This episode continues the ongoing discussion about the challenges and changes currently affecting cultural resource management (CRM). We take a closer look at what is happening within the field, what these changes could mean for cultural resources and historic preservation, and, most importantly, what we can do about it.

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Can what we face as a discipline now be an opportunity for reflection and growth that leads to a transformation? Could this period lead to a revolution of understanding? There are a lot of opinions, information, interpretations, and assumptions swirling but above all, the most effective and impactful strategy is a measured mission of action based on facts unencumbered by the emotions of the moment.

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Managing Expectations: Career growth is often misunderstood. Is it your manager's job to develop your career, or is it ultimately your responsibility? What is the balance in the investments both make? How does this play out as you progress in your career? In this episode, we discuss the balance between what you should expect from your employer and what you need to own yourself.

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Today we discuss tips and tricks for work travel in CRM archaeology, specifically how to fly the friendly skies like a pro! We also argue about whether or not you should attempt to get work done while flying. Special bonus: you may think First Class is too expensive (and it often is), but sometimes it’s actually not that bad! Beware - once you go First Class, you ain’t going back…

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What happens when disasters strike during archaeology projects? Today’s episode discusses what happens when archaeological sites are inadvertently found during projects. What do you do when you’re the monitor and they find a site in your project? What about when they find a burial??!? Listen to the end to learn how you can prepare yourself for when an inadvertent discovery happens on your project.

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This week Heather and Andrew discuss their favorite skillsets for archaeologists to get to make themselves desirable when hiring gets thin. Be the last laid off and the first hired back, or maybe even don’t get laid off in the first place!

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Today the show asks the question: Does CRM need universities to train the next generation of archaeologists? While we’ve talked about the deficiencies in university training for archaeologists, a new movement among CRM companies and industry leaders is trying to figure out if the industry can bypass universities and just provide training all on its own. Even though this show is hosted by two professors, our responses to this idea might shock you.

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Bill White: Succinct Research

Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology

Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC

Andrew Kinkella

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Let’s take a moment to enjoy our many failures! Today the hosts talk about major career failures, what it taught them, and where they ended up afterwards. If you think we have all been successful all of the time, you’d be wrong!

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While some i.e. the current administration in America, aim to be fossil fools and bury their head in the sand, to the coming transition away from fossil fuels, others are embracing the change. The crew discusses what the coming electrification of archaeology will look like and what to expect.

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This episode focuses on the Airlie House 2.0 movement and their efforts to improve the future of CRM archaeology. Expanding upon the first Airlie House Report, the current members of this ad hoc group of CRMers, professors, SHPO and THPO staff, and agency archaeologists is tackling complex issues like the shortage of CRM archaeologists, creative mitigation, tribal consultation, and community engagement. They are trying to all of this in the face of a changing regulatory landscape, sclerotic university anthropology departments, and the onslaught of AI integration. They are also asking: What would archaeological training look like without academia? This is an episode you’ll want to share with your colleagues.

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