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• How to reconstitute the strategic plan

  Robert C. Harris Association Management

  My mom used to make chicken broth from little cubes sold in a jar. The directions said to reconstitute by adding water and heating. Reconstituting is a process; to build up again from parts, to reconstruct. You can apply the concept to a strategic plan. It means to take an existing strategic plan and, from its parts, reconstitute it to maximize awareness and value. There are many ways to reconstitute the strategic plan.

• How COVID-19 has changed what’s needed in ed tech

  Bambi Majumdar Education

  Schools around the world quickly pivoted to online learning when COVID-19 struck. Distance learning remains the key strategy to maintain instructional continuity in the face of massive uncertainties. K-12 school leaders are continuing to provide the best instruction platforms to avert public health risks. However, many experts feel that the pandemic has changed the nature of K-12 education forever. Let's take a closer look at the issues that can be addressed with technology.

• Payroll continuity plan: What employers need to know

  Grace Ferguson Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Disasters come in many forms. There’s fire, storm, tornado, flood, earthquake, pandemic, terrorist attack, cybercrime — just to name a few. When they strike, it’s important for employers to have a payroll continuity plan in place. A payroll continuity (or contingency) plan is a documented strategy for achieving your payroll objectives when natural or man-made disasters occur. The plan outlines feasible measures for managing payroll through the disruption.

• Do the restaurants of the future still need a dining room?

  Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  It does not seem the coronavirus will be leaving us soon, although we have seen great progress recently for developing a vaccine. In recent weeks, many places have reported a surge of new COVID-19 cases. Some even resumed lockdowns and mask mandates, forcing restaurants to shut down indoor dining services again. As a short-term remedy, restaurants immediately shifted their offerings to curbside pickup and delivery services. Meanwhile, restaurants are testing new concepts to embrace the contactless self-service trend for the future. Here are some examples.

• When politics and public health collide

  Keith Carlson Medical & Allied Healthcare

  Public health in the United States has been an intrinsic aspect of national well-being for more than a century. Without the mostly invisible public health machine, we would see all manner of preventable ills ravage our society. When cynically wielded, political power can wreak havoc with public health, and the COVID-19 pandemic is a timely example of how politics run amok can interfere with even the most basic protective measures. A negative or combative intersection of public health and politics costs lives, and this is where we must push back.

• 3 reasons to unplug during a vacation

  Deborah Ike Religious Community

  With all the chaos and uncertainty we've faced this year, we could all use a few days to relax and recharge. Hopefully, you'll be able to take some time off once Christmas services are over (whatever those end up looking like). While it's tempting to stay plugged in to what's going on at the office, there are a few reasons why you should avoid work email while on vacation.

• Grading what matters most

  Brian Stack Education

  In a recent article, Edutopia’s Stephen Merrill asked a pivotal question that every educator needs to ask themselves right now: "In schools, are we measuring what matters?" Merrill reports out on a recent interview he conducted with educator Angela Duckworth, a champion for the push to include non-academic skills and dispositions in assessment, grading, and reporting plans. Duckworth is best known for her 2016 bestselling book "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance." The book raised questions and concerns from fans and critics on whether the concept of grit was a skill that should be measured by schools.

• US employers explore overhauls to employee benefits to preserve jobs, budgets

  Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  COVID-19 has led to the loss of over 1 million lives worldwide (over 245,000 in the U.S. alone). It has also decimated economies and led to global upheaval. For U.S. employers trying to stay afloat, balancing business continuity, safety, and compliance — while attracting and retaining employees — is challenging at best. Gallagher’s 2020 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey Report reveals how the pandemic is affecting hiring, employee benefits, and compensation.

• Infographic: Are policyholders really getting a good deal with auto insurance…

  Demetrius Harrison Transportation Technology & Automotive

  The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed many aspects of American life — including driving habits. In total, $14 billion has been returned to auto insurance policyholders, so what's stopping a total refund? Less driving should mean lower insurance. This infographic outlines a simpler approach to coverage.

• How the ‘rusty trustee’ can help your board

  Robert C. Harris Association Management

  New directors may think, "I won't say anything for six months, until I learn the ropes." This is a poor approach to governance and the responsibilities of directors. There are methods to help new board members. They must learn the fundamentals of governance mixed with the culture and principles associated with board service. It is the culture that can be hard to communicate. A unique idea is the appointment of an experienced leader to coach the board and new directors. The concept can be traced to the Kentucky Optometric Association, referring to the seat informally as the "rusty trustee."

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