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Big Data in Education

December 7, 2020 

Big data is a term that is used to describe the large and continuously growing sets of data being collected by all types of organizations. Scientists and engineers use quantitative and qualitative approaches to extract, analyze, and structure this data to gain insights that enable leaders to make better decisions. Those insights allow organizations to predict tendencies, learn people’s behavior, and develop new solutions that deliver improvements. Big data in education can help universities and colleges transform their business models, students’ academic outcomes, and professors’ effectiveness. Additionally, insights derived from big data can help educational institutions improve their technology systems. […]

Examples of the Digital Divide in the Modern Day

December 3, 2020 

In 2019, 54.8% of households around the world had an internet connection, up from 53.1% in 2018, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Though the internet has been around for decades, the digital divide remains a wide chasm in need of complex and practical solutions. To learn more, check out the infographic below created by Maryville University’s online Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems program. The Digital Divide in the U.S. and Abroad The digital divide affects individuals and populations around the world. Some groups, such as women and children, are more likely to lack access to digital communication […]

Year in Review: The Power of Self-Reflection

November 20, 2020 

This year has been tough on many levels. Not only did the emergence of COVID-19 lead to national stay-at-home orders, job losses, and the cancellation of sports, proms, and in-person graduation ceremonies, it has forced many of us to put our lives on hold — not to mention the suffering experienced by those who have been ill or are grieving the loss of loved ones. But even if this year didn’t go as any of us planned, tomorrow is a new day. As we approach the end of the year, assessing where you are in life can be a helpful […]

Sustainability vs. Sustainable Development: Examining Two Important Concepts

November 20, 2020 

Considering sustainability vs. sustainable development is essential to understanding these two crucial concepts. This understanding plays a critical role in helping solve some of the challenges in the world today, such as extreme weather, poverty, climate change, armed conflicts, and inequity across society. Definitions: Sustainability vs. Sustainable Development Sustainability and sustainable development are often used interchangeably. Both speak to the danger of consuming resources faster than they can be replenished. However, a close look at sustainability vs. sustainable development reveals nuances that differentiate them. Sustainability is a broad term that describes managing resources without depleting them for future generations. This concept […]

Cross-Cultural Leadership: Leading a Diverse Workforce

November 20, 2020 

Whether you’re leading a global team of culturally diverse individuals or overseeing an office in a foreign country, you may face unique management obstacles, from communication and decision-making to motivation and teamwork. Managers and leaders can take steps to develop cross-cultural leadership skills to work through the challenges of managing diverse teams of different cultures, ethnicities, religions, and races. To learn more, check out the infographic below created by Maryville University’s Online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership program. Add This Infographic to Your Site <p style="clear:both;margin-bottom:20px;"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/blog/cross-cultural-leadership/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/97/2020/11/MVU-BAORGL-2020-Q3-IG-Cross-Cultural-Leadership-Leading-a-Diverse-Workforce-final.png" alt="How leaders can incorporate cross-cultural leadership into their management […]

Early Childhood Education vs. Child Development

November 19, 2020 

A child’s early years are integral to their physical, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development. From birth to age 8, children go through rapid phases of development and growth. They learn to talk, crawl, walk, play, learn, and behave. Since this development is so essential for a child’s health and wellness, professionals devote careers to researching, monitoring, and helping children and their families. Definitions of Early Childhood Education and Child Development Early childhood education is the learning activity of children before elementary school. It includes any educational institutions children attend prior to kindergarten. Programs can be full time or part time. […]

Starting an Accounting Firm: A Step-by-Step Guide

November 17, 2020 

The accounting profession continues to feel the effects of the technology disruption that has impacted all industries. One consequence is that more companies will choose to outsource their accounting functions in 2020 and 2021, according to Finances Online. That’s good news for accountants who plan on starting an accounting firm. Running an accounting business requires a different set of skills and experience than working as an employee. As with any small business, establishing an accounting practice entails a great deal of work, but as Thomson Reuters notes, accounting firms are currently among the most profitable of all small businesses. The […]

Know Your Worth: How to Negotiate — or Renegotiate — Your Salary

November 10, 2020 

Salary negotiations can be the most awkward part of the job-seeking process. You don’t want to overestimate the value of the skills and experience you bring to the organization, but you don’t want to aim too low lest you leave money on the table. Situations like this are exactly why job seekers should refine their negotiation skills. Not only is this skill set helpful in salary negotiations, it also can be applied to other situations ranging from buying a car to deciding which restaurant you and your partner will call for takeout. Whether you’re just starting your career or are […]

Cultural Competence in the Workplace: What Leaders Need to Know

November 9, 2020 

Cultural competence in the workplace is vital to fostering an open, collaborative, and productive work environment. As companies become more diverse, they need to have policies and best practices in place to support varying backgrounds and points of view. According to Pew Research Center, immigrants are expected to drive growth in the U.S. workforce through 2035, offsetting the decline as the baby boom generation enters retirement. The Washington Post also reported that 2019 marked the first year people of color comprised most new working-age hires in the U.S. Additionally, the growth of remote work will continue to help companies hire […]

Managing Remote Employees: Human Resource Tips

November 9, 2020 

Ready or not, remote work has become an enduring reality for organizations and their management teams nationwide. Increasingly sophisticated technologies and the COVID-19 pandemic have fueled the widespread acceptance and adoption of telecommuting. The abrupt shift at the onset of the pandemic in early 2020 to a largely homebound, geographically dispersed workforce has been a struggle for many on both sides of the equation. Gartner reported in March 2020 that 88% of organizations surveyed had either encouraged or required their employees to work from home, regardless of their symptoms, and nearly all organizations surveyed had halted business travel altogether. Now […]