https://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 16 May 2026 01:04:15 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/peak-65.aspxMillions of Americans are turning 65 each year, reshaping workforce availability across key industries. Learn how retirements, delayed exits, and shifting talent pipelines are creating staffing pressure, leadership bottlenecks, and new opportunities for career changers.George TsongranisThu, 14 May 2026 13:53:17 Peak 65 and Workforce ChallengesMillions of Americans are turning 65 each year, reshaping workforce availability across key industries. Learn how retirements, delayed exits, and shifting talent pipelines are creating staffing pressure, leadership bottlenecks, and new opportunities for career changers.A gray and black curly haired professional woman at a desk with a tablethttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/peak-65.aspxProfessional Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/the-best-teammate.aspxGreat teammates elevate culture and outcomes—even without a formal leadership title. This article explores how professionalism, initiative, and humility build trust, strengthen collaboration, and support shared success.George TsongranisThu, 07 May 2026 15:06:08 The Teammate Everyone Wants to Work WithGreat teammates elevate culture and outcomes—even without a formal leadership title. This article explores how professionalism, initiative, and humility build trust, strengthen collaboration, and support shared success.A soccer player helping his teammate uphttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/the-best-teammate.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Managementhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/force-multipliers.aspxThis article reframes growth through “force multipliers” — ways organizations increase impact without simply adding more resources. It explores how people, processes, and technology work together to improve efficiency, consistency, and performance when aligned intentionally.George TsongranisThu, 30 Apr 2026 11:35:55 Force Multipliers: Maximizing Organizational LeverageThis article reframes growth through “force multipliers” — ways organizations increase impact without simply adding more resources. It explores how people, processes, and technology work together to improve efficiency, consistency, and performance when aligned intentionally.A seesaw balanced with ballshttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/force-multipliers.aspxLeadership and Management,Process Improvementhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/better-meetings-better-work.aspxMeetings can either sharpen focus or drain it. This article breaks down practical ways to make meetings more productive by clarifying purpose, inviting only essential participants, and scheduling intentionally.George TsongranisTue, 21 Apr 2026 13:34:04 Better Meetings, Better WorkMeetings can either sharpen focus or drain it. This article breaks down practical ways to make meetings more productive by clarifying purpose, inviting only essential participants, and scheduling intentionally.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/better-meetings-better-work.aspxLeadership and Managementhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/mission-vision-values.aspxMission, vision, and values are the “why,” the “where,” and the “how” of a strong organization. When they’re clear—and actually used—they keep decisions aligned, culture consistent, and the brand recognizable for the right reasons.George TsongranisThu, 16 Apr 2026 15:30:14 Transmitting Mission, Vision, and ValuesMission, vision, and values are the “why,” the “where,” and the “how” of a strong organization. When they’re clear—and actually used—they keep decisions aligned, culture consistent, and the brand recognizable for the right reasons.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/mission-vision-values.aspxLeadership and Management,Professional Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/pm-for-today.aspxProject management is a universal skill set, and this redesigned certificate reflects that reality. This article explains how USF updated the program with practical AI integration, applied scenarios, and modern learning design to help professionals plan, communicate, manage risk, and deliver results in any field.Paul CapelloThu, 09 Apr 2026 13:31:10 Redesigning Project Management Education for Today’s WorldProject management is a universal skill set, and this redesigned certificate reflects that reality. This article explains how USF updated the program with practical AI integration, applied scenarios, and modern learning design to help professionals plan, communicate, manage risk, and deliver results in any field.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/pm-for-today.aspxProject Management,Technologyhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/human-centric-management.aspxSpreadsheets don’t do the work. People do. This piece makes the case for people-first management that builds trust, supports growth, and drives better results without turning leadership into a command-and-control routine.George TsongranisThu, 09 Apr 2026 11:01:34 A Case for Human-Centric ManagementSpreadsheets don’t do the work. People do. This piece makes the case for people-first management that builds trust, supports growth, and drives better results without turning leadership into a command-and-control routine.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/human-centric-management.aspxLeadership and Management,Technologyhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/separating-yourself.aspxStanding out at work doesn’t mean stepping away from the team—it means raising your own standard in a way that elevates everyone around you. In this guest feature from Follow Your Effort, George Klimis explores how individual accountability, emotional intelligence, and consistent effort drive stronger team performance, backed by research from Harvard Business Review, Gallup, and Google’s Project Aristotle.George KlimisMon, 06 Apr 2026 15:27:55 Separating Yourself from the Pack: Individualism as Part of a TeamStanding out at work doesn’t mean stepping away from the team—it means raising your own standard in a way that elevates everyone around you. In this guest feature from Follow Your Effort, George Klimis explores how individual accountability, emotional intelligence, and consistent effort drive stronger team performance, backed by research from Harvard Business Review, Gallup, and Google’s Project Aristotle.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/separating-yourself.aspxLeadership and Management,Professional Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/people-make-ai-work.aspxAI is changing how projects move forward, but it has not replaced the need for human leadership. This article explores why communication, accountability, coordination, and sound judgment still sit at the center of effective project management.Truman AlfaroMon, 06 Apr 2026 14:14:53 AI Is Changing Project Management. People Still Make It Work.AI is changing how projects move forward, but it has not replaced the need for human leadership. This article explores why communication, accountability, coordination, and sound judgment still sit at the center of effective project management.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/people-make-ai-work.aspxLeadership and Management,Project Managementhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/elasticity-for-the-modern-workforce.aspxAs workplace change accelerates, “elasticity” — the ability to adapt quickly — is becoming a must-have career skill. This article explores how tech fluency, strong communication, and project management fundamentals help professionals stay resilient and ready for what’s next.Mark KoulianosThu, 02 Apr 2026 15:16:57 Elasticity for the Modern WorkforceAs workplace change accelerates, “elasticity” — the ability to adapt quickly — is becoming a must-have career skill. This article explores how tech fluency, strong communication, and project management fundamentals help professionals stay resilient and ready for what’s next.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/elasticity-for-the-modern-workforce.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Managementhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/summer-camps-2026.aspxLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.aSummer’s coming fast, and USF Summer Camps are a smart way to keep kids learning without it feeling like school. From robotics and coding to cybersecurity, medicine, and aerospace, students in grades 2–12 can explore big ideas through hands-on, confidence-building fun on USF’s Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses.George TsongranisThu, 26 Mar 2026 11:28:01 Learning, Exploration, and Fun Await at USF Summer CampsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.aSummer’s coming fast, and USF Summer Camps are a smart way to keep kids learning without it feeling like school. From robotics and coding to cybersecurity, medicine, and aerospace, students in grades 2–12 can explore big ideas through hands-on, confidence-building fun on USF’s Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses.Kids at a robot summer camp in front of laptopshttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/summer-camps-2026.aspxDirector's Corner,K-12 Educationhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/online-fraud.aspxOnline fraud is rising fast as criminals exploit email, digital payments, and cloud systems. This article breaks down the real costs of cyber-enabled scams and the practical steps organizations can take to reduce risk through awareness and stronger safeguards.George TsongranisWed, 18 Mar 2026 11:21:19 The Growing Threat of Online FraudOnline fraud is rising fast as criminals exploit email, digital payments, and cloud systems. This article breaks down the real costs of cyber-enabled scams and the practical steps organizations can take to reduce risk through awareness and stronger safeguards.online fraud alerthttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/online-fraud.aspxInfoSec,Professional Development