Transformational Work Trends Happening Now – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer, business and leadership “It’s not enough to adopt new technologies; organizations must embrace a mindset shift that fosters continuous innovation and resilience.” – Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture Whether we’ve noticed it or not, the nature of work is rapidly changing before our eyes. Brought on by the drama…

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Unlocking Life’s Lessons: A Commencement Message drawn from the cards – Herb Weiss

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By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Throughout May, college and university campuses across the nation come alive with pomp, circumstance—and especially with words of wisdom. At these commencement ceremonies, a diverse array of speakers takes the stage: from prominent politicians, judges, media personalities, and Hollywood actors, to Fortune 500 CEOs, and even top students,…

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FDA to replace animal testing wherever possible. AI to have major role.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking a groundbreaking step to advance public health by replacing animal testing in the development of monoclonal antibody therapies and other drugs with more effective, human-relevant methods. The new approach is designed to improve drug safety and accelerate the evaluation process, while reducing animal experimentation, lowering research and…

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Our Networking Pick of the Week: The Newport Network Visitor’s Day

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Come and experience the vibrant community and great connections at The Newport Network! They invite you to join them to meet the group and explore how they can help fuel the growth of your business. Plus, have the opportunity to hear a marketing expert’s thoughts about AI tools like ChatGPT, including: what “AI” actually is,…

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What to expect from leadership in 2025 – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business and leadership “The rapid acceleration of change in the workplace — from the boom of generative AI to shifting work models — means leaving behind old ideas of what …leadership looks like.†Since the pandemic, so much about work has changed. In many cases, leadership has…

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Leadership trends in a world of constant change – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business leadership “Unsurprisingly, most leaders are feeling the pressure right now. How can you lead for sustained success in a world of constant change?” – IMD By the middle of 2024, organizations should have figured out that the workforce is different, and along with that change, the…

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