Introduction Businesses of all types and sizes are facing an unprecedented threat to the data they utilize and store in the natural course of their operations. Hackers and others who are not authorized to access this information are using sophisticated techniques to work their way into organizations by a variety
The last couple of years has dramatically changed the world. There have been changes in the way business is done. Employers have found that employees do not always have to be in the same building to complete work. In a recent article by Forbes, the project that 25% of all
Read Full ArticleThe Campus of Tomorrow: Changing the Classroom for the Future of Work
Abstract The campus of tomorrow emerges from the rapid adoption of technology for the classroom. Four key technologies will shape that future. They include augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality (AR/VR/MR), artificially intelligent education (AIEd), intelligent tutoring systems (ITS), and automated assessment tools. This brief article includes definitions, examples, and
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Introduction Gannon University business strategy and analytics faculty have embraced a variety of pedagogies and technologies to create a remote synchronous live client consulting program that develops students from around the globe into resilient world class leaders. Drucker defines leadership as, “Leadership is the lifting of a person’s vision to
The world changed in spring 2020. Most American universities closed their campuses and went to online instruction and student interaction for the better part of the semester, following state and federal guidelines in response to the COVID-19 virus. Overnight, daily work and learning patterns were disrupted. Face-to-face, peer-to-peer and student
What will work look like in the future? The COVID-19 pandemic has forced employees globally to work from home. As COVID-19 fades, will employees return to the office or prefer working virtually? To what extent will productivity, motivation, and engagement be impacted with more employees working virtually? How do organizations
Read Full ArticleThe Future of Work is Virtual – Lessons from Online Higher Education
Introduction The recent COVID-19 crisis forced university students to leave a structured learning environment for an unstructured one. In a structured learning environment, students shape their skills after their instructors’ skills (Dynan et al., 2008). In an unstructured environment, students have to practice their own self-directed skills with less support
Formulating long-term marketing plans is an integral part of branding and corporate communication. The strategic plan guides all marketing initiatives to ensure a shared vision and consistent branding. However, companies encounter internal and external events that disrupt their previous planned promotions. The COVID-19 pandemic is an example of an incident
