Why power skills – formerly known as ‘soft skills’ – are the key to business success
By: Sandra Sjoberg, Vice President and Dean, Academic Programs, Western Governors University School of Business What does it take to lead through complexity, make tough decisions and still put people first? For me, the answer became clear during a defining moment early in my career – one that changed my path entirely. Today I am […]
Why the traditional college major may be holding students back in a rapidly changing job market
By: John Weigand, Professor Emeritus of Architecture and Interior Design, Miami University Colleges and universities are struggling to stay afloat. The reasons are numerous: declining numbers of college-age students in much of the country, rising tuition at public institutions as state funding shrinks, and a growing skepticism about the value of a college degree. Pressure is mounting […]
Leaders can promote gender equity without deepening polarization − here’s how
By: Colleen Tolan, Postdoctoral Researcher for the Center for Women in Business, Rutgers University Lisa Kaplowitz, Associate Professor & Executive Director, Center for Women in Business, Rutgers University Americans largely agree that women have made significant gains in the workplace over the past two decades. But what about men? While many Americans believe women are thriving, over […]