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Own Your Development!

Own Your Development!

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when careers were, for the most part, based on “lifetime employment.” You went to school, got on with a good company or organization, and worked your way up until you retired. But not anymore! These days, it’s expected that...
Getting the Degree You Want

Getting the Degree You Want

Have you ever considered going back to school to either finish a degree you started or to earn another? I’d like to give you a few ideas you might consider when weighing this option. Ever since the 1970s, we’ve seen a rapid expansion of adults with college degrees....
The Need for Scholar-Practitioners

The Need for Scholar-Practitioners

When developing and delivering degree programs for working adults, there is a  need in academia for scholar-practitioners, people who not only are experienced in their fields but are also well-educated in its scholarly structures. Working adults want degree programs...
Should You Pursue a Doctorate?

Should You Pursue a Doctorate?

As we, as working professionals, go through our careers, sometimes we ask ourselves, “What’s next?” Sometimes, the next job assignment or training class isn’t enough. Or maybe that master’s degree you earned way back when no longer has you on top of your field. Or...
Which Do You Need—A Coach or a Mentor?

Which Do You Need—A Coach or a Mentor?

At different times in our careers, we need a little help, a little boost, a little bit of direction. There are a lot of good sources for feedback and support—family members, friends, co-workers, etc. But two more formal types of assistance are also useful at times:...
The Modern Workplace–The Way Forward

The Modern Workplace–The Way Forward

Much has been written lately about the decline of lifetime employment and the rise of the ‘gig economy.’ The notion of the traditional ‘American Dream’—a good job with a defined career path, house, car, 2.3 kids, and 40 years of high-speed jamming towards a pension...