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

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.ResourcesMadeira SchoolATLIS events calendarBUILD: Boys using innovation to learn and designThe Obsolete Tech Director, blog post from Thomas C. MurrayBalancing work and personal life in the digital age: Enhancing life harmony, article from MediumPromoting a Healthy Balance Between Technology Use and Digital Disconnection at Work, article from therapyside.comUnderstanding work-life balance in tech: How to better support parents & parents-to-be, article from Maven ClinicNew Heights podcast, with Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce