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Leadership Coaching in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Get PDFToday’s world of extraordinary change follows a long history of technology-driven industrial revolutions. Author Alvin Toffler eloquently identified, categorized, and named the first three of them: Agricultural, Industrial, and Informational. Likening these revolutions to major waves of change, Toffler also described their impact on the social, political, economic and environmental ethos of the times in which they occurred. Recently, a number of knowledgeable commentators have suggested that we are now on the cusp of a fourth industrial wave. This large-scale transformational groundswell is being propelled by a dramatic acceleration in the rate of change itself. It is characterized by major discoveries in Artificial Intelligence, biology, materials science, and neuroscience. In order to remain effective and viable, Leadership Coaching will need to successfully adapt to this virtual thunderstorm of change. This paper will provide background on the preceding waves of industrial change and provide some preliminary glimpses into the just dawning fourth industrial wave. This work will also delve into the potential impact of the newest wave on the leadership coaching profession, describe a few of the latest techniques being introduced, consider the wave’s possible impact on the important work of coaches, and suggest a set of options for the future
Andragogy and Microlearning in Professional Continuing Education
No full textOrganizations are dynamic, and employees must pursue continuing education to remain current on the most recent innovations, technological advances, and competencies in their respective career fields. However, employees often experience obstacles in completing continuing education, resulting in a lack of course material acquisition and, ultimately, unsuccessful course completion. This qualitative case study explored how microlearning supports reducing cognitive load, student acquisition of course material, and completion of continuing education courses. Knowles\u27 (1973) Adult Learning Theory, often known as andragogy, and Knowles’ (1975) Self-Directed Learning Theory analyzed practice gaps discovered in the literature concerning instructors\u27 experiences implementing microlearning into their learning environments. Practice gaps in the literature focused on additional research concerning faculty instructor perceptions of factors contributing to student efficacy and motivation. Out of sixteen semi-structured interviews, three themes surfaced: (1) the Relevancy and Effectiveness of Asynchronous PCE Courses, (2) whether Implementation of Microlearning is Beneficial to Continuing Education, and (3) Obstacles Affecting Student Efficacy and Course Completion. Implications to practice that could enhance the services provided by practitioners and be advantageous to higher education and continuing education leaders and professionals emerged. The recommendation of this study is to include the implementation of microlearning into asynchronous continuing education courses. This study provides insight for future students and instructors in all organizations with helpful advice to manage their continuing education requirements and inform the development of influential microlearning events for continuing education courses
Weighing the Impact of Microgravity on Vestibular and Visual Functions
No full textNumerous technological challenges have been overcome to realize human space exploration. As mission durations gradually lengthen, the next obstacle is a set of physical limitations. Extended exposure to microgravity poses multiple threats to various bodily systems. Two of these systems are of particular concern for the success of future space missions. The vestibular system includes the otolith organs, which are stimulated in gravity but unloaded in microgravity. This impairs perception, posture, and coordination, all of which are relevant to mission success. Similarly, vision is impaired in many space travelers due to possible intracranial pressure changes or fluid shifts in the brain. As humankind prepares for extended missions to Mars and beyond, it is imperative to compensate for these perils in prolonged weightlessness. Possible countermeasures are considered such as exercise regimens, improved nutrition, and artificial gravity achieved with a centrifuge or spacecraft rotation
Small Business Leaders\u27 Perception of Adjusting to Low Economic Conditions
No full textThis qualitative exploratory case aimed to understand what businesses do when faced with economic conditions developed through a sports strike. The study delves into the strategies employed by successful hospitality business owners to navigate sports labor negotiation experiences. The researcher seeks to understand how these experienced small business owners have managed to survive and thrive despite the economic upheavals caused by work stoppages in sports. The key to this adaptation lies in neighborhood adaptability, economic impact, cultural framework structures, and contingency thinking using the theoretical aspects of Servant Leadership when economic development can disrupt typical economic activities. This study and its voice could contribute to the next time a sports labor negotiation impacts a city district\u27s economic system or any economic system where an indirect business component is suddenly stopped or taken away. This research was a collective effort, not just about sports labor negotiations and seasonal expectations, but for hospitality leaders in the business industry, empowering them to face future challenges. Three category themes emerged from twelve semi-structured interviews: (1) Change in Operations, (2) Employee and Staff Developments, and (3) Patron Experience, which helped develop 12 sub-themes assist as a road map to adaptability in the change in a business culture or economic ecosystem. There were recommendations to move forward with another indirect area outside sports, such as travel or city development. Another identified research potential by opening the participation area or demographics from a neighborhood to a city or region
Strategies for Managing Burnout: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study of Hospital Supply Chain Managers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
No full textThis study involved a qualitative phenomenological approach to investigate the lived experiences of burnout among hospital supply chain managers during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 caused the disruption of healthcare services and increased burnout symptoms among healthcare workers. Several burnout studies have been conducted since the COVID-19 pandemic due to the immense impact the pandemic has had on healthcare workers. The number of burnout studies is growing; however, the literature indicated a gap in research focusing on hospital supply chain managers related to COVID-19 burnout. The participants in this study represented a nonclinical segment that had direct involvement and response to unprecedented demands, supply disruption for PPE, and critical medical equipment and supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The participants’ lived experiences were documented through interviews that were transcribed, coded, and then organized into themes. The overall aim was to gain a new understanding of the emotional experiences of burnout and how burnout symptoms affect different levels of healthcare workers. Specifically, in this study, the personal experiences of this group with the three burnout symptoms of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a lack of efficacy were documented. Findings from this study provided new insights into the burnout symptoms that healthcare executives and leaders can use to contribute to a greater knowledge of long-term impacts and create strategies for burnout mitigation among healthcare workers
Digital Health Equity: Investigating the Impact of Training Providers\u27 Perceptions of Telehealth Encounters with Professional Language Interpretation Services
No full textBarriers for patients with limited English Proficiency (LEP) were identified decades ago but still plague the healthcare system in the United States. These inequities were further exposed during COVID-19 and challenge policy makers and researchers to examine the health system under a different lens. Literature is replete with providers providing insight on several shortcomings of telehealth such as the process in which technology is implemented within organizations, inefficiencies in workflows and barriers for some communities. Further, the coupling of telehealth encounters with language interpretation services creates more hesitancy amongst clinicians according to Rodriguez et al. (2020). Recently, Garber and Gustin (2022) published that a lack of available training is a common theme when studying physician hesitancy and the rate at which physicians adopt telehealth. Medical schools increasingly provide formal training on conducting telehealth visits (American Association of Medical Colleges, 2022). Yet, there remains a gap in training on how to effectively conduct synchronous video visits that include professional language interpreters. This study explored the impact of providing providers with practical tips on how to partner with professional language interpreters during telehealth encounters. This research measured the perceived ease-of-use component within the technology acceptance model (TAM) (Davis, 1989). Findings from this research have the potential to improve digital health equity by informing future curriculum development for medical education and training of providers to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate care during telehealth encounters
A Qualitative Phenomenological Study on Leadership Behaviors That Can Support Minority Advancement
No full textThe research explored the underrepresentation of minorities (racial/ethnic minorities) in leadership roles in the workplace. With the recent surge of diversity programs, minority representation has grown in lower-level roles; however, minorities are sparse in higher-status roles. The study utilized literature and a phenomenological qualitative design to collect participant data. Leaders and organizations must understand the behaviors that can help BIPOC people advance into leadership roles. The purpose of this study was to discover why there is a low representation of minorities in leadership roles and how current leaders can help them advance in their organization. The study utilized a qualitative methodology phenomenological design to collect data from 11 minorities (racial/ethnic minorities). LinkedIn community was used to find the sample for interviewing. Semi-structured questions were used to gather data from participants\u27 experiences in the workforce. Atlas. It was implemented to help establish themes and codes from the interviews. Participants described their challenges when looking to advance and how they overcame them. In addition, they also share leadership behaviors that can assist minorities with career growth. Understanding the obstacles that minorities face and the behaviors to help them succeed can help organizations strategize and grow in markets they don’t have representation. Additionally, it builds strength regarding the recruitment and retention of minorities and contributes to innovation
