Insights

Some Monday reflections on how the pandemic could change education both positively and permanently. 

Society (collectively)  just hit seven enormous icebergs - perhaps the largest ones in modern history - and the future will be changed permanently as a result of the impact.  These are seven cultural trends that will change us permanently.

Who knew we could learn so much about strategy from tennis?

The state of our world is in a mess.  And, it will probably get messier before it gets better.  Based upon my conversations with colleagues and clients, people are not well.

While the world is being turned on its side and a new normal is being created, I think we are all longing for some durable truths that can serve to guide organizations moving forward.  While so much seems so different and disrupted in our world, there are some truths about crisis that seem to be pretty durable, standing the test of time.  I have found much solace in the following three pearls of wisdom and I hope you will, too.

Are we on the forefront of a new trend toward rural living?

It is fair to say that the term “resiliency” is trending in the academic sector.  It is not a new idea or concept.  But, it is the most recent term that we have affixed to our industry since “sustainable”, “accessible”, “community”, and “diversity” took a foothold in the past decade or so.

You can learn a lot about culture and economy if you simply pay attention to inbound marketing messages.