In the present day, managing a large organization or business is really about managing the intricate web of processes necessary to sustain its operation and promote its future growth. This often requires the use of various software applications that rarely communicate or integrate with one another. This is a challenge for modern enterprise as the […]
As the coronavirus pandemic crippled markets and challenged businesses, one popular term that saw a great resurgence was “adaptive”. While this word has a variety of definitions and means different things to different people, its use in business and leadership development is much more distinct. The four main principles of adaptive leadership are summarized using […]
Huntsville is a hub of technology and innovation, making it a lucrative target for cybersecurity threats. As Huntsville surges in population and economic growth, the city is becoming a prime target for cybercriminals. Cyber threats have become a pervasive issue, with malicious actors seeking to steal data, disrupt services, and extort organizations. While technical approaches […]
As a culture, we tend to avoid conflict, seeing it as something stressful and bothersome. Sometimes we even see it as an indicator of a failing relationship. Alternatively, think about how the phrase “well we’ve always done it that way” can really damage a business by hampering advances in productivity and efficiency. Antiquated or redundant […]
One topic that is unlikely to spring to mind when discussing the local economy is the role of community arts and arts-based education. However, this segment of the market not only provides joy and entertainment to many people of the city, but also brings in dollars, which help to stimulate the local economy. Huntsville is […]
The American workforce has changed dramatically in the past 50 years, though for many, wages have remained the same or even shrunk. Union participation has declined steeply alongside a decrease in employee benefits and retirement packages. The educational requirements for many jobs have increased, while other segments of the market have disappeared entirely, like video […]
Internships have become a vital component of the education and training landscape, even being a requirement to graduate in many college programs. They not only provide the student with real world experience and a headstart in building professional connections, they provide employers with an opportunity to screen potential future staff and directly influence the next […]
According to the recently published 2021 American Community Survey, the number of Americans primarily working from home tripled from 2019 to 2021 (from roughly 6% to 18% across the board). Of course, some geographical areas and certain segments of the workforce were more affected by this shift than others. Most notably, the District of Columbia […]
