Will the rise of AI spell the demise of social capital? Julia Freeland Fisher Will the rise of AI spell the demise of social capital? As AI infiltrates our homes, schools, and workplaces, better measures can reveal whether young people’s networks are growing or contracting. Dec 5, 2023 Julia Freeland Fisher
How will you measure your life in 2024? How business theory can unexpectedly shape a personally fulfilling new year Sandy Sanchez How will you measure your life in 2024? How business theory can unexpectedly shape a personally fulfilling new year A theory is an understanding of causality, of what causes what, and why. Theories help us make good choices, appropriate to the circumstances of our lives. Dec 4, 2023 Sandy Sanchez
Four reasons for-profit organizations remain the best way to help the poor Efosa Ojomo Four reasons for-profit organizations remain the best way to help the poor The most effective tool poor countries have to solve their problems is: profit. Nov 29, 2023 Efosa Ojomo
How President-elect Javier Milei can have a shot at fixing Argentina’s chronic economic crisis Sandy Sanchez How President-elect Javier Milei can have a shot at fixing Argentina’s chronic economic crisis Argentina’s government spending has become a problem not only because of how much it spends but also because of what it spends on. The country's best returns will come from investing in market-creating innovations. Nov 28, 2023 Sandy Sanchez
What makes reinventing school so hard? Thomas Arnett What makes reinventing school so hard? Discover why innovation in K–12 education is more complex than just funding or leadership, and how 'value networks' shape school priorities. Nov 28, 2023 Thomas Arnett
5 opportunities & challenges when measuring students’ networks Julia Freeland Fisher 5 opportunities & challenges when measuring students’ networks Common challenges and missteps when schools try to measure something as complex and dynamic as students’ networks. Nov 21, 2023 Julia Freeland Fisher
How Walmart’s doula care investment will improve maternal health Ann Somers Hogg How Walmart’s doula care investment will improve maternal health Maternal health is in crisis, but Walmart's investment to address inequities and improve health outcomes might just be the lifeline we need. Nov 16, 2023 Ann Somers Hogg
To foster young talent, employers need to share their social capital Robert Markle To foster young talent, employers need to share their social capital Learn how employers can contribute to students' social capital and economic mobility by engaging not just as mentors but as network-builders. Nov 15, 2023 Robert Markle
Teacher shortages bring to mind the saying ‘necessity is the mother of invention’ Michael B. Horn Teacher shortages bring to mind the saying ‘necessity is the mother of invention’ In the face of teacher shortages, districts should be getting more creative and strategic with online learning, not less. Here's how. Nov 9, 2023 Michael B. Horn
When it comes to building networks, students need more low-stakes practice Robert Markle When it comes to building networks, students need more low-stakes practice Many students feel intimidated talking with working professionals. Learn how low-stakes practice can prepare students for professional interactions. Nov 8, 2023 Robert Markle
Exploration and exploitation in market creation Sandy Sanchez Exploration and exploitation in market creation Market creation follows a predictable pattern of discovery, distribution, and sometimes, democratization. Within each of these phases there should exist both exploration and exploitation activities. Nov 7, 2023 Sandy Sanchez
Social capital, not just skills, paves the way into tech careers Julia Freeland Fisher Social capital, not just skills, paves the way into tech careers Madda’s research is a first-of-its kind effort to codify and measure a component of tech sector talent development that too often goes ignored. Nov 7, 2023 Julia Freeland Fisher