The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies 2019
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On 02/22/2019,
in 21st century, adult learning, assessment, business, business side of he, career development, change, colleges, community colleges, competency-based learning/education, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, cost of getting a degree, credentialing, dangers of the status quo, digital learning, disruption, education, future, future of higher education, game-changing environment, higher education, ideas, learning, learning ecosystem, learning from the living [class] room, Lifelong learning, new business models, online learning, parents, platforms, professional development, reinvent, society, staying relevant, student-related, surviving, traditional / tradition, training / L&D, United States, universities, vendors, Walmart of Education --> New Amazon.com of Higher Education, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Excerpt:
CONCLUSION
This paper has outlined the plethora of new credential types, uses, and modes of delivery. It also has highlighted advancements in assessment. In terms of assessment content, the progression of mastery-based assessments is a distinct departure from the traditional knowledge-based assessment approaches. New assessments are likely to enter the market, as companies see the tremendous growth of competency-based assessments that will be critical and necessary in the future ecosystem described.
Assessments are no longer just a source of grades for gradebooks. They have forged two meaningful bypass routes to seat time in higher education. In the first, competency-based education assessments gate the pace of student progress through the curriculum. In the second, certification by an exam delivers not a grade, but a degree-like credential in a relevant occupation, indicating skill and expertise. For some occupations, this exam-as-credential has already been market validated by employers’ willingness to require it, hire by it, and pay a salary premium for it.
All of these innovations are driving towards a common end. The future learning-to employment ecosystem will be heavily reliant on credentials and assessments. We see:
- A future in which credentials will no longer be limited to degrees, but will come in varying shapes and sizes, offered by many organizations, training providers, and employers;
- A future in which credentials will, however, be able to articulate a set of underlying “know” knowledge and “do” performance skill competencies;
- A future in which a credential’s scope will be described by the set of competencies it covers, and measured via assessment;
- A future in which a credential’s quality will be indicated by evidence of mastery within each competency before it is awarded;
- A future in which quality metrics, such as consumer reviews or employer use of credentials will come into play, bringing the best and most usable credentials and assessments to the forefront.
And, finally, the future ecosystem will depend heavily on online and technology-enabled strategies and solutions. The working learner will turn away from those stringent solutions that require seat time and offer little flexibility. They will drive the market hard for innovations that will lead to consumer-facing marketplaces that allow them a “one-stop shop” approach for working, learning, and living.
The massive market of the working learner/the learning worker is here to stay. The future is that learner. Credentials and assessment will find their own strong footing to help successfully meet both the learners’ needs and the employers’ needs. We applaud this SHIFT. For, it will be an ecosystem that services many more learners than today’s education to employment system serves.
Most coherent report I have read on the erosion of degrees and the rise of assessing-for-work and amassing certifications as the competencies for the modern workplace. Jamai Blivin, of www.innovate-educate.org, and Merrilea Mayo, of Mayo Enterprises, have put in one report the history, current trends and the illogic for many people of paying for a retail bachelor’s degree when abundant certifications are beginning to prove themselves. Workforce and community colleges, this is a must-read. Kudos!
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On 02/21/2019,
in 21st century, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Deep Learning, business, cognitive computing, corporate / business world, emerging technologies, future, game-changing environment, history, society, tools, United States, universities, vendors, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Getting smart about the future of AI — from technologyreview.com by MIT Technology Review Insights
Artificial intelligence is a primary driver of possibilities and promise as the Fourth Industrial Revolution unfolds.
Excerpts:
The Industrial Revolution conjures up images of steam engines, textile mills, and iron workers. This was a defining period during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, as society shifted from primarily agrarian to factory-based work. A second phase of rapid industrialization occurred just before World War I, driven by growth in steel and oil production, and the emergence of electricity.
Fast-forward to the 1980s, when digital electronics started having a deep impact on society—the dawning Digital Revolution. Building on that era is what’s called the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Like its predecessors, it is centered on technological advancements—this time it’s artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous machines, and the internet of things—but now the focus is on how technology will affect society and humanity’s ability to communicate and remain connected.
That’s what AI technologies represent in the current period of technological change. It is now critical to carefully consider the future of AI, what it will look like, the effect it will have on human life, and what challenges and opportunities will arise as it evolves.
Also see:
- Where Next for AI In Business? An overview for C-level executives — from techrevolution.asia by Bernard Marr
Excerpt:
The AI revolution is now well underway. In finance, marketing, medicine and manufacturing, machines are learning to monitor and adapt to real-world inputs in order to operate more efficiently, without human intervention. In our everyday lives, AI kicks in whenever we search the internet, shop online or settle down on the sofa to watch Netflix or listen to Spotify. At this point, it’s safe to say that AI is no longer the preserve of science fiction, but has already changed our world in a huge number of different ways.So: what next? Well, the revolution is showing no signs of slowing down. Research indicates that businesses, encouraged by the initial results they have seen, are now planning on stepping up investment and deployment of AI.One of the most noticeable advances will be the ongoing “democratization” of AI. What this means, put simply, is that AI-enabled business tools will increasingly become available to all of us, no matter what jobs we do.
You’ll no longer need to be an expert in computer science to use AI to do your job efficiently – this is the “democratization” of AI and it’s a trend which will impact more and more businesses going forward.
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On 02/11/2019,
in 21st century, career development, collaboration, communications, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, higher education, marketplaces, Microsoft, productivity / tips and tricks, professional development, strategy, student-related, tools, training / L&D, workplace, youth,
by Daniel Christian
This is how you’ll look for a job in 2019 — from linkedin.com by Lydia Dishman
Some brand new strategies and time-tested traditions dictate the way job seekers will conduct the hunt in 2019.
Excerpt:
In addition to making sure you list at least five skills, Guo suggests adding the field you work in since more than 300,000 people search by industry on LinkedIn each week. And don’t forget to update the city you work in since this can make you up to 23 times more likely to be found in search, according to LinkedIn’s data.
From DSC:
This next article is likely somewhat of an ad to take courses out at Lynda.com, but it’s still helpful I think:
- The Skills Companies Need Most in 2019 – And How to Learn Them— from linkedin.com by Paul Petrone
Also see (emphasis DSC):
- These are the 10 most in-demand skills of 2019, according to LinkedIn — from weforum.org by Emma Charlton
Excerpt (emphasis DSC):
According to analysis from networking site LinkedIn, 2019’s employers are looking for a combination of both hard and soft skills, with creativity topping the list of desired attributes. The findings chime with the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report, which concluded that “human” skills like originality, initiative and critical thinking are likely to increase in value as technology and automation advances. “Strengthening a soft skill is one of the best investments you can make in your career, as they never go out of style,” LinkedIn Learning Editor, Paul Petrone wrote in a blog. “Plus, the rise of AI is only making soft skills increasingly important, as they are precisely the type of skills robots can’t automate.”
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On 02/08/2019,
in 21st century, business, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, heutagogy, innovation, IT in HE, learning, Lifelong learning, MBA, Microlearning, new business models, organizational change, pace of change, society, streams of content, technology (general), training / L&D, trends, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Accenture Technology Vision 2019: The post-digital era is upon us — from accenture.com
In brief
- Digital transformation grants companies exceptional capabilities. But it also creates enormous expectations.
- Amid these rising expectations, every business is investing in digital technologies, raising the question of how leaders will set themselves apart.
- Companies looking to differentiate themselves must be aware of five distinct trends that will characterize the “post-digital” future.
Here is the link for the report.
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On 02/01/2019,
in 21st century, algorithms, analytics, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Deep Learning, bots, cognitive computing, corporate / business world, emerging technologies, human-computer interaction (HCI), ideas, intelligent systems, MBA, organizational change, platforms, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
AI bias: 9 questions leaders should ask — from enterprisersproject.com by Kevin Casey
Artificial intelligence bias can create problems ranging from bad business decisions to injustice. Use these questions to fight off potential biases in your AI systems.
Excerpt:
People questions to ask about AI bias
1. Who is building the algorithms?
2. Do your AI & ML teams take responsibility for how their work will be used?
3. Who should lead an organization’s effort to identify bias in its AI systems?
4. How is my training data constructed?
Data questions to ask about AI bias
5. Is the data set comprehensive?
6. Do you have multiple sources of data?
Management questions to ask about AI bias
7. What proportion of resources is appropriate for an organization to devote to assessing potential bias?
8. Have you thought deeply about what metrics you use to evaluate your work?
9. How can we test for bias in training data?
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On 01/31/2019,
in business, career development, collaboration, communications, computer science, corporate / business world, creativity, curriculum, education, engineering, ethics, global / globalization, higher education, ideas, K-12 related, leadership, marketplaces, morals/values, reinvent, relationships, society, staying relevant, STEAM-related, surviving, Using teams, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
LinkedIn 2019 Talent Trends: Soft Skills, Transparency and Trust — from linkedin.com by Josh Bersin
Excerpts:
This week LinkedIn released its 2019 Global Talent Trends research, a study that summarizes job and hiring data across millions of people, and the results are quite interesting. (5,165 talent and managers responded, a big sample.)
In an era when automation, AI, and technology has become more pervasive, important (and frightening) than ever, the big issue companies face is about people: how we find and develop soft skills, how we create fairness and transparency, and how we make the workplace more flexible, humane, and honest.
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The most interesting part of this research is a simple fact: in today’s world of software engineering and ever-more technology, it’s soft skills that employers want. 91% of companies cited this as an issue and 80% of companies are struggling to find better soft skills in the market.
What is a “soft skill?” The term goes back twenty years when we had “hard skills” (engineering and science) so we threw everything else into the category of “soft.” In reality soft skills are all the human skills we have in teamwork, leadership, collaboration, communication, creativity, and person to person service. It’s easy to “teach” hard skills, but soft skills must be “learned.”
Also see:
Employers Want ‘Uniquely Human Skills’ — from campustechnology.com by Dian Schaffhauser
Excerpt:
According to 502 hiring managers and 150 HR decision-makers, the top skills they’re hunting for among new hires are:
- The ability to listen (74 percent);
- Attention to detail and attentiveness (70 percent);
- Effective communication (69 percent);
- Critical thinking (67 percent);
- Strong interpersonal abilities (65 percent); and
- Being able to keep learning (65 percent).
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On 01/30/2019,
in 21st century, algorithms, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Deep Learning, business, cognitive computing, corporate / business world, education, education technology, emerging technologies, health, internet, IT in HE, Nursing, trends, United States, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
13 industries soon to be revolutionized by artificial intelligence — from forbes.com by the Forbes Technology Council
Excerpt:
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have a rapidly growing presence in today’s world, with applications ranging from heavy industry to education. From streamlining operations to informing better decision making, it has become clear that this technology has the potential to truly revolutionize how the everyday world works.
While AI and ML can be applied to nearly every sector, once the technology advances enough, there are many fields that are either reaping the benefits of AI right now or that soon will be. According to a panel of Forbes Technology Council members, here are 13 industries that will soon be revolutionized by AI.
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On 01/30/2019,
in 21st century, algorithms, analytics, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Deep Learning, bots, business, career development, change, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, cognitive computing, corporate / business world, disruption, emerging technologies, future, human-computer interaction (HCI), innovation, intelligent systems, IT in HE, marketing/social marketing, technology (general), tools, trends, United States, user experience (UX), workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Emerging technology trends can seem both elusive and ephemeral, but some become integral to business and IT strategies—and form the backbone of tomorrow’s technology innovation. The eight chapters of Tech Trends 2019 look to guide CIOs through today’s most promising trends, with an eye toward innovation and growth and a spotlight on emerging trends that may well offer new avenues for pursuing strategic ambitions.
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On 01/25/2019,
in 21st century, adult learning, Asia, Australia, business, Canada, career development, change, colleges, communities of practice, community colleges, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, disruption, economics, education, Europe, future, game-changing environment, global / globalization, heutagogy, higher education, India, learning, learning from the living [class] room, Lifelong learning, reinvent, robotics, science, society, sociology, staying relevant, student-related, surviving, technology (general), trends, UK, United States, universities, Walmart of Education --> New Amazon.com of Higher Education, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Towards a Reskilling Revolution: Industry-Led Action for the Future of Work — from weforum.org
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution impacts skills, tasks and jobs, there is growing concern that both job displacement and talent shortages will impact business dynamism and societal cohesion. A proactive and strategic effort is needed on the part of all relevant stakeholders to manage reskilling and upskilling to mitigate against both job losses and talent shortages.
Through the Preparing for the Future of Work project, the World Economic Forum provides a platform for designing and implementing intra-industry collaboration on the future of work, working closely with the public sector, unions and educators. The output of the project’s first phase of work, Towards a Reskilling Revolution: A Future of Jobs for All, highlighted an innovative method to identify viable and desirable job transition pathways for disrupted workers. This second report, Towards a Reskilling Revolution: Industry-Led Action for the Future of Work extends our previous research to assess the business case for reskilling and establish its magnitude for different stakeholders. It also outlines a roadmap for selected industries to address specific challenges and opportunities related to the transformation of their workforce.
See the PDF file / report here.
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