We make assumptions every day. We often use assumptions as a shortcut when we lack firsthand knowledge. We assume we know what other people think and this prevents us from learning what they really ...

As researchers, we are comfortable with different aspects of the scientific method: Designing studies, implementing interventions, collecting and analyzing data, and synthesizing results. We progress ...

Over the years, I have been a member of several boards of directors. I’ve been part of teams that produced some great results – as well as teams that got bogged down when strong personalities became ...

Assumptions that some economists are employing in their theories appear to be detached from the real world. For example, in order to explain the economic crisis in Japan, Paul Krugman employed a ...

We all make assumptions in life. In fact, there are some who say that most of life is comprised of assumptions. By assuming that doing “X” will result in “Y,” we look to explain and to predict events ...

Leadership transitions are pivotal moments in any leader’s career. As you step into a new role, the initial days are a valuable opportunity to lay the foundation for the future. However, they also ...

Our IHE community may disagree on many things, but the one thing we seem to agree on is the wisdom of our own thinking. Read the pieces on Views, Blog U, and the Comments on IHE and you don’t get the ...