Eastern Kentucky University College of Health Sciences
Creating Change, Inspiring Progress!
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Wearethrilledtowelcomeyoutothisspecialeditionof‘TheEducationMagazine,’ whereweshineaspotlightontheremarkablejourneysofvisionaryeducationleaderswho arespearheadinginnovation,transforminglearning,andmakingasignificantimpacton theglobaleducationlandscape.Inthiseditionof “The10VisionaryEducationLeaders, 2023,”wecelebrateindividualswhosededication,innovation,andeducationalleadership havenotonlyredefinedlearningparadigmsbuthavealsoinspirededucatorsandlearners alike.
OurcoverstoryfeaturesDr.DanielCzechandtheDeanoftheCollegeofHealthSciences atEasternKentuckyUniversity Theiroutstandingleadershipineducation,especiallyin thefieldofhealthsciences,hasnotonlyelevatedthestandardsofeducationbuthasalso contributedsignificantlytoaddressingcrucialsocietalneeds.Theircollaborativeefforts areatestamenttothepowerofteamworkinadvancingknowledgeandeducation.
Inthisissue,wealsointroduceyoutoShaliniRanderia,Dr.EladGranot,DaliaSherif, andDr.WinstonConradB.Padojinog.Theseprofilesnotonlyhighlightthepersonaland professionalachievementsoftheseleadersbutalsooffervaluableinsightsintothetrends andchallengesintheeducationsector.Fromtechnologicaladvancementstodiversityand inclusion,theseleadersareattheforefrontofthemostcriticaldiscussionsineducation today
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Dr. Daniel Czech
Nurturing the Future of Healthcare Professionals With Advanced Health Science Education and Emotional Intelligence
Dr.DanielCzech,theDeanoftheCollegeof HealthSciencesatEasternKentucky University,hascultivatedanimpressivecareer ineducation.HoldingaPh.D.inPerformancePsychology fromtheUniversityofTennessee,Knoxville,Daniel possessesexpertiseinvariousareas.Hisresearch encompassesemotionalintelligenceinworkplaces,applies positivepsychologyinleadershiproles,exploresstrategies forhealthbehaviorchangeinapost-pandemicworld,and enhancestraininginpsychologicalskillswithin performancecontexts.
Notably,hehasauthoredover90peer-reviewedarticles, written4books,andcontributedto9bookchapters. Additionally,hehaspresentedhisworkatmorethan120 peer-reviewedconferencesworldwide,earningaccolades suchastheCollegeResearcheroftheYearandFirst-Year ProfessoroftheYearawards.
Daniel’seducationaljourneyintertwineswithhisroleasan ambassadorforMajorLeagueBaseball,spanningtwo decadesfrom1996.Duringthistime,hemadesubstantial contributionstosportsdevelopmentandconducted performancepsychologyclinicsin58countries.Asa certifiedmentalperformanceconsultantemeritus,heplayed apivotalroleinassistingprofessionalathletesinthe NationalFootballLeague,ProfessionalGolfAssociation, NationalBasketballAssociation,andMajorLeague
Baseball.Today,heextendshisexpertisetoFortune500 companies,offeringinsightsintoessentialpsychological skillsandthepowerofpositiveemotionswithinworkplace dynamics.
AVisionaryLeaderGuidedbyFamilyValues
BeforewedelveintotheprofoundimpactofDr.Czechon healthscienceseducation,itiscrucialtounderstandthe coreprinciplesandvaluesthatshapehisleadership approach.Asheexplains, “My role models are still my parents, Rick and Donna Czech. Their approach to life, their discipline, work ethic, character, and emotional intelligence have been instrumental to me as a leader.” Theirabilitytoeffortlesslyconnectwithpeopleandtheir embodimentofloveandgraceintheirinteractionshaveleft anindeliblemarkonhim.Interestingly,hisTrust, Optimism,Belongingness,andServingOthersmentality drawsitsrootsfromhisparents’behavior,aligning seamlesslywithprinciplesfromthefieldofperformance psychology
TheCollegeofHealthSciences:FosteringExcellencein HealthSciencesEducation
Now,let’sexplorehowDr.Czech’sprofoundcommitment toleadershipandeducationmanifestswithintheCollegeof HealthSciences(CHS).TheCollege,affectionatelyknown
We believe enhancing faculty/sta appreciation and impact is paramount within the university setting
asTEAMCHS,isdeeplyrootedinitsTOBSvalues—Trust, Optimism,Belongingness,andServingOthers.Thesevalues arenotmerewordsonpaper;theyserveasthefoundation guidingeverystudentinteraction.Ratherthanconsidering studentsaninconvenience,thecollegeregardsthemasthe primarymotivationforitsdailyendeavors.WithTOBSasits foundation,theCollegeofHealthSciencesapproachesits educationalmissionwithunwaveringdedicationand purpose,boastingdistinctfeatures:
● NationalAccreditation:Mostoftheirprograms holdnationalaccreditation.
● StrongFacultyPresence:Thecollegeisrenowned foritsfaculty’scaringandsupportingwaysof interactingwithhealthsciencestudents.
● ExceptionalFaculty:Thefacultycomprises distinguishedindividualsknownfortheirnational andinternationalrecognitioninresearch,teaching, andclinicalpractice.
Attheheartoftheireducationalphilosophyliestheconcept ofPRAXIS.Theirobjectiveextendsbeyondtheimpartingof knowledge;itencompassesequippingstudentswiththeskills andinsightsnecessarytoapplythatknowledgeinpractical settings.Theyaimtopreparestudentstonavigatetheeverevolvinghealthcarelandscape.
Thecollegeoffersanimpressivearrayofhealthcare programsthatcoverawidespectrum,includingnursing, advancedpracticenursing,occupationaltherapy, environmentalandpublichealth,medicallabsciences, healthcareadministration,exercisescience,outdoor recreation,andmore.Theyalsobroadentheireducational reachthroughonlineDoctorofNursingPractice(DNP) andonlineOccupationalTherapyDoctorate(OTD) programs,ensuringaccessibilitytoabroaderaudience.
TheCollegeofHealthSciencestakesprideincultivating anenvironmentthatseamlesslyintegratesreal-world practice,hands-onhealthcareexperience,andcuttingedgescholarship.Thisdynamicsettingisthoughtfully designedtoempowerstudents,enablingthemtoachieve theirprofessionalaspirationswithintherealmofhealth sciences.
Aboveall,theinstitution’scommitmenttostudent success,asemphasizedbyDaniel,isnotmerelya catchphrase;itconstitutestheinstitution’scoremission. Manyoftheirstudentsarefirst-generation,andwitnessing thesestudentssuccessfullyearntheirdegreesfillsthe institutionwithimmenseprideandjoy.Everyprogram withinthecollegeisfirmlygroundedinpractical application,ensuringthatgraduatespossessboththe knowledgeandtheprofessionalskillsessentialtoexcelin theirchosenfields.
When our faculty/sta feel appreciated and impactful, our educational product becomes even more optimal for our students “
The Dean’s Triangle
AtEKU,studentsuccessisn’tjustaloftygoal;it’sa sharedcommitmentpropellingtheinstitutionforward. AsDanielputsit, “Moreover, we embrace STUDENT SUCCESS AS OUR PURPOSE. All programs within CHS are applied and focus on assuring that students have the knowledge and professional skills needed to thrive as professionals.”
EnhancingHealthcareEducationResponsibilities
Inhisleadershiprole,Danielactivelyoverseescrucial responsibilitiesandtakesprideinsignificantcareer achievements.Underhisguidance,theteamhasswiftly adaptedtoaculturalshiftwithinthecollege,resultingin impressiveoutcomes.Theyhavewholeheartedly embracedtheTOBSprocess,leadingtooptimalresults. Inarelativelyshortperiod,theentireteamhasachieved remarkablesuccess.Herearesomeofthenoteworthy accomplishmentsfromthepastyear:
1.Warsaw,PolandTransculturalPhilanthropyProject
2.EstablishmentoftheMedicalExplorersAcademyin collaborationwithBaptistHealthRichmondHospital
3.TheNewCollegeCenterforRetentionProgression andGraduation(RPG)madeasignificantimpact.Study sessions,leadershipseminars,socialgatherings,and identityformationhavecontributedtoasubstantial increaseinourretentionratesoverthelastyear.
4.Achievinga100%NCLEXpassrateinBSandAAS nursingprograms.
5.TheCHSLeadBridgeprogramhasplayedakeyrole inimprovingthemathscoresofincomingCHS students.
6.SignificantincreasesinContractsandGrantsfunding (from$90,000in2022to$2.5millionin2023).
7.Substantialgrowthinthenumberofdonors(from103 to298inoneyear),accompaniedbythedevelopmentof anewleadershipboardcomprising14individuals.
8.EightCHSstudentshadtheopportunitytopresent theirresearchatHarvardUniversity’sNational UndergraduateResearchConference.
9.CHShasincreasedoverallhealthscienceenrollment withaninnovativeenrollmentmanagementplan
TheDean’sTriangle:AProficientTeamforaBright Future
Danielplacesimmensetrustinhisteam,firmly believingintheircapacitytoexcelintheirrespective roles.Therefore,heintroduceshisassociatedeansand outlinestheirareasofresponsibility.
TheyadheretoaDean’sLeadershipTriangleapproach, withDr.MikeBallardandDr.MichelynBhandari assumingpivotalroles.Danielhighlyvaluestheir contributionsandreliesontheirexpertise.Hisconfidence intheirabilitiesremainssteadfast,andtheirstrengths shapetheirspecificresponsibilities.Beyondtheir professionalconnections,theyshareacollegialand amicablerapport.Thissenseofpsychologicalsafety encouragesopencommunication,cultivatingaworkplace culturecharacterizedbygrowth,enjoyment,and camaraderie.
While ultimate responsibility rests with Daniel, he views Dr. Ballard and Dr. Bhandari not merely as Associate Deans but as Deans in their own right.
Dr.Ballard’sfocusencompassesretention,progression, graduation,enrollmentmanagement,part-timefaculty assignments/contracts,andfacultyevaluations,including promotionandtenure.Conversely,Dr.Bhandarioversees resourcedevelopment,whichincludesgrants/contractsand donorrelations,alongwithmattersrelatedtofacultyand staffappreciation,curriculum,andthelegalaspectsof TeamCHS.
Danielremarks, “Our entire dean's staff is very special.” Hetakesamomenttorecognizethecollective contributionsofhisdean'sstaff,withaparticularemphasis ontheoutstandingeffortsoftheAdministrativeSupport team,TammyHogueandHeatherPusey,aswellasthe verytalentedChairs,LearningSpecialists,Advisors,and allfacultymembers.Together,theyinfusedailyroutines withenthusiasm,levity,andasteadfastcommitmentto TOBSvalues,renderingTeamCHSauniqueand harmoniouscommunity.
TheRoleofParentsinChildren’sEducation
Danielconsistentlydemonstratesconcernforstudentsand theirlearning.Consequently,hesharesinsightsaboutthe roleofparentsintheirchild'seducation,highlightingthe topthreemistakesparentscommonlymake:
● Over-InvolvementinSon’sorDaughter’sLife: Danielencouragesparentstostrikeabalance betweenactiveinvolvementandallowingtheir childthespacetogrowindependently
● ComparingDaughterorSontoOthers:Itisthe beliefattheinstitutionthateachstudentpossesses uniquestrengths.Byreinforcingthe
individualjourney,parentscanassisttheirsons anddaughtersinfindingenjoymentandsuccess throughouttheircollegeexperience.
● NotAddressingMentalHealth:Transparent discussionsaboutmentalhealthcanhelpstudents prioritizetheirwell-beingandsetthemselvesup forafulfillingcollegeexperience.
SpottingCurrentandFutureTrendsintheEducation Industry
TheDean’sTriangle,consistingofMike,Michelyn,and Daniel,iscommittedtorecognizing,promoting,and appreciatingfacultyandstaff,ensuringthattheir contributionsreceivewiderrecognition.Currently,their primaryfocusisonenhancingfacultyandstaffappreciation andimpact.Theyacknowledgethatfacultyburnoutisnot theprimaryconcern;instead,theemphasisliesonensuring thattheworkofacademicsyieldsmeaningfulresults.They firmlybelievethatwhenfacultyandstafffeelvaluedand impactful,itenhancesthequalityofeducationforstudents. Toachievethis,theycultivateacultureof“positivegossip” withintheircollege,celebratingeachother’s accomplishments.
Furthermore,fosteringacultureofpsychologicalsafetyisa paramountprioritywithintheCollegeofHealthSciences (CHS)atEKU.Psychologicalsafety,characterizedbytrust andasenseofbelonging,cultivatesjoy,empathy,and optimismintheworkplace—acornerstoneofTeamCHS.
Lookingaheadto2024andbeyond,theirvisionfor educationrevolvesaroundpromotingemotionally intelligentprinciplesinallinteractions,whetherwithin departments,colleges,orvariousuniversityoffices.They believethatinfusingpsychologicalsafety,TOBS,empathy, joy,andbreakingdownsiloswillbringaboutpositive transformationinuniversities.
Theyunderscorethepowerofindividualfacultyandstaff membersadoptingthismindset,leadingtoaculturalshift. EKUisalreadyexperiencingthistransformation,witha cohesiveenvironmentfosteredbyProvostDr.SaraZeigler andPresidentMcFaddin,whoepitomizeanopenand supportiveleadershipstyle.Thisanti-silomentalityis shapingthefutureofeducationatEKU,onestepatatime. PresidentMcFaddin’saccessibilityandresponsiveness furtheremphasizethesignificanceofstrongleadershipin drivingpositivechange.
StrikingaBalanceBetweenProfessionalandPersonal World
Danielhasdiscoveredtheequilibriumrequiredtoexcelin hisleadershiprolewhilenurturinghispersonalwell-being andbuildingmeaningfulconnectionswithlovedones.
Inthepast,hefollowedapatternofprioritizingtheneeds ofothersoverhisown. “I am a recovering “starving baker” where I would help others before helping myself,” admitsDaniel.However,lessonsfrompastmistakeshave reshapedhisperspective.Hehascometorealizethatto effectivelyserveothers,itisessentialtoprioritizehisown growthandwell-being.
Outsideofhisprofessionallife,Danielderivesfulfillment frommanyactivities.Theseincludecherishingmoments withfriendsandfamily,takingprideinhisson’s achievementsincollegebaseball,andsharingcultural experiencessuchasconcerts,movies,andplayswithhis daughter.Heremainscommittedtodailyaerobicand anaerobicexercise,engagesinreading,findssolacein attendingchurch,andenjoystherejuvenationthattravel brings.Finally,heisdedicatedtosimplifyinglifeby declutteringhismentalandphysicalspaces.
AdviceforAspiringLeadersintheEducationalField
Daniellearnedtheimportanceofdiligentlyworkingon hischaracterfromawisesage.Hebelievesthatcharacter consistsof:
● Self-discipline:Thisentailsconsistentlydoing whatisright,evenwhenyoudonotfeellikeit.
● Corevalues:Livinginalignmentwithmoral principlesthatguideone’sactions.
● Asenseofidentity:Cultivatingarealisticselfimagebasedonindividualstrengthsand capabilities.
● Emotionalsecurity:Developingthecapacityto maintainemotionalstabilityeveninchallenging situations.
Moreover,headds, “Since I am not perfect at all with this, I have accountability mentors who keep me in check. With this process, positive fruit has bloomed accordingly.”
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Dalia Sherif
Raising the Leadership Bar While Modelling Servant Leadership
Tobeasuccessfuleducationalleader,oneutilizesa
varietyofcharacteristicsandtraits.Theprocessof settingandattaininggoals,forinstance,ismostly drivenbyaclearvisionande ectivecommunicationsthat exemplifyclarity,conciseness,andcourtesyE ective leadersinhighereducationareconstantlycommunicating withsta ,faculty,students,families,stakeholders,and communitypartnersandusethefeedbacktoanalyze, changecourse,andmakesounddecisions.
DaliaSherif,anaccomplishededucationalleaderand ExecutiveDeanofBaccalaureateProgramsatLoneStar College(LSC),assertsthat “Communication is not only about saying the right things to the right people at the right time, but more importantly, it is about verbal attention, active listening, as well as body language.”
EducatingherDreams
DaliawasbornandraisedinEgypt,nearthegreat pyramids.Herfatherurgedherto“daretodream”asshe wasgrowingup.Itallstartedduringherfreshmanyearof collegewhenshewasawardedaSumaCumLaudemerit scholarship,changedhermajortobusinessadministration, andfellinlovewithliberaleducation.Dalialandedher dreamjobwhenshewashiredbytheU.S.Departmentof CommerceattheU.S.EmbassyinCairo,Egypt,allowing hertoworkinEgyptandtheU.S.,capturingandenjoying thebestofbothworlds.Shedidthatwhilealsoenrolledin anMBAprograminEdinburgh,Scotland,andwasraising herthreekids.Shelaughinglysaysthatsheearnedher MBAonaplane,becauseherfrequent36hours-flights (withmultiplestops)fromCairotoWashington,D.C.was herqualitytimetogothroughgraduateschooldespiteher busylife.WhensheearnedherMBA,shegearedupforher
Ph.D.,andgraduatedwithaPhDinOrganizational Psychology
Daliafeltthateducationwasthequickestroutetofulfillher dreams.Withthatresolve,shedevelopedintoalifelong studentaswellasaprofessionaldreamer.Shebelievesthat dreamsdonotcometruebycoincidence.Dreamsarethere toremindyouofwhatGeorgeElliottoncesaid,“it’snever toolatetobewhoyoumighthavebeen!”.Shealso understoodthatthebestformofpreparationistokeep learningandpreparingyourselftobereadyforevery opportunitycomingyourway Themagicalmomentofluck happensonlywhenopportunitymeetspreparedness.Dalia hasbeenapplyingtheselessonssinceshegraduatedfrom highschoolanduntilshewasonboardedasanExecutive DeanatLoneStarCollege,beingafearlessnewimmigrant.
ASuperlativeEducationExperienceatLoneStar College
LoneStarCollegeSystem’smissionistoprovide comprehensiveeducationalopportunitiesandprogramsto enrichlives.LoneStarCollege’svisionistobeamodel collegegloballyrecognizedforachievingexceptionallevels ofsuccessinstudentlearning,studentcompletion,gainful employment,equity,anda ordability Thefacultymembers ofLoneStarCollegestrivetocreateanotionofworld citizenryinstudents.Inthatpursuit,theymodelwaysof thinkingandbeingthatincorporatediversity,equality,and equity.Theyareinnovativeinthepursuitoflearning. Ultimately,theycreateaculturewherelearningthrives, peoplearesafe,andmirrorthequalitiesofworldcitizenry. LoneStarCollegehasrecentlylaunchedaBachelor’sof AppliedScienceinEmergencyManagementinadditionto theBachelor’sofAppliedTechnologyinCyberSecurity,
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Bachelor’sofAppliedScienceinEnergy,Manufacturing andTradesManagement,andBachelor'sofAppliedScience inNursing.ForthenewEmergencyManagementprogram, theworld-classprofessorsatLoneStarCollegewillfocus onmitigation,prevention,readiness,reaction,andrecovery techniquesduringnaturalandman-madedisasters.Faculty areutilizingbothin-classandextracurricularteachingand learningtechniquestohelpstudentscreateandputinto practicecomprehensivecommunityplanning,coordination, andmanagementstrategies.Graduateswillbequalifiedfor positionssuchasemergencymanagerandemergency planner.Studentscanfindemploymentwithcorporations, energycompanies,ports,militarybases,municipal,state, andfederalgovernments,aswellashealthcareinstitutions.
VersatilePersonality
BeingtheExecutiveDeanfortheLSC’snewlylaunched baccalaureatedegrees,Daliahasplayedasignificantrolein theirgrowthandtriplingtheirenrollmentinjusttwoyears. OneofDalia’smaingoalsistoinstillandfosteracultureof studentsuccessanda‘wow’ customerserviceexperience. Developingsuchacultureisaresultofthesynergyin teamwork.TheLSCbachelor’steamhascontinuously demonstratedacommitmenttoserviceexcellenceanda
methodicalapproachtocurriculumimprovementthrough theireverydayleadershipandinnovation.
Additionally,aseducationisrootedinmeaningfulchange, e ectiveleadershipcausesagilenavigationofprocess improvement,reorientingtoembraceandservethe students’evolving needs,andcontinuouslygaugingtheir satisfactionthroughaskingfortheirfeedback.Constantly critiquingpresentprocedures,educationalinitiatives,and collaborativeendeavorscanbeverydi cult.However,this isthesecretrecipetocreatinganactionplanforsignificant change,robustgrowth,andongoingdevelopment.
IssuestobeAddressed
AccordingtoDalia,findingenoughmentorsisanemerging problemintoday’shighereducationsystem.Somefaculty membersfocusontheclassroomteachingandlearning experienceattheexpenseofcreatingextracurricular mentorshipendeavors.Educatorsarenaturalrolemodels forstudentsandhence,haveamentorshipresponsibilityto engagestudentsandinstillleadershipandcriticalthinking skillsinthem.Thebestapproachtoensurethatyourlessons arerememberedbystudentsandthattheinformationthey aregraspingisputtouseistobetheirstrongestadvocate,
andtolistenandguidetheminsideandoutsidethe classroom.
EmphasizingWork-LifeIntegration
Theconceptofwork-lifebalancerevolvesaround maintainingrigidboundariesbetweenyourworkand personallife.Daliahasshiftedtousingwork-life integrationratherthanwork-lifebalanceafterlisteningto variousproductivitycoaches.Work-lifeintegrationblurs therigidboundariesbetweenlifeandwork,wheretheyboth feedo ofeachothercreatingsynergiesbetweenwork, family,community,personalwell-being,andhealth,which areallpartofone’slife.Dalialikestoread,skate,bike,play tabletennis,andpracticeyoga.Inordertomotivateherself topursueherhobbiesandavoidlosingthem,sheplans theseactivitiesinadvancefortheentiremonth.Servingthe communityisanothersourceoffulfillmentforher.Dalia says,“IactuallyfoundoutfromEmmaSeppala’sbook,The HappinessTrack,thataltruisticactivitieslikecommunity servicecanboostyourhappinessby23%.”Sheengagesin volunteeringtomentorhighschoolstudentsaswellas beingonthescholarshipcommitteesattheEastEnd ChamberofCommerceandWomenProfessionalsin Governmentinherlocalarea.Sincethesearecommunities thatsheisapartof,itiseasiertofindtimetoimmerse herselfinservice.
GuidingWords
Dalia’sguidingprinciplesincludethecommitmenttolifelonglearning.Learningtoherislikeinstallinganew softwareupdate,ifitisnotcompletedoften,thesystemwill slowdownorpotentiallyshutdown.Itdoesnothavetobe thenextcertificateorcredential;itcouldbeanewskillora newbooktoread.Thisisparticularlywhatmakeseducators haveanextraordinaryvisionwhentheyadvocateormentor otherlearners.Itisthejoyofteachingandlearning,where wecanlearnfromourownstudentsasmuchastheylearn fromus.Lifelonglearningisnotonlynurturingone’smind butalsoformentalwell-beingandself-esteem.Exploring newpassionsandopportunitiesisthegatewayto connectingwithlike-mindedindividualsandbuildingour powerfulprofessionalnetwork.Shealwaystellsher students“yournetworkispartofyournetworth.”
Onemorenuggetshesharedistoneverstopatthefinish line.TheMaslow’shierarchyofneedsthatculminatesin self-actualizationtrulyraisesthebaraswegrow professionally Thefamoussaying“Ididn’tcomethisfarto onlycomethisfar”isatruedepictionofourprofessional journey Weareincrediblecreativebeingsandwehavethe abilitytoturnourdreamsintoaphysicalrealityinaprocess verysimilartohowpressuremakesdiamonds.Think
beyondthefinishline,pushyourfinishlinefurther,and knowthatyouonlygrowbyignitingthesparkofresilience outsideofyourcomfortzone. Sheadded,“Yourbestselfis theonecravingnewchallengesandemergingfrom setbacks.”
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO INDUSTRY
The Next Big Industrial Revolution
Youmighthaveheardofthe
FourthIndustrialRevolution,or Industry4.0,whichbroughta waveoftechnologyandautomationinto ourfactoriesanddailylives.Butholdonto yourhatsbecausethere’ssomethingnew onthehorizon:Industry5.0.Moreover, it’slikethenextlevelofthegame, buildinguponwhatIndustry4.0started. Thus,theworldistalkingaboutIndustry 5.0,andit’stimetodivedeepto understandtheimpactitwillhave.Ifyou arewonderinghowitstandsoutfromits predecessor,Industry4.0,thecool technologiesdrivingit,andwhich industriesmightgetamakeover,well, we’reabouttoexploreitall!
Industry5.0vs.Industry4.0:What’stheBuzz?
Industry-5.0-vs.-Industry-4.0-What’s-the-Buzz
RememberIndustry4.0,thetech-savvyrevolutionthatbrought automationandconnectivitytotheparty?Well,Industry5.0takesthat upanotch.WhileIndustry4.0wasallaboutrobotsandmachines workingefficiently,Industry5.0inviteshumansbackintothemix.Itis liketransformingaone-persondanceintoaduet,wherehumansand machineswaltztogethertocreatesomethingamazing.
What’sDifferentAboutIndustry5.0?
What’sthedealwithIndustry5.0?Well,imagineIndustry4.0asa super-smartrobotdoingalltheheavyliftinginafactory.Itisefficient andall,butitismissingalittlesomething–thehumantouch.Industry 5.0stepsintobringthattouchback.Itisallaboutputtinghumansfront andcenter,workingtogetherwiththosesmartmachines.
Picturethis:inanIndustry5.0setup,humansandrobots teamuplikesuperheroestocreateamazingstuff.People bringtheircreativity,problem-solvingskills,andthat warmfuzzythingwecallintuitiontothetable.Robots, ontheotherhand,bringprecision,speed,andtireless energy.Itislikeabuddy-copmoviewherethehuman detectiveandtherobotpartnersolvecrimestogether; theyeachhavetheirstrengths,andtogetherthey’re unstoppable.
WhyItMatters?
Now,youmightbewondering,whyshouldwecare aboutIndustry5.0.However,forstarters,it’sgotabig heartfortheplanet.RememberhowIndustry4.0made thingssuper-efficient?Similarly,Industry5.0takesita stepfurther.It’snotjustaboutmakingthingsfastand cheap;it’saboutdoingitinawaythatdoesn’thurtthe Earth.Thinkofitasafactorythatgrowsitsown vegetablesandusessolarpanelsforpower Therefore,it isnotjustmakingthings;it’sbeingagoodneighborto theenvironment.
Industry5.0isn’tjustaboutmakingfactoriesgreener.It isalsoaboutmakingsurethatwhentoughtimescome knocking(likeapandemicorasupplychainhiccup), theshowcanstillgoon.Itislikebuildingatreehouse thatcanswaywiththewindinsteadofcrumblingwhen abreezeblows.InIndustry5.0,factoriescanadaptand keepchurningoutproductsevenwhenthingsgetalittle rocky
HowcanIndustry5.0makeBusinessesandSociety Better?
So,wehavetalkedaboutthisfancyIndustry5.0thing andhowitisallabouthumansandrobotsteamingupto createcoolstuff.Butyoumightbewondering,what’sin itforbusinessesandtheworldaroundus?Well,the benefitsareprettysweet!
BenefitsforBusinesses
Youknowwhateverybusinesswants,right?Todo thingsbetter,faster,andwithoutbreakingthebank. That’swhereIndustry5.0comesinwithacapeanda superheroattitude.
• IncreasedProductivity:Withhumansandrobots workinghandinhand,thingscangetdonequicker
andwithfewerhiccups.Forinstance,thinkaboutit: robotscanhandlerepetitivetaskswithoutgetting tiredorcranky,leavinghumanstofocusonthebrainy stuff.
• Efficiency:Industry5.0setsupateamworksituation whereeveryone’sstrengthsareputtogooduse. Robotshandlethenitty-gritty,andhumansbring creativity.Itislikeatag-teammatchwhereeveryone wins.
• CostReduction:Industry5.0isn’tjustfunand games;itisaboutsavingthosepreciouspennies. Moreover,robotscanhelpcutdownonwasteand mistakes,whichmeanslessmoneygoingdownthe drain.Inaddition,withtasksbeingdonefasterand smoother,businessescansaygoodbyetounnecessary costs.
• Safety:Robotscantakeonriskyjobslikehandling hazardousmaterialsorworkinginextreme conditions.Thatmeansfeweraccidentsandmore peaceofmindforeveryoneinvolved.
BenefitsforSociety
Industry5.0isn’tjustawinforbusinesses;societygetsa front-rowseattotheawesomenesstoo.
• JobCreation:Rememberthosenewopportunities wetalkedaboutearlier?Well,that’sbecauseIndustry 5.0needssomeskilledfolkstokeeptherobotparty going.Thinkofitasachanceforpeopletolearnnew tricksandstayvaluableinthejobmarket.
• Sustainability:WithIndustry5.0’sfocusonbeing kindtotheEarth,we’relookingatagreener economy.Lesswaste,lesspollution,andmorehappy trees–whowouldn’twantthat?
• Resilience:Industry5.0isn’tjustafair-weather friend.Whentoughtimeshit,likeaglobalpandemic orasupplychainshuffle,thesesmartfactoriescan rollwiththepunches.Itislikehavingabackupplan thatnevergivesup.
ChallengesAhead
Now,itisnotallrainbowsandbutterflies.Thereareafew bumpsontheroadtoIndustry5.0greatness.
Skills:Forbusinesses,Itisallaboutgettingtheir teamuptospeed.Thatmeansteachingemployees newskillsandhelpingthemadjusttotherobot revolution.Itislikeupgradingyourcharacter’sskills inavideogame–ittakestimeandeffort,butthe rewardsareworthit.
Investment:Newtechnologiesdon’tcomecheap, andbusinessesneedtobewillingtoputtheirmoney wheretheirrobotsare.Itisaninvestmentinthe future,butitrequiressomefinancialbravery
Ethics:Asrobotsbecomemoreintegratedintoour lives,therearequestionstoansweraboutthingslike privacy,fairness,andwho’sresponsibleifsomething goeswrong.Moreover,itislikethewildwestof Technology,andweneedsomedigitalsheriffsto keepthingsincheck.
HowisitEmbracingaPromisingFuture?
• TechnologiesoftheFuture:Artificial Intelligence(AI),theInternetofThings(IoT), and3DprintingaretheheroesbehindIndustry 5.0.Moreover,AIhelpsmachineslearnand makedecisionslikehumans(well,almost),IoT connectsgadgetsandgizmos,and3Dprinting letsusbringourwildestideastolife.Itislikea techdreamteam,andthey’reallworking togethertomakethefuturebrighter.
• IndustriesontheRadar:Thinkabout manufacturing–factoriesbuzzingwithrobots andhumansteaminguptomakeproductsfaster andbetter.Butitdoesn’tstopthere.Moreover, healthcaremightseesuper-smartrobots assistingdoctorsandnurses,makingsure patientsgettop-notchcare.Similarly, agriculturecouldbecomemoreefficient,with sensorsandAIhelpingfarmersgrowmorefood withlesswaste.Therefore,itislikegiving variousindustriesafancyupgrade.
• TheGovernment’sHelpingHand:Youmight wonder,what’sthegovernment’sroleinallthis? Well,governmentscanbelikecheerleaders, rootingforIndustry5.0tosucceed.Moreover, theycancreatepoliciesthatsupportthegrowth ofthesenewtechnologies,offerincentivesto businessesadoptingthem,andprovidetraining programstohelppeopleacquiretheskills
neededinthistech-poweredworld.Itislike havingamentortoguideyouthrougha challenginggamelevel.
• EthicalDilemmas:Ah,ethics–thetrickypart. AsIndustry5.0takescenterstage,itbringsalong afewmoralquestions.Like,who’sresponsibleif arobotmakesamistake?Howdoweensure robotstreateveryonefairly?Andwhatabout privacywhenmachinesknowsomuchaboutus? Thesearerealhead-scratchersthatneed thoughtfulanswers.Itislikeexploringuncharted territorywhereourvaluesandtechnology intersect.
TheImpact
Firstoff,itmightchangethewaywework.Moreover, imagineyourselfinafactoryoranofficewhererobots dotherepetitivestuff,andyougettouseyour brainpowertocomeupwithcoolideas.Similarly,it’s liketradingaboringchoreforanexcitingadventure. InAddition,Industry5.0couldcreatenewkindsof jobswehaven’teventhoughtofyet.Furthermore, somebody’sgottobuild,program,andfixthose robots,right?So,therecouldbeawholebunchof opportunitiesforfolkswholovetinkeringwith technology
Wrap-UpInaNutshell
Inanutshell,Industry5.0islikethetech-savvycousin ofIndustry4.0,andithassomefancynewmoves.Itis allaboutteamworkbetweenhumansandrobots, makingthingsinawaythat’skindtotheEarth,and beingtoughenoughtohandlewhatevercurveballsthe worldthrows.So,getreadyforafuturewhereyouand yourrobotsidekickmightjustchangetheworld–one awesomeinventionatatime!
Itisanamalgamationofhumansandmachines,driven byAI,IoT,andotherfancytech,promisingabrighter futureforvariousindustries.Governmentslendahand tomakeithappen,andwe’reallsetforanexciting ride.Butremember,aswestepintothisnewera,we alsoneedtoaddresssomeseriousquestionstoensure thatourdigitalpartnerbehavesethicallyand responsibly.Itisathrillingadventureintothefuture, wherehumansandtechnologywritethestorytogether
DR. ELAD GRANOT
Constructing a Tech-Friendly Ecosystem in Northeast Ohio
Aregion’seconomyispowered byinnovation.Technologyis attheforefrontofnumerous innovationsastheycontinuetoemerge throughentrepreneurialstart-up ventures.Astechnologyandbusiness havebecomemoreintertwined,there arenolongeranybarriersbetweenthe two.NortheasternOhioisoneofthe veryfewregionsthathaveexcellent connectivityfortechnologyand businesstoconverge.Itscollaboration betweencivic,nonprofit,business, highereducation,andthegovernment ishelpingthecommunitythrive. Tohaveabeneficialimpactonthe greaterNortheasternOhioecosystem, theBolerCollegeofBusinessatJohn CarrollUniversityhasmodifiedits technologicalstrategy Dr.Elad Granot,aBusinessDean,gives NortheasternOhio’scurrent achievementsineffectively collaboratingaB-.Sincehisarrival, hisgradehasimprovedfromanF. Dr.Granotthinksthatwhileeveryone isattemptingtoadvancetheir independentprojects,theecosystem cannotadvance.Today,thereisa concertedattemptamongpeopleto worktogetherratherthanbeing segregated.However,inNortheastern Ohio,compartmentalizedand personalizedstrategiesarestillpresent.
ValuingRelationships
BolerCollegeofBusinessisoneofthe manyplayerswhoseinteractionshave animmediateimpactonNortheastern Ohio.Thecollegeisconsistently forgingclosertieswiththegreater communityinNortheasternOhio. Dr.Granotcontendsthatinterpersonal connectionsarethefoundationofall cooperativerelationshipsamong ecosystemactors.
Additionally,genuinerelationships betweenecosystemplayersmustbeat theheartoftheirinteractions.These
connectionscontributetothesuccess ofthecommunity,becausepeoplefind creativewaystocapitalizeonone another’sachievements.Theregion benefitsfromtheseenduring connections.Dr.Granotclaims, “We need to capitalize on these relationships, put technology at the forefront of everything we do, and innovate for Northeast Ohio to reach its fullest potential.”
PotentialHubforTechStartup
NortheasternOhiostillhasalongway togointermsoftechnologicalstartups.However,italreadypossessesthe characteristicsofbecominga significantnationalstapleinthestartuptechnologyindustry.Northeastern Ohio’sLakeErieisaresourcethat othercitiesandcommunities desperatelyneed.Fromatechnological standpoint,waterisessentialandoffers asignificantbenefit.NortheasternOhio isalsoinafavorablelocationonthe map.Ittakesonlyanhourtoflyto financialcenterslikeChicagoandNew York.Ifonewants,onecantakea directflighttoSiliconValley
NortheasternOhioalsoboastsa diversifiedpopulationandan outstandinghighereducation environment.BolerCollege,for
instance,hasasignificantimpacton theecosystembyattractingtoppeople. Theregionhaseverythingitneedsfor futuresuccesswhencombinedwiththe Midwesternworkethic.Itincludesa variedpopulation,bothnativeand immigrant.
However,NortheasternOhioisnotthe bestlocationforatechnologicalstartupuntileverythingisinplace.The absenceofventurefundingisa hindrancetoprogress.Untila coordinatedeffortismadetoaddress thisproblem,abarriercausedbyalack ofventurecapitalwillpersist.The BolerCollegeofBusinessisputting newprogramsinplacetoencourage studentstobecomeinterestedin venturecapitaltofixthis.
ResponsibilitiesasaBusinessSchool Dean
Highereducation’ssoledutyinan ecosystemistoeducateandprepare studentsforboththeirfuturecareers andpersonallives.Anacceptanceof theaccessissueisnecessaryto appropriatelyhandlethisenormous duty.Dr.Granothastodevelopfuture potentialinhiscapacityasDeanofthe BolerCollegeofBusiness.
Dr.Granotbelievesthattalentcannot beproducedifthereisaseriousissue withaccesstoresources.Accordingto him,businessschoolsneedtoestablish spacesforstudentswhoareinterested inlearningmoreaboutartificial intelligence,sotheyarewelcomedand trainedtojointhecommunityand pursuetheirpassions.Therefore, accessrestrictionsmustbereducedtoa minimumandeliminatedtogenerate talenteffectively TheBolerCollegeof Businessisdedicatedtoaccomplishing this.However,withoutconsidering technologyandthebiggerecosystem, thisaimcannotbeachieved.
OBJECTIVESANDKNOWNRESULTS
Whenpursuingaloftyaim,usingtheObjectivesandKnownResults(OKR)strategyapproachcanhelp.OKR emphasizesthattohaveasuccessfulstrategy,acompanymustonlyconcentrateonafewtasks.Dr.Granoteffectively promotestheseideasinhiscapacityasDeanofthebusinessschool.Thesetacticsinclude:
1. ImportanceofInternationalization
Theglobalbusinessecosystemconnectsallbusinesses.Astudentwon’tbeawareofotherpeople’sinnovationand technologyunlesstheyareactivelyinvolvedinaglobalenvironment.
2. LearningbyDoing
Itisrequiredthatallstudentscompleteaninternshippriortograduation.
3. EmphasizingaTechnology-basedCore
Makingsurestudentsleaveschoolwithafundamentalcomprehensionoftechnology.
4. UnderstandinghowBusinessesWork
Businessprinciplesareusedtomanageeveryenterprise.Asaresult,studentsshouldbefamiliarwithbusiness management.TheBolerCollegeofBusinessisgrowingitsgraduateprogramsasaresult.
TakeonEntrepreneurship
“Dr. Granot believes that business schools need to establish spaces for students who are interested in learning more about artificial intelligence so they are welcomed and trained to join the community and pursue their passions.”
Dr.Granotbelievesthatinitiativesthat involvetheentirestudentbodycanbe launchedtodevelopatalentthatcontributes tothecreativeecosystemframeworks.Like technology,entrepreneurshipisatalentand wayofthinkingthateverystudentshould possess.Thisissobecauseanecosystem’s successdependsonentrepreneurship. Innovationisfueledbyentrepreneurship, whichtheBolerCollegeofBusinessis pushingasitspriority
Dr.Granotconsidersthatthelackofasingle archetypeisoneofthemostlovelyaspects ofentrepreneurship.Regardlessoftheir major—financeorengineering—anystudent canbecomeanentrepreneur TheBoler CollegeofBusinessisassistingthis innovationbyofferingtoolsthatanystudent canuse.Everystudenthavingaccessto entrepreneurshipincreasestheircapacityto haveapositiveinfluenceonNortheastern Ohio.
HOW TO TALK ANYONE TO
EFFECTIVE TIPS FOR HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP
“You’ll not only break the ice, you’ll melt it away with your new skills.” –LarryKing.Inaworldbuzzingwithsocial interactionsreducedtomeretextonscreensandemojis,the profoundimpactofagenuineface-to-faceconversation oftenfeelslikealong-losttreasure.Butwhatiftherewerea guidethatcouldrekindletheflamesofmeaningful communication,offeringacompendiumoftechniquesto notjustconverse,buttodeeplyconnect?LeilLowndes’ book,“HowtoTalktoanyone:92LittleTricksforBig SuccessinRelationships,”appearstoholdthekeytothis revitalization.
AbouttheBookandAuthor
Diveintothecaptivatingguide,“HowtoTalktoAnyone: 92LittleTricksforBigSuccessinRelationships,”authored byrenownedcommunicationexpertLeilLowndes.Witha prolificcareerspanningwriting,speaking,andcoaching, Lowndesbringsawealthofexperiencetothetable.Unveil themysteriesofeffectivecommunicationthroughpractical strategiesandpsychologicalinsightsshehascarefully curatedovertheyears.Whetheryou’reanintrovertrefining yourconversationalfinesseoranextrovertshapingyour communicationstyle,thisbookequipsyouwithactionable adviceformemorableinteractions,makingitan indispensabletoolforpersonalandprofessionalgrowth.
Thisbookisdividedintosectionsmentionedbelow:
● 9waystomakeadynamitefirstimpression
● 14waystomastersmalltalk,"bigtalk,"andbody language
● 14waystowalkandtalklikeaVIPorcelebrity
● 6waystosoundlikeaninsiderinanycrowd
● 7waystoestablishdeepsubliminalrapportwith anyone
● 9waystofeedsomeone’sego(andknowwhen NOTto!)
● 11waystomakeyourphoneapowerful communicationstool
● 15waystoworkapartylikeapoliticianworksa room
● 7waystotalkwithtigersandnotgeteatenalive
Joinusonajourneytouncoverthesecretswithinitspages –secretswiththepowertotransformhowweconnectina worldhungryforauthenticcommunication.
1. 9WaystoMakeaDynamiteFirstImpression
Craftinglastingpositivefirstimpressionshingesonkey strategiesthatprofoundlyshapeinterpersonaldynamics. Amongthese,the“FloodingSmile”standsout—agenuine, welcomingexpressionthatgoesbeyondfleetingsmiles. “StickyEyes,”orprolongedeyecontact,conveysdeep interestandunderstanding.Physicaltouch,likearespectful handshake,forgesimmediatewarmththrough“ThePower ofTouch.”
Psychologicalmirroring—subtlymimickingbodylanguage andspeechpatterns—createscomfort.“TheKiller Compliment,”asincere,specificpraise,boostsself-esteem. Activelistening,withfocusedattentionandthoughtful questions,showsgenuinecuriosity.Maintainingpositivity andhighlightingstrengthsfostersharmony,whilenonverbalcuesenhanceyourroleasaconfident conversationalist.Approachinginteractionsjoyfullyand embracingfungeneratesinfectiouspositivity,leadingto sharedenjoyment.
Masteringthesetechniquesempowersimpactfulinitial impressions,pavingthewayforlastingrelationshipsbuilt onrespectandauthenticity
2. 14WaystoMasterSmallTalk,“BigTalk,”and BodyLanguage
Masteringeffectivesmalltalkinvolveskeyprinciples. Activelisteningisparamount;peoplelovediscussing themselves,sogenuinequestionsandinterestsarecrucial. Maintainpositivitywithsmiles,eyecontact,and enthusiasmforenjoyableinteractions.Findingcommon ground,whetherinbackgroundsorhobbies,buildsrapport. Authenticitymatters—beingtruetoyourselfprevents insincerity.
Respectisvital,especiallywhenopinionsdiffer Avoid interruptionsorbelittling.Ifconversationstalls,seek assistance;othersmightredirect.Humorlightensthemood, butavoidsoffense.Skillfulstorytellingaddsinterest,if relevant.
Nonverbalcuesmatter.Properposture,eyecontact,anda smilehelp.Whilesharingisimportant,don’tmonopolize. Exploretheotherperson’sexperiences.Endpositivelyby
expressinggratitude.Followingtheseguidelines enhancessmalltalkskillsandstrengthens connections.
3. 14WaystoWalkandTalkLikeaVIPor Celebrity
VIPsandcelebritiesemanateacaptivatingaura definedbyself-assuranceandgenuineness.Their poiseddemeanorismarkedbypurposefulpoise, directeyecontact,andareadysmilethatexudes approachability
Conversationswiththemarecharacterizedbyopen, friendlygesturesandattentivelistening,showcasing theirauthenticengagement.Theyexudeinfectious passionfortheirpursuitsandpersonallives, underpinnedbyapositiveperspectiveandboundless enthusiasm.Thisauthenticityextendstotheirattire, strikingabalancebetweenstyleandappropriateness, reflectingtheirkeeneyefordetail.Theircommitment towell-beingshinesthroughself-careroutines encompassingnutrition,exercise,andamplesleep.
Notably,theirexceptionalcommunicationskills, characterizedbyclarityandreceptivity,setthem apart.Theyarticulatethoughtswiththoughtfulness andcomprehendothersadeptly,solidifyingtheirrolemodelstatus.VIPsandcelebritiesilluminatethepath toexudingconfidence,authenticity,optimism,and polishedcommunication,establishingaremarkable standardforpoisedandimpactfulinteractions.
4.
6WaystoSoundLikeanInsiderinAny Crowd
Toeffectivelyconnectwithothers,it’scrucialto integrateinsiderjargonintoyourconversations, displayingaclearunderstandingoftheirworldand fosteringrelatability.Keepabreastofcurrentevents, asdiscussingthelatestnewsdemonstratesyour engagementwiththeworldandcontributesto meaningfuldialogues.Capitalizeonpeople’s inclinationtotalkaboutthemselvesbyasking questionsthatdelveintotheirinterestsand experiences,revealingyourgenuineinterestin learningmoreaboutthem.
Injectinghumorintoconversationscanserveasa powerfultoolforbuildingrapport,thoughit’s importanttostrikeabalancesoasnottoappear
overlyforced.Apositiveandupbeatdemeanorismagnetic, makingothersmoreinclinedtoengagewithyou.By focusingonthepositiveaspectsoflifeandsidestepping complaintsorgossip,you’llnaturallyattractpeople.
Ultimately,authenticityreignssupreme.Attemptingtobe someoneyou’renotiseasilydetectable,sostayingtrueto yourselfisparamount.Embracethesestrategiestoensure youleaveapositiveandlastingimpressiononthoseyou encounter
5. 7Ways
toEstablishDeepSubliminalRapport withAnyone
Masteringtheartofbuildingrapportandforgingstrong connectionsencompassesseveralpivotaltechniques.One suchtechniqueismirroring–thepracticeofimitating anotherindividual’sbodylanguageandexpressions, fosteringasenseofeaseandrapport.Likewise, synchronizingbreathingpatternsgeneratesaprofound feelingofconnectionandbolstersinterpersonalties. Employingidenticalwordsandphrasesastheotherperson furthersolidifiesmutualunderstandingandshared encounters.
Unearthingcommongroundthroughsharedinterestsor experiencesservestocementtheseconnectionsevenmore deeply.Skillfullyincorporatingaperson’snameshowcases activelisteningandgenuinecuriosity.Insuitablecultural contexts,physicaltouchcanalsointensifytheseconnections. Ultimately,aheartfeltsmiletranscendslinguisticbarriers, radiatingwarmthandreliability.Byadroitlyapplyingthese techniques,individualscanelevatetheirinteractions,giving risetorelationshipsimbuedwithsignificance.
6. 9WaystoFeedSomeone’sEgo(AndKnow WhenNotTo!)
Toenhanceself-esteemandcultivatepositiveconnections, severaleffectivestrategiescomeintoplay.Offeringgenuine, specificcomplimentscansignificantlybolsterfeelingsof valueandrecognition.Showingsincereinterestintheir accomplishmentsbyinquiringabouttheirpassionsand achievementsdemonstratesadmirationfortheirendeavors. Grantingleadershiproles,seekingtheirinputoncrucial matters,orprovidingundividedattentioncanmakethemfeel trulysignificant.
Utilizingtheirnameduringconversationsunderscoresyour attentivenessandunderscorestheirimportance.Subtly mirroringtheirbodylanguageenhancesthesenseof
connection.Alight,respectfultouchonthearmor shouldercommunicatesaffectionwithout oversteppingboundaries.Injectinghumorinto interactionsfostersarelaxedatmosphereand elevatestheirmood.
Attentivelisteningandrespectfortheirviewpoint arepivotalinreinforcingtheirself-worth.Active participationindiscussionsshowcasesyour authenticcuriosity.Lastly,freelyexpressingpraise andgratitudewhenwarrantednurturesconfidence andfortifiespositiveemotions.Integratingthese techniqueseffectivelycontributestobolstering someone’sself-esteemandoverallwell-being.
7. 11WaystoMakeYourPhonea PowerfulCommunicationsTool
Intoday’sfast-pacedworld,yoursmartphoneisa vitaltoolforeffectivecommunicationand meaningfulconnections.Itsimplifiesarranging meetingswithconcisemessagesproposingtopics, times,andlocations,expeditingresponses,and allowingmessagerefinement.Afterproductive meetings,expressgratitudethroughshorttextsor emails,reinforcingtakeawaysandshowing appreciation.Stayeffortlesslyconnectedby updatingviatext,email,orsocialmedia,keeping othersinformed,andnurturingfutureinteractions.
Yourphoneaidspreparationtoo,asquickonline searchesprovideconversationmaterialbefore meetingnewpeople.Duringdiscussions,it’sa reliablenote-takingtool,capturingkeypoints. Recordingaudioduringpresentationshonesskills, whilefilmingyourselfenhancesnonverbal communication.However,remembertotake breaksforbalance.Setcommunicationboundaries foruninterruptedfocus.Yourphonecanalsomake apositiveimpactbystrengtheningbonds, volunteering,oraidingcharitablecauses, extendingfulfillmentbeyondyourself.Inthis dynamiclandscape,yoursmartphoneisabridgeto efficiency,connection,andpersonalgrowth.
8. 15WaystoWorkaPartyLikea PoliticianWorksaRoom
Navigatingsocialsituationsandbuilding connectionsatpartiesrequireseffectivestrategies. Assessroomdynamicsuponarrivaltoidentify
partnersandavoidawkwardness.Proactivelyintroduce yourselftointerestingindividualsforengagingdiscussions. Nonverbalcueslikeopenbodylanguagecommunicate approachability Activelisteningandrememberingdetails demonstrategenuineinterest.Carryingbusinesscards simplifiescontactexchange,maintainingeyecontactenhances engagement.Preparationiskey,consideringtheguestlist, goals,andconnections.
Choosingbetweenminglingandeatingdependsonpriorities. Politelyexcuseyourselffromunenjoyableconversationsfor betterinteractions.Skillfulintroductionshighlightingshared interestsencourageconnections.Engagingconversationsrely onopen-endedquestions,curiosity,andhumor.Post-party, follow-upsexpressappreciationandinterest.Handling awkwardmomentsgracefullyinvolvesconfidentresponses. Implementthesestrategiestoexcelsocially,optimizeparty experiences,andfosterconnections.
9. 7
WaystoTalkWithTigersandNotGetEaten Alive
Whendealingwithdifficultpeople,it’shelpfultoadoptseveral strategiestomaintainpositiveinteraction.First,mimictheir bodylanguageandtoneofvoicetoestablishrapportandcreate acomfortableatmosphere.Additionally,agreeingwiththeir points,evenifyoudon’tfullyagree,demonstratesattentive listeningandrespectfortheirperspective.Avoidingarguments iscrucial,astheycanescalatetensions;instead,seekcommon groundtofosterunderstanding.Whilepolitenessandrespect shouldbemaintainedregardlessoftheirbehavior,it’s importantnottoengageinconfrontationaleyecontactthat couldprovokeachallenge.
Understandingthathurtfulcommentsfromdifficultindividuals arenotpersonalandrefrainingfromtakingoffensecanhelpin maintainingemotionalcomposure.However,ifaconversation becomesoverlyhostileorunsafe,it’sacceptabletowithdraw fromthesituationtoensurepersonalsafety.Bycombining thesestrategies,individualscannavigateinteractionswith difficultpeopleeffectivelyandmaintainabalancedapproachto communication.
Intheclosingchaptersofthisamazingbook,wegraspthetools towieldconversationasanart.Thisbookunderscoresthat communicationisthevitalthreadconnectinghumanity.With theseinsights,weadvancetowardmasteringsociallandscapes, leavingmeaningfulimprints.Letthiswisdompropelyouintoa realmwhereeveryinteractionisachancetoradiate.Embrace thelanguageofconnection,andwitnessitstransformative abilitytocaptivate,inspire,andforgeenduringbonds.
Dr. Winston Conrad B. Padojinog
President | University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P)
Pioneering the Enrichment of Art and Design Education
Theabilitytosteeraneducational institutiontowardasafeshorewhenthe seasareturbulentiscrucialforan educationleader.Nothingisclearerthan thiswhenthecoronaviruspandemicshutdownschools andcollegesinsomepartsoftheworld.However,for Dr.WinstonConradB.Padojinog,presidentofthe Philippine-basedUniversityofAsiaandthePacific (UA&P),hiseconomicsbackgroundandbusiness acumen,coupledwithhisvastexperienceinthe academe,helpmaneuverthefluidconditionsthat surroundtheeducationsectoratpresent.
“The formation of UA&P students is facilitated by an environment conducive to learning, qualified and dedicated teachers, a superior faculty-to-student ratio, and well-maintained facilities.”
Aprofessorofindustrialeconomicsandstrategic management,Dr.Padojinogpossessesextensive experienceandresearchinthefieldasanindustry economist,businessstrategist,andbusiness sustainabilityeconomist.Asanimportantpersonality withintheuniversity,heensurestonurturethe academicvaluesofUA&Pandpivotittowardsgrowth anddevelopment.
Comprehensiveeducationalportfolio
Dr.Padojinoghasworkedwithavarietyofexpertsand organizations,namelyindustryassociations, policymakingbodies,andcompaniesfortheirindustry policy,corporatestrategy,andmanymore.Heholdsan impressiveportfolioasaneducationleaderandhas spokenonvariousinternationalandlocalforumsto discussimportantissuesandpolicies.Moreover,he hasalsobeenapartofseveralnon-government organizationsthatpromotegoodgovernanceand educationforthelessprivileged.
Dr.Winstonisalsoafounding memberoftheCenterforExcellence inGovernance,anumbrella organizationthatoverseesothernotfor-profitgoodgovernanceoutfits.He obtainedhisprimaryeducationin 1980fromtheColegiodelSagrado CorazondeJesusandsecondary educationin1984fromtheUniversity ofthePhilippines(UP)Visayas.
inBarcelona,Spain.
Atrustedleader
Beforebeingappointedasthe4th PresidentofUA&P,Dr.Padojinog servedinvariousposts,namely, SchoolSecretaryandViceDeanof theSchoolofEconomicsandDeanof theSchoolofManagement. AspresidentofUA&P,Dr
(UA&P)isaprivate,not-for-profit institutionofhighereducation.Its rootstracebacktotheCenterfor ResearchandCommunication(CRC), whichwasestablished54yearsago. TheCRCcommencedasathinktank conductingresearchandoffering graduatecoursesineconomicsand management.Itgraduallyexpanded itseducationalactivitiestoother fields.In1995,itwasgranted
In1989,heobtainedhisBachelorof Artsdegreedoublemajorsin EconomicsandManagementfromUP Visayasasastudentscholar.He earnedhismaster’sdegreein IndustrialEconomicsattheCenterfor ResearchandCommunication,and hisDoctorofBusinessAdministration degreein2009attheDeLaSalle UniversityGraduateSchoolof Business.Inthesameyear,he pursuedtheInternationalFaculty ProgramoftheIESEBusinessSchool
Padojinog’sprimaryrolesrevolve aroundseveralspheresofthe university.Theseincludethepursuit oftheuniversity’smandate,the preservationandpromotionofits spiritandidentity,theexecutionand monitoringofuniversitystrategies, andthedevelopmentofthenext generationofuniversityleaders.
Leadingayounguniversity
TheUniversityofAsiaandthePacific
universitystatusbytheCommission onHigherEducation(CHED)and sincethenhasbecomeknownasthe UniversityofAsiaandthePacific.In 2017,CHEDofficiallygranted autonomousstatustoUA&P
LocatedinMetroManila,UA&Phas apopulationof2,025undergraduate andgraduatestudents,with335fulltimeemployees.Todate,the Universityhasproducedmorethan 9,237alumni,includingthosewho
graduatedfromCRC.
Trailblazingeducationprograms
Presently,UA&Phasonecollegeand sixschools,namely,CollegeofArts andSciences(CAS),Schoolof Communication(SCM),Schoolof Economics(SEC),Schoolof EducationandHumanDevelopment (SED),SchoolofLawand Governance(SLG),Schoolof Management(SMN),andSchoolof SciencesandEngineering(SSE).
Amajorityoftheprogramsofferedby UA&Parefirst-of-its-kindinthe country.Forinstance,itsMasterof ScienceinIndustrialEconomics, whichhasgivenbirthtorenowned economistsatpresent,continuestobe theonlyeconomicsprogramofits kindinthePhilippines.ItsMasterof ArtsinCommunicationMajorin
IntegratedMarketing Communications(IMC)isthepioneer IMCgraduateprograminthecountry.
Outstandingacademiccurriculums
Theuniversity’sacademicprograms arefoundedintheliberaleducation curriculumandaimtoprovidemuchneededprofessionalsschooledin humanistandethicalperspectives. UA&P'sacademicprogramsare coupledwithone-on-onementoring andspiritualdirectiontohelpguide studentsintheirformativeyears. Mentoringsessionsresultinthe integrationofknowledge,skills,and valuesdowntothepersonallevel. UA&P'sacademiccurriculumsoffer thefollowingbenefitsoneducational forefronts:
● Toremainupdatedwiththe latesttechnological
advancements,UA&P continuallyseeksthelatest cutting-edgetrendsin teaching,technology,and knowledgetomake programsfirst-rateand relevant;
● Ensuresthatthestudents acquiretheskillsetsinorder toattaingrowth.UA&P encouragesthestudentsto reflectontheirown operationsandtoapplytools tocreatevalueineveryfacet oftheirorganization;and
● ItsBusiness-Academe partnershipsalsoaffordrealworldexperiencesto studentspriortotheir graduation.
Seekingopportunitiesamidstcrises
Dr.Padojinogassertsthatthe
pandemicprovidedaplethoraof opportunitiesfortheuniversityto improveitsteachingandlearning capabilitieswiththesupportofdigital technology.Moreover,italsoenabled theacademiccommunityto collaboratefurther,pursuealtruistic endeavors,andupgradetheefficiency ofitsprocessesandthequalityofits customerengagement.
UA&Pembracedvirtualaswellas digitaltechnologytoimprove teachingandlearningalongwithits processes.Itacquiredthecapacityto offerplatform-basedandcollaborative learninginnovationsalongwith hybrideducation.Moreover,online educationalsoopenednewhorizons forUA&P’steaching,research,and peopledevelopmentundertakingsnot onlyforitsstudentsbutalsoforthe newandexpandednon-geographicbasedmarkets.Concerningthe
congruentadoptions,Dr.Padojinog quotes, “Outcomes of decisions are now better monitored and evaluated by data captured by the digital system.”
Onapersonallevel,Dr.Padojinog seestheworldcrisisasatimeforselfreflection,foracquisitionofnew knowledgeandwisdomandof relevantskills,andforgrowthinthe capacitytoempathize.Hesays, “I acquired a new mindset and attitude to work, to life, and to relationships.”
Emphasizingproductivity,hestates thathegetsmoretimeatpresent whenwork-from-homearrangement isencouragedforplayinghisfavorite sports—lawntennis—andindulging inotherformsofphysicalexercise. Headds, “I also pursue new fields of knowledge—cultural, professional, academic, spiritual—and acquire
more skills (i.e., use of software in simulation, teaching, etc.). I have come to appreciate family and prayer life even more.”
Timeforcollaboration
Dr.Padojinogbelievesthatleadership intheeducationsectorhasdrastically changed.Hethinksthatinadditionto academicreputationand qualifications,theuniversityleader musthavetheexperienceand capabilitytomanageanenterprise, promoteclosercollaborationbetween theacademeanditsstakeholdersand otheruniversities,andmanymore.He continues, “Academic leaders must possess a multidisciplinary, collaborative, and global outlook in their planning and execution.”
HABITSOF 7 THE EFFECTIVE PEOPLE HIGHLY
[SummaryandTakeaways]
“We came to the realization that in order to change the situation, we needed to initiate a transformation within ourselves.” Centraltothiseffectiveselftransformationwastheneedtomodifyour perceptions.Manyindividualsareconstantlystriving forself-improvement,asourhabitsgraduallyshapeus throughoutourlives.Thesebehavioralpatternsplaya crucialroleinforminginitialimpressionswhen interactingwithothers.Ifyouareanadultseeking waystoenhanceyourpersonalgrowth,‘The7Habits ofHighlyEffectivePeople’isavaluableresourcefor you.
StephenR.Covey,theauthor,profoundlyimpactedthe livesofnumerousindividualswiththisbook,which hasamassedover40millioncopiesinsales.This articleprovidesacomprehensivesummaryofthebook andhighlightsitssignificanttakeaways.
AbouttheAuthor
● StephenR.Covey(1932-2012)wasanAmerican educator,author,businessman,andrenowned speaker.
● Heauthoredseveralbest-sellingbooks,including “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” “The 8thHabit,”and“TheLeaderinMe.”
● Covey’snotablework,“TheSevenHabitsof HighlyEffectivePeople,”standsasoneofthe mostimportantbusinessbooksofthetwentieth century.
● Headvocatedforwhathereferredtoas“The CharacterEthic,”emphasizingthealignmentof one’svalueswithso-called“universaland
timeless”ideals.Additionally,heheldthedistinctionofbeing America’sfirstprominentnonfictionauthor
Inthisbook,Coveyinformsusaboutthe7habitsthatcan transformindividualsintohighlyeffectivepeople.
1. BeProactive
Theauthorstressestheimportanceoftakingresponsibilityinour lives,especiallyaswetransitionintoadulthood,whereothers perceiveusasindependentindividuals.Therefore,wehold completeresponsibilityfortheactionsandchoiceswemake.
Theauthorfurtheremphasizesthatwecannotshifttheblamefor ourbehaviorontoexternalfactorsorcircumstances.Ultimately, ourpersonallifedecisionsreflectourownchoices.
Hence,itiscrucialtotakeownershipofyourchoicesandstand firmlybythem,regardlessofthecircumstances.
Whethertheoutcomeispositiveornegative,youshouldfind reassurancewithinyourself.Avoidlettingexternalfactors influenceyourinternalstate;concentrateonhowyourespond.
Proactivepeopletakeownershipoftheirdecisionsandfocuson theactionstheycantaketoeffectchange,whilereactive individualstendtocomplainandadoptavictimmentality.Itis essentialtostaycommittedtoone’sgoals,andperhapsthemost vitalcommitmentanindividualcanmakeistotheirownselfimprovement.
2. BeginWiththeEndinMind
Tounderstandtheessenceofthishabit,Coveyurgesusto envisionafuneralscenario,promptingustocontemplatehowwe wouldwantourlovedonestorememberus.
Byundertakingthisthoughtexperiment;individualscanidentify theircorevalues,providingasturdyframeworkforguidingtheir actions.
Eachday,itiscrucialtoalignyourdailyactionswithyourlife’s overarchingvision,asthispracticecultivatescrucialvalues.By doingso,youequipyourselftoconfrontchallengesproactively andwithintegrity.
Toeffectivelyadoptthishabit,askyourselfthefollowing questions:1.Whatdoyouaspiretobecome?2.Whatactionsdo youintendtotake?3.Uponwhatprincipleshaveyoubuiltyour values?
Engaginginthisactivitywillhelpyoudevelopyour life’sprinciples,whichwillserveasyour guidebook.
Thisisanexceedinglycrucialundertaking,asthese principlesbecomethebedrockofyourlife,leading todailyflourishing.Regardlessoflife’schallenges, itisessentialtokeeptheseguidingprinciples steadfastandunwavering.
3. PutThingsFirst
Inthissection,theauthorpresentstwocrucial questionstocontemplate:
1. Whatistheonethingyouareneglecting thatcouldenhanceyourlife?
2. Whatistheonethingthathasthepotential toimproveyourbusiness?
Habit3canbesetinmotionbypracticingthefirst twohabits,asitcentersaroundself-management throughone’sstrongwill.
Havinganindependentwillmeansbeingthecaptain ofyourownship,whereyourintegrityguidesyour choices.Itiscrucialtoprioritizeimportantaspects oflifeandremaincommittedtoachievingthem.
However,adoptingadetrimentalhabitofsaying “No”tocertaintasksmightundermineallthe progressmadethroughprevioushabits.
Centeryouractionsaroundprinciplesand conscience,defineyourkeygoals,achievelife balance,andensureweeklyorganization.
Thesefocalpointsemphasizeenhancing relationshipsandresultsratherthanmerely maximizingyourtime.Byadoptingthisapproach, youwillbecomeahighlypracticalandeffective individual.
4. ThinkWin/Win
CoveyemphasizesthatWin-Winisnotmerelya techniquebutratheraphilosophythatindividuals shouldincorporateintotheirlives.
Thisapproachentailsseeking mutuallybeneficialagreementsor solutionsthatleaveeveryone satisfied,regardlessofthesituation. Thegoalistoensurethatallparties involvedfindtheoutcomefavorable.
Adoptingthishabitofcultivatinga Win-Winmindsetisvitalin fosteringhealthyinterdependence, astheauthorsuggestsittobethe mostfavorableemotionalstate.
EmbraceaWin-Winapproachto provebeneficialinadaptingto interpersonalrelationships.
Toachievethis,onemustexercise traitssuchasself-awareness, imagination,conscience,and independentwill.
TobecomeaWin-Winperson, embracefiveindependent dimensionsthatconstitutethishabit. ThesedimensionsincludeCharacter, Relationships,Agreements,WinWinPerformance,andprocessesfor cultivatingWin-Winsolutions.
5. SeekFirsttoUnderstand, ThenBeUnderstood
Theauthoremphasizesthe significanceofunderstandingothers beforeseekingtobeunderstood,as itgreatlyenhancesinterpersonal relationships.Cultivatingthishabit isoneofthemostvaluabletraitsone candevelop.
Whileweteachchildrentoread, write,andspeakfromayoungage, manyindividualsoftenoverlook listeningskills.
Coveyemphasizesthatindividuals withgoodinterpersonalskillsdonot manipulateothers.Instead,they conveytheirtruecharacter,andthis
authenticitynaturallydrawspeople towardsthem,leadingtoopenand engagingconversations.Wecallthis particularskillempatheticlistening.
Anempatheticlistenerhasthe abilitytoperceivetheworldfrom theotherperson’sperspectiveand genuinelyfeelwhattheotherperson isexperiencing.
Byunderstandingtheotherperson’s viewpoint,youcaneffectively communicateyourownthoughtsand bebetterunderstood.This heightenedlevelofunderstanding alsoenhancesthecredibilityofyour ideas.
6. Synergize
Synergyinvolvesacombinedaction whereapersonachievesmaximum synergyfromtheharmonious combinationofWin-Winhabitsand empatheticcommunication.
Embracingsynergyunleashesthe powerofprinciplesandisfounded ontheideathatthewholeisgreater thanthesumofitsparts.
Applyingsynergyinsocial interactionsisachallengeformany Coveyarguesthatsynergetic interpersonalinteractionsshouldbe apartofaperson’severydaylife.
Synergyrequiresvulnerability, openness,andcommunication.It balancesthemental,psychological, andemotionaldifferencesbetween people.
Synergyisallaboutcollaborating withotherstoaccomplishsomething thatwouldbeunattainableonyour own.
Itencompassesteamwork,teambuilding,andfosteringunitywith
otherhumanbeings.Synergy representsaninterdependentreality ofhumanlife.
7. SharpentheSaw
Tocontinuouslyenhanceyourwellbeingandperformance,focuson sharpeningthesawthrough regularlyandconsistentlyutilizing thefourdimensionsofmotivation: Physical,Emotional,Spiritual,and Mentalhealth.
Theauthoremphasizesthatyou driveyourlife’sperformance, makingitcrucialtoembracethis essentialability.
Balancingeachdimensioniscrucial becauseoverindulginginonearea leadstoneglectingtheothers. Sharpeningoneofthesedimensions willnaturallyfosterpositivityinthat particularaspectandtheother dimensionsaswell.
Asyouexperiencepersonalgrowth, yourself-awarenessalsoincreases. This,inturn,leadstoinevitable changesinyourpersonality
Asyouprogressandmoveforward, itbecomescrucialtocontinuously learn,dedicateyourselfmore,and consistentlyadherestoprinciplesto enhanceyourefficiencyand transformyourperspectivetowards others.
Inconclusion,personaldevelopment createsatransformativeperception ofoneselfintheeyesoftheworld. Actingwithmaturityearnsrespect andapproachabilityfromthose aroundyou.Thecoremessageofthe authoristoprioritizeself-respect andrespectforothers.Wetrustthat thisarticlehasgivenaconcise summaryof“The7HabitsofHighly EffectivePeople.”
SHALINI RANDERIA
A Dedicated Leader highlighting Students’ Educational Values
PRESIDENT & RECTOR OF CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY
Thestrengthofauniversity
comesfromthepowerof critiqueandofvoice,bothof whicharebasedonfreedomof expression,saysShaliniRanderia, PresidentandRectorofCentral EuropeanUniversity(CEU).Shalini haschampionedthesevalues throughoutherlongcareerinacademia andiscommittedtoCEU’smissionof usingeducationasaforceforsocietal change.
EngagingJourney
ShaliniwaschosentoserveasCEU’s sixthpresidentandrectorin2021, makingherthefirstwomanandfirst memberoftheglobalSouthsincethe university’sfoundingthirtyyearsago. BornintheUSandraisedinIndia, ShaliniattendedtheUniversitiesof Delhi,Heidelberg,andOxford.She wasamemberofthefirstcohortof femaleRhodesScholars.Inher previousacademicroles,shetaught socialanthropologyandsociologyat theFreeUniversityofBerlin,the UniversityofMunich,andthe UniversityofZurich.Beforeaccepting herpositionatCEU,sheservedas RectoroftheInstituteforHuman
SciencesinViennaandProfessorof SocialAnthropologyandSociologyat theGraduateInstituteinGeneva. Moreover,shedirectedtheAlbert HirschmanCentreonDemocracyin Geneva.
Shalini’scommitmenttoCEUdates from2002whenshejoinedtheCEU facultytolaunchanewDepartmentof SociologyandSocialAnthropology AfterteachingstintsinZurichand Geneva,shejoinedCEU’sBoardof Trusteesin2017.
QualitysincetheBeginning
Agroupofforward-thinking intellectualsincludingphilanthropist GeorgeSorosandCzechstatesman VaclavHavelfoundedCEUin1991as aninternational,English-speaking universitytoadvancedemocracy, humanrights,andtheruleoflaw throughoutCentralandEasternEurope andtheformerSovietUnion.Itsoon attractedstudentsfromtheregionto studyinPrague,Budapest,and Warsaw,anditsstudentbodylater grewtoincludemorethan100 nationalitiesatitsBudapestcampus. WhenHungarymadechangesinits
highereducationlegislationin2017 thatcurbedacademicfreedomfor CEU,theuniversityrelocatedto Vienna,whereitopeneditsdoorsin 2020.
Tradition,Innovation,andAccess
Aprivatelyfundedresearchuniversity, CEUisknownforcombiningthe greatestelementsofAmericanand Europeanacademictraditions.Itoffers degreeprogramsinEnglishatboththe undergraduateandgraduatelevelsin thesocialsciences,humanities, economics,law,environmental sciencesandpolicy,networkscience, andcognitivescience.Itoffersstudents fromallaroundtheworldaffordable educationofthehighestcaliber
Withastudent-to-facultyratioof7:1, CEUfostersaresearch-intensiveand student-orientedacademicculture.The universityencouragesprofessors, researchers,andstudentstowork acrossdisciplinestoaddressthe complexsocialandpoliticalconcerns ofthe21stcentury.Foravarietyof programs,includingpoliticalscience andinternationalrelations,philosophy, history,legalstudies,andeconomics,it
hasreceivedacclaimonaglobalscale. Thefacultyisalsowell-known internationallyforitsworkin innovativedisciplineslikecognitive scienceandnetworkanddatascience. Theuniversitycontinuestoinvestin innovativeinterdisciplinarysubjects likethese.
WelcomingStudentstoaNewHome
Shalini’sfirstobjectiveistocomplete thetransformationpromptedbyits forceddislocation,atransition exacerbatedbythepandemic.CEUhas beenwelcomedwithopenarmsin Austria,andShaliniiscertainthatthe institutionwillbenefitfromand improveacademiclifehere.Hertop priorityistocreateanewcampusfor CEUinViennathatwillfirmly establishtheinstitutioninthecity’s educationalenvironment.Already rankedthirdinAustria,CEUiswellon itswaytomakinganimpactinAustria andotherGerman-speakingcountries.
CEUlauncheditsundergraduate degreeprogramsuponmovingto Vienna,andisexpandingstrategic partnershipswithleadinguniversities inEuropeandtheUS.
“We need to give greater visibility to our three innovative interdisciplinary undergraduate programs, especially in
western Europe and North America,” Shalini says. “I also aim to sharpen CEU’s research profile by strengthening our partnerships.”
AForward-lookingAcademic
Shaliniremainsanactiveacademicin additiontoleadingCEU.Sheisan ExcellenceChairholderatthe UniversityofBremeninGermany, wheresherunsaresearchgroupon softauthoritarianism.Sheisa distinguishedfellowattheMunk SchoolofGlobalAffairsatthe
UniversityofToronto,anddeputy chairoftheclassofsocialandrelated sciencesatAcademiaEuropaea.She alsobelongstotheUNFPAEECA group’sInternationalAdvisoryPanel onPopulationandDevelopment.
Shalinihasalsowrittenaboutsocial movements,law,thestate,andthe anthropologyofglobalization.Shehas workedwithhistorians,political scientists,andlegalexpertstoresearch democratictheory,soft authoritarianism,thedemographicsof forcibleevictionanddispossession,
andthepoliticsofaccountability Additionally,Shalinihasdirected researchprojectsthattakea comparativeapproachtoexamine:
• Howinternationalinvestment treatiesandarbitrationaffect governanceincountries includingArgentina,the CzechRepublic,Mexico,and India.
• Counter-hegemonic globalizationinIndia, Columbia,Portugal,and Mozambique.
• The(un)sustainabilityof changingpatternsoffood consumptionandwaste managementamongmiddle classesinsouthandsouth-east Asia.
• Thepuzzleofunspentpublic fundsinItalyandIndia.
AUniversityattheCuttingEdge
CEUisattheforefrontofdigitalization andhasbeenapioneerinthe introductionofopeneducational resources.Digitaltechnologiesare usedtoimproveeducational
“CEU works in the service of democracy, social justice, equity, academic freedom, rule of law and open society “
experiencesforitsstudents.Its classroomsfeaturethelatest audiovisualtechnologiestosupport virtualteaching.Theuniversity’s CenterforTeachingandLearning offerssupporttoprofessorswhoaimto useonlineresources.Additionally, CEUhaswidenedaccesstoinclude studentswhoarenotabletoattendin person.Inresponsetothewarin Ukraine,CEUalsoestablishedthe InvisibleUniversityforUkraine,a hybridnon-degreeacademicprogram co-taughtwithUkrainiancolleagues.
DiverseOpportunities
CEUcurrentlyenrolls1450students fromover100countriesandits220 facultymemberscomefromover50 nations.Thisaddsavarietyof perspectivestoallfacetsofuniversity life,bothinsideandoutsidethe classroom.Theuncommondiversityof nationalities,languages,andculturesat CEUcreatesanidealenvironmentfor learninginsmallclassesunderclose supervision.Over80%ofitsMA studentsreceivefinancialaid,suchas stipendsandfeewaivers.
Accordingtou-Multirank,CEUisthe third-bestuniversityinAustria,noted foritsoutstandinginternational orientationandhighstandardof research.CEUisdedicatedtofostering adiverseandinclusiveenvironment forworking,teaching,andlearning. TheOfficeofInclusion,Diversity,and Equalityhandlesaccessibilityissueson campus.CEUhasalsoadopteda GenderEqualityPlantoaddressand resolvegenderinequitiesinallfacets ofitsstructureandfunctioning.
PieceofAdvice
Whenaskedforapieceofadvicefor aspiringleaders,Shalinisays, “Leaders ofeducationalinstitutionsneedtobe readytostandupanddefendacademic freedomandtheacademyasaspace forpluralismofperspectivesand, toleranceofdifference.”
