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A university’s ability to achieve its teaching, learning and research goals relies on digital and technological investment. While universities may make the business case for the technology leap forward, true savings are gained through a second step that is often ignored: service improvements and process optimization. Nous’ Janet Vanderlaan shares how universities can plan for improvement over time and embrace new opportunities. Find out more on our website. #techinvestment #serviceimprovement #processoptimisation 

Today's morning read brought up an interesting quote from many people's idol, Steve Jobs, in 2011: "Technology alone is not enough -- it's technology married with liberal arts, married with the humanities, that yields us the results that make our heart sing." This quote reminds us not to reject the advancement of technology, as we can't resist the changes of the big era. However, the true purpose of technological development is to enhance and improve people's lives. Embrace technology, transform it into a useful tool, and make our lives more meaningful. The important thing to reiterate is to transform technology into a useful tool. Embrace technology rather than reject or indulge in it. #technology #stevejobs

HP & Oxford Economics: Business Leaders Embrace Tech for Social Impact New research finds 76% of global leaders believe technology is key to expanding economic opportunity and driving progress on sustainability and social impact goals. HP is leading the charge with initiatives like AI skills development and digital equity programs. Key Highlights: Businesses see AI as a driver for positive change in areas like education, workforce development, and diversity. HP’s digital equity efforts aim to empower 150 million people by 2030. HP launches new AI skills training and Next-Gen AI PCs to bridge the digital skills gap. Ernest Nicolas | Chief Supply Chain Officer | HP Michele Malejki | Global Head of Social Impact and Director | HP Read More : https://lnkd.in/ebN4G-Z8 #HP #SocialImpact #TechnologyForGood

ISFJ vs. ISTJ There’s something odd (but maybe not surprising) that the most common MBTI type for women is ISFJ, and for men it’s ISTJ. The main difference: Feeling vs. Thinking. Where are the Extroverts, Intuitives, and Perceivers? Are so many of us really drained by the people around us? (I’m talking to the Introverts.) Maybe you need to find a new group of people that don’t drain you. A dearth of Intuitives means we’re lacking people who can see the Big Picture, make connections and see patterns in the chaos, and are ok with a little ambiguity. These are our innovators! And likewise our Perceivers are there to thrive in spontaneity, make snap decisions based on millennia of genetically honed instincts. These people are the spark of Life. They are Energy. ISFJs and ISTJs are the well-meaninged, dutiful, meticulous, organized cogs in the great industrial machines built by other ISTJs and ISFJs based on the ideas of the ENxPs. So I ask myself: Why are ISTJs and ISFJs so numerous? Posited reason: Primarily, corporate wonks and business students take MBTIs. These are people either INSIDE the corporate/industrial machine or DESIRE to be inside corporate/industrial machine. It’s just a result of the Sample’s size and make-up. If we gave the MBTI to small-business owners, I wonder what the result would be. Disclosure: I’m an ENTJ/P (equal parts J and P) and a corporate wonk.

Future-Forward Business Trends for 2024! Read these predictions to see how your institution can better prepare students for success in the innovation economy. https://lnkd.in/et6-72Cb #futureready #careerready #durableskills

Bigger is Better: Large Companies Are Good for the Economy In today's dynamic marketplace, the impact of large companies on the economy is undeniable. Here's why bigger can often mean better: 1. Job Creation: Large corporations can create thousands of jobs, providing stable employment and growth opportunities across diverse sectors. 2. Innovation and Investment: With substantial resources, these companies invest heavily in research and development, driving technological advancements and industry innovations. 3. Economic Stability: Large companies often act as economic anchors, providing stability during downturns through their established infrastructure and financial resilience. 4. Global Reach: They expand international trade and investment, enhancing global economic interconnectedness and fostering cross-border economic growth. 5. Efficiency and Scale: Economies of scale allow large companies to operate more efficiently, reducing costs and passing on savings to consumers, while maintaining high standards of quality and service. 6. Corporate Responsibility: Big companies are increasingly committing to corporate social responsibility, driving positive change in sustainability, social equity, and community development. By supporting and enabling the growth of large corporations, we contribute to a robust, innovative, and resilient economy that benefits everyone. #Economy #Innovation #JobCreation #CorporateResponsibility #EconomicGrowth #BusinessDevelopment

Technology Platforms That Could Grow The Economy 4 Percent Or More When it comes to the economy, economists are a little pessimistic. Many believe that humanity is reaching the limit of possible gains from the material world. There’s only so fast a train can go or a person can type. https://lnkd.in/gcRizVup #EconomicGrowth #TechPlatforms #DigitalDrivers #Technologies #GrowthDrivers #GrowthPotential #HighGrowth #EconomicRevolution Forbes Gulshan Sharma DrDrone David G Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society Francesca Gale

I can understand why so many people - and especially young people - are worried about their professional future. Chaos is (usually) a pit not a ladder. According to the Devon's paradox (also known as the "rebound effect") the expected gains from efficiency are offset by changes in behavior. Which means that the technological progress evokes new habits and needs. Following this logic, many experts agree that human jobs are nowhere to go, and the only constant thing we can expect is constant change. Others argue that machines will kill the job market as we know it, and we need to introduce Universal Basic Income in one form or another. Only time will tell who is right. But what do we know for sure, independently of which scenario plays out? Well, we know that the AI revolution is in fact a productivity revolution. And technology leads to wealth. As a matter of fact, due to technology, we all have better life quality than kings in medieval times - despite we work much less. And in 10 years from now, as humanity we will have incomparably more intellectual property, research, tools, and resources. A rising tide lifts all boats. Of course, the distribution of this wealth will not be even at first. But eventually, in the long run, all of us will be better off in one way or another. So, don't you worry, and don't let mass media scare you off. You will be better off than you are today. Just trust the process. (I know I'm saying trivial things here, but sometimes good to simplify the outlook on life and come back to the basics.) #FutureOfWorkThoughts #TechProgressImpact #EmbracingChangeAhead

In my recent TheCable article, I explored what the transition between 3rd and 4th industrial revolution has to do with education and productivity. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dDc6WPWJ

This article traces the evolution and role of research and technological innovation in driving economic growth. The approaches have been evaluated and refined over time. While technological advancements have undoubtedly transformed economies, they have yet to guarantee sustained growth. Instead, successful economic development requires a comprehensive approach that fosters research and development capacity, cultivates a diverse talent pool, creates innovation hubs, and provides financial and policy support. #innovation #technology #STEM #economic development #Research & Development #Innovation Hubs #Public Policy https://lnkd.in/eMRHUs5c