Clear Communication: Open, transparent, and timely communication is the cornerstone of effective team management. Ensure everyone understands their roles, responsibilities, and the overarching goals. Foster an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas and concerns. As a part of our series about the five things you need to successfully…

Ethics: Ensure the use of the technology doesn’t result in harm to groups or individuals. For example, using historical loan repayment data, coupled with AI, to automate loan approvals, where AI can help amplify the bias against people of certain races or ethnicities because of historical practices against them. In…

You must understand the unique needs of the students. Living and teaching in South Alabama, I can see that the needs are different, and technology needs to represent those needs. An example would include developing an adaptive learning app for rural students with limited internet access by conducting on-the-ground research…

Focus on your users and understand their problems. It’s easy to build something people don’t want or need. You need to serve users and problems, not just create new technology. In recent years, Big Tech has gotten a bad rep. But of course, many tech companies are doing important work…

Your technology needs to solve a discreet problem for a discreet person. People want technology that makes their life easier or entertains them. If you can hone in on that, your technology has a solid starting point. In recent years, Big Tech has gotten a bad rep. But of course…

Commit to upholding the highest standards of quality. Rigor, credentials, and student outcomes must not be compromised for the sake of convenience. In recent years, Big Tech has gotten a bad rep. But of course, many tech companies are doing important work making monumental positive changes to society, health, and…

Don’t get too caught up in the tech itself. At the end of the day, this tool exists to make a social difference for humans. Ensure the technology addresses human needs and truly makes that difference. In recent years, Big Tech has gotten a bad rep. But of course, many…

There is not a specific driving force that propels people into doing something they usually wouldn’t. Heroism is seen in the quiet moments behind the scenes, where passion and unwavering dedication drive meaningful and impactful work. The characteristics that a person already holds within themselves position them to contribute to…

Leveraging Technology for Acceleration. Technology can be a powerful accelerator for effective team management. From my experience, integrating tools like project management software and communication platforms significantly enhance our ability to collaborate and stay organized. Whether it’s using collaborative documents for remote work or leveraging advanced analytics for performance…