Recent Articles
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Today’s police graduates face huge challenges
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityOver the last few months, graduation ceremonies across the U.S. celebrated the newest generation of men and women in blue. These young officers will be added to the ranks of an estimated 792,000 brothers and 108,000 sisters across the nation. The newly-sworn officers completed weeks of intense and comprehensive training. Many depended upon the confidence and support of loved ones to make it through. This support will be needed as many of these brave young men and women will be entering law enforcement departments that are understaffed and have limited resources.
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Phun with phrasal verbs
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationEFL teachers and students are at once confounded and delighted by phrasal verbs. Students' and teachers' interest in using phrasal verbs inspired me to prepare "Phun with phrasal verbs," a workshop I've presented a number of times to highly interactive and grateful audiences in Russia.
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BCRA support falters: GOP governors, insurers and public oppose bill
Seth Sandronsky Healthcare AdministrationBacking for the Better Care and Reconciliation Act (BCRA), Senate Republicans' version to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, is faltering. In one sign of party disunity, President Donald Trump recently tweeted a "repeal then replace" Obamacare message that Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) quickly dismissed.
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2 critical issues highlighted at HITEC 2017
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementHITEC 2017 (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference) came to an end in Toronto last week. Hosted and organized by the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), HITEC is the world's largest annual hospitality technology event.
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The struggle to maintain momentum
William D. Pawlucy and Robert C. Harris Association ManagementHow many times have you heard someone say, "We had the best planning retreat but have accomplished very little since then"? There is a constant struggle to maintain the momentum, excitement and energy in that room at that moment.
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Do leaders need to be transparent?
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementDoes transparency equate to trustworthy? How transparent do leaders need to be to create a transparent culture? The adjectives describing the type of leader we are have become critical. This three-part series reviews some common but different leadership descriptors and whether to embrace or ignore them. This article considers different perspectives of transparent leadership.
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Embedding mindfulness into your school
Brian Stack EducationStress can be a normal part of life, but too much stress can become toxic to the body, the mind and the soul. This is true for both children as well as adults. Toxic stress can impede learning with students and erode productivity for teachers in the school. This can lead to burnout and compromise relationships between children and schools with parents.
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5 key questions for potential volunteers
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityEvery church, regardless of size, needs volunteers. The challenge is in getting more people to serve on a regular basis. You may have tried several approaches to bridge that gap, including announcements from the stage, videos, emails, asking people individually and volunteer "job fairs." Those methods can work. However, it’s best to first consider how the approach you decide to use will come across to potential volunteers.
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Google is dominating the digital ed curriculum
Bambi Majumdar EducationDespite concerns about K-12 budgets, plans to increase gadgets and digital technology tools in classrooms are pushing ahead full-steam. The largest technology companies in the nation are vying for the top spot in the K-12 classroom market like never before.
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Discovering Wisconsin’s Frank Lloyd Wright Trail
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureTimed to celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright’s 150th birthday this year, a new trail has been established to take travelers on a self-guided architectural adventure through southern Wisconsin. Wright is widely regarded as America's greatest architect. Born in the Badger State's rugged Driftless Region, he spent his boyhood summers working on his uncle's farm in Spring Green and eventually built his now famous home and studio — Taliesin — just a mile away.