Published inThe Transformation of Education·Nov 15Career Pathways. From Here to…..Where???Everyone wants skills. And that’s what gets you a new job, of course.. But I’m not sure about career pathway models. Hmmm. It is good practice toward when we move on to the next thing and the thing after that. …Learning4 min readLearning4 min read
Published inThe Transformation of Education·Sep 8Navigating the Future of Careers in 2023: The Power of Lifelong Learning and Skill AdaptabilityIs the Traditional Career Path Obsolete…? In the ever-evolving landscape of 2023, the concept of a linear career path seems increasingly outdated. Instead, we’re seeing a dynamic blend of skills, capabilities, and methodologies that can be interchanged to adapt to new opportunities. The key to staying relevant? …2 min read2 min read
Published inThe Transformation of Education·Nov 30, 2018FEAR: THE BIG INHIBITOR OF INNOVATION AND TRANSFORMATIONEdward D. Hess and Donna Murdoch | 29 November, 2018 | Innovation and Growth, Leadership and Organizational Behavior This article first appeared on Darden Ideas to Action Momentum is growing in the corporate world — more and more companies are realizing that the convergence of advancing technologies will fundamentally change…Leadership7 min readLeadership7 min read
Published inThe Transformation of Education·Nov 13, 2016Adult Learning. Jobs.“The Forgotten Americans” How did we get here? Disruptive innovation. We need renewed focus on adult education. How did we get here? How many times do we hear this now, and how many answers are we given? It is time to reflect on ways to come together, to make a positive impact as…Education4 min readEducation4 min read
Published inThe Transformation of Education·Oct 31, 2015Want To Transform the Lives of Low Literate Adults?Rethink the online job application. — Workforce solutions. We’re all over it. We have some wonderful new adult learning initiatives with aspirations, such as the amazing adult literacy XPRIZE, which so many of us were happy to see. Seven million dollars is being offered to transform the lives of low literacy adults by the Barbara Bush…Education4 min readEducation4 min read
Published inThe Transformation of Education·Sep 12, 2013Assumptions, Adoption, and How Adults Really LearnMore on innovation in higher education — There is quite a discrepancy, in this era of disruption and realignment, between ideas and mandates at the macro level and the realities of implementation. Ideas come easy — the reality of implementation is the big challenge. There are so many moving parts to coordinate. Unlike other businesses (and higher…4 min read4 min read
Jun 29, 2013Another Gadget We Miss - TiVoConvenience trumped quality — I loved TiVo, and I am sure I still would if I had one. Having a DVR was a miracle after wrangling with video taping. And TiVo was special - not only did it capture what it was asked to record, it also gave “TiVo Suggestions” based on what you…2 min read2 min read
Published inThe Transformation of Education·Jun 3, 2013The Elephant in Higher Education’s Classrooms - Faculty and ChangeThe Elephant in Higher Education’s Classrooms – Faculty and ChangeOnline Learning3 min readOnline Learning3 min read
Published inThe Transformation of Education·May 26, 2013Of MOOCs and MMORPGsAnd how we learn — Education. It’s what I think about, and it’s pretty much all I write about. Whether it’s in social networks, my professional life, an academic paper, or my dissertation. I write about education. And as I look at the front page of the site, I notice the tagline, “a better place…4 min read4 min read
