A number of years ago I had a colleague with a special talent. She had the ability — and maybe a special honing device — that allowed her to quickly identify and make a beeline for the most important person in the room. We often teased her that she … [Read more...]
Stretched Thin
November 22, 2013 by
It is tough to sustain quality and excellence when resources don't stay in line with growth. The economic downturn of the past few years became the excuse for "doing more with less." The new normal now calls for greater productivity with fewer … [Read more...]
Celebrating Diversity Everyday
November 21, 2013 by
The children at our Montessori School loved "Whacky Sock Wednesday" and sat in a circle to celebrate their differences. The image was insightful beyond the obvious. I wish we could celebrate our cultural, ethnic, religious and choice differences in a … [Read more...]
Validating Quality
November 20, 2013 by
The Sykes College of Business is undergoing a massive reaccreditation initiative. Having external stakeholders validate our quality is a nerve-racking, time-consuming, and exhausting exercise that involves all faculty, staff, and multiple other … [Read more...]
