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A Plea for Peace
As a student of world history, I鈥檓 fascinated by the World War I Christmas Truce of 1914. Along a great stretch of the Western Front, opposing soldiers from the Allied Powers and Central Powers鈥攎uch to the dismay of their commanders鈥攑articipated in an unofficial ceasefire.
December 16, 2024Director's Corner
Giving Thanks by Giving of Ourselves
Friends, it鈥檚 time to offer my annual Thanksgiving holiday blog entry. The year 2024 has proven to be one not soon forgotten, especially for those of us who call the Tampa Bay area home. Between two historic hurricanes only 13 days apart and鈥攜et another鈥攃ontentious election season, the collective mood out there remains cloudy.
November 26, 2024Director's Corner
Project Management鈥攁 Valuable Competency
When I鈥檓 out in the Tampa Bay area speaking to business leaders and companies, I鈥檓 frequently asked about why 国产短视频Corporate Training and Professional Education鈥檚 project management programs are a worthwhile investment.
October 22, 2024Director's Corner, Project Management
A Reminder to Be Thankful - Even in 2020!
Spring brought the ongoing pandemic along with many life-altering modifications. Then, summer saw social divisions resurface and escalate. And fall culminated in a contentious election season. Despite its challenging nature, however, 2020 has reminded me of the blessings I鈥檓 thankful for.
January 1, 2024Director's Corner, Leadership and Management
Resilience in 2021, Resilience Always
Life, whether in the personal or professional arena, requires resilience鈥攁nd always will. It鈥檚 just that 2020 made it crystal clear. We were suddenly prone to drastic conditions beyond our control. What we could control, however, was our response.
January 1, 2024Director's Corner, Leadership and Management
Not White, Not Blue, but Something New: The Rise of "New Collar Work"
I previously shared my perspectives on a traditional college degree and how it remains an advantageous entry point to most careers. However, I鈥檓 quick to support that position by saying that periodic learning has become the new standard, even with said degree, for success over the long haul.
April 25, 2023Director's Corner
Traditional College Degree Still Opens Career Doors
Most US adults end up working 40-plus years. That鈥檚 a long time, which means it鈥檚 critical to navigate a course for a fulfilling career. At USF, we like to talk about our Lifetime Learning Affinity Model and its benefits鈥攁cademic, professional, and personal鈥攆or the duration of an individual鈥檚 life.
February 28, 2023Director's Corner
Quality Youth Experiences for a Bright Future
If you鈥檙e the parent of school-aged children it鈥檚 not too early to begin planning their summer schedule now. Wait, I know what you鈥檙e thinking! Didn鈥檛 we ring in 2023 only a few weeks ago?
February 1, 2023Director's Corner
Making Employee Engagement a Priority
The connection between workforce development and economic development is more apparent than ever. As the economy rebounds, we should make a priority of employee engagement which, unsurprisingly, is a reliable predictor of retention.
November 8, 2022Director's Corner
Retire from Work? Yes! Retire from Learning and Developing? Never!
This time I will call your attention to the importance of education and progress when the job-related phase of life has ended and, in doing so, highlight the important work of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at USF.
July 29, 2022Director's Corner
Human Resources Changes to Meet Modern Workforce Demand
The role of human resources professionals is not the same as it was twenty years ago 鈥� or even two years ago, for that matter. As evolving realities emerge, human resources changes are most defined by a broadening range of responsibilities to meet modern workforce demands.
May 31, 2022Director's Corner, Human Resources
Career Path: Getting Ahead of the Curve with Lifelong Affinity Education
In my last blog entry, I conveyed my vision for a lifelong affinity education model鈥攐ne where institutes of higher learning serve as local hubs, offering a range of programming to engage populations at virtually every phase of the life cycle.
April 27, 2022Director's Corner, Professional Development