Tomorrowʼs Minds at Work News, insights, tips, and commentary from members of the Columbia University School of Professional Studies. Contribute to the blog Category - Any -AlumniFacultyImpacts and InsightsIn the CommunityIn the MediaKnowledge BaseOffice of the DeanPress ReleaseResearch & PublicationsSchoolStaffStudent Wiley Global Head of Talent Acquisition Amanda Green Offers Best Practices in Recruitment and Selection The class discussed recent hiring trends, especially in light of the COVID pandemic’s impact on hiring volume. Climate Policy’s Critical Moment is Here Dr. Cohen explains that environmental catastrophe from climate change is underway and the urgency to decarbonize the economy. Chairman and Founder of Sunrise Bluff Capital Group Dr. Steven Koura Advises HCM Capstone Students He emphasized the importance of connecting to the business strategy and being able to communicate return on investment. Is AI the New EI? HCM leaders have always stressed the importance of emotional intelligence. Is AI the new EI, and should it be? President of Northern Illinois University Dr. Lisa Freeman Discusses Strategic Change in Higher Ed Dr. Freeman cited the perspective of a fellow president, “People aren’t afraid of change, they are afraid of loss.” Governing New York City Dr. Cohen discusses the priorities of focus for the next Mayor of New York City. Investing for Tomorrow Can Prevent Tragedy Today Dr. Cohen addresses the tragedy in Surfside, Florida and the need for infrastructural investment to prevent future tragedies. “Houston, We Have a Problem” – Timeless Lessons in Leadership and the Use of Power Organizational and HCM leaders can learn much from the 1970 Apollo 13 space mission. The Ethics of Legal Compliance – Do Organizational Values Intersect the Law? HCM Lecturer Susan Alevas challenges students to revisit legal compliance in the workplace through a sharper ethical lens. Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement Dr. Dennis Mitchell Discusses Columbia’s Antiracism Plan with HCM Students Dr. Mitchell shared the eight areas of focus of the University’s forthcoming antiracism plan. President Biden’s Climate Change Political Strategy Dr. Cohen discusses Biden's political strategy toward gaining bipartisanship on infrastructure and reconciliation bills. Faculty Boehringer Ingelheim USA Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Nancy Di Dia Visits HCM Students "My aspiration is a culture of belonging." Load More