insightful conversation as Dr. Rogers discusses his career journey, academic and professional experiences, offers lessons for young leaders, the complexities of knowledge management at NASA, and his thoughts on the future of organisational learning.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Teaser
00:02:09 – Reflections on early life in India: Trekking, wildlife, and cultural adaptation
00:07:04 – Family background and global upbringing in Saudi Arabia and India
00:13:09 – Missionary Work at Lebanon
00:17:49 – Moved back to US, got hired in Procter & Gamble
00:20:43 – Agronomy and then International business Pursuing higher studies MBA in South Carolina, PHD at Cornell and focus on knowledge management
00.30.32 – Lessons from Joseph Novak who develop Concept mapping 
00:34:00– Joining NASA as Chief Knowledge Officer and learning from the Columbia tragedy
00:38:30 – Facing the complexity of NASA projects: Learning the language and processes
00:39:35 – Challenges and insights into leading smart teams at NASA 
00:48:48 – Navigating knowledge management with respect and partnership
00:51:56 – Contributions to knowledge management: Case studies and organizational learning
00:55:07– Team Building Lessons
01:05:45 – Lessons in managing complexities and advice for future leaders
01:11:05 – Rapid-fire insights: Favorite NASA projects, differences between NASA and SpaceX
Credits: 
Host: Shivank Joshi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivankjoshi-2001/
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Video Editing: YaaS 
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Disclaimer:
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the speaker and host are their own and do not represent those of the Exploring Minds platform. The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. All product and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners, and their use does not imply any endorsement or opposition.
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