Higher Education Reform

As a nation we rely on our higher education institutions and corporate training to teach people the necessary skills to live and work. While higher education is focused on general skills, training focuses more on specific skills needed to complete the job. The future of education reform may include different types of educational options like traditional land grant universities, online universities, certificate programs and corporate sponsored training.

Land Grant: Traditional universities, endowments, and tax payer money to keep them running. They are considered the "gold standard" in education but are expensive and have difficulty serving non-traditional students and returning professionals. In the process of reforming as it falls behind other countries.

Online Education: Mirrors traditional universities but don't have large campuses. They are streamlined and generally don't have large overhead. They are cheaper when you consider the cost of lost work and housing that may accompany some traditional programs. They are better able to serve non-traditional and returning professionals. The modality is currently being integrated into traditional education and will have a growing demographic.

Certificate Programs: Online and face-to-face certificate programs that show mastery over a specific skill set. Is an alternative to formal education and works well with skilled trades, technology and I.T. Works well with higher education and corporate training.

Corporate Sponsored Training: While higher education fails to fill the skills gap, a greater burden will be placed on companies to train their own people. Special training within companies, partnering companies, and outside vendors help people to learn specific skills that can be directly applied to the workplace.

Balboa Park-Encapsulated Hiking

Right in the heart of San Diego are hiking trails that provide different levels of intensity from easy to moderate. A great place for people who don't have the time or transportation to make it out some some of the more challenging courses in the mountains.

Balboa has 5 different trail heads and color marks each of these trails so that hikers can understand their intensity. Printable maps are available below. A few of the trails are more wilderness based and some lead to park attractions. A good place for beginners and intermediates that want to finish up with a good place to eat.

What I liked about the trails were their convenience. If you live downtown one could walk, bike, or take a bus to Balboa and still enjoy the outdoors. Some of the trails along the highway are heavy with noise pollution. The trails are well taken care of.

Because the intensity was low it was an easy and convenient place to hold  conversation while conversing and socializing. If you are going to hand out with your friends it makes sense to work in a little fitness as well.

http://www.balboapark.org/in-the-park/hiking-and-biking-trails

http://www.balboapark.org/in-the-park/trails

How to Manage Time with 10 Tips that Work

A nice video that offers some tips for time management at work that often leads to greater knowledge about how our activities determine our success. What I like about this video is that it helps you think about your goals and what you want to achieve with each meeting as well as when it is beneficial to cut down on social media distractions. 

International Conference on ICT for Human Development

Join us in Fukuoka, Japan from November 3-5, 2016 for this event on ICT for Human Development!

The aim of this event is to raise awareness of recent advances in ICT and human development, act as a catalyst for further research, improve international collaboration while bridging the scientific and technological differences between developed and developing nations, and most importantly to foster global security.

Submissions of 250 words in English are due by Friday, September 30, 2016 on any of these areas:

Culture, Globalization and Technology
Education and ICT for Education
Gender, Technology and Social Change
Healthcare and Health Informatics
ICT for Development (ICT4D)
Knowledge Management and Data
Sustainable Development
Travel Technology and Tourism

Web address: http://intesda.org/information-communication-technology-human-development/
Questions? secretariat@intesda.org

August 28th Taco & Tequilla Polo

The Gutierra and Estudillo families celebrate the 25th Annual Fernando Gutierrez Memorial Cup. With matches starting at 1pm and 3 pm and proceeds going to Compassion for Animals. A beautiful day at 72 degrees and a nice breeze to keep everyone cool.

Teams for the first round were Rule 1 Investments/ LA Jolla Polo & Craig Venter Institute while the teams for the second round were Monteverde & Club Polo Cabo. Consistent back and foth with mallet and ball at each chukker.

What I find most interesting about these matches is the power of the ponies specially bred for speed and agility. Within seconds they can change their line and head off in another direction . they arw not easily spooked and have some abi!lity to keepfocus.

The smell of grass and chattering the background play well with music and announcer to create excitement. Crowds gathered in groups and families to watch. Easy parking and comfortable arrangements add to the experience.

Http://www.sandiegopolo.com

Manager as the Essential People Person

The manager is the essential people person who has the capacity to coach, encourage, and draw together teams based on his or her people skills. After earning his title from years of diligent work, the manage must now impart his wisdom onto others.

The managers job is based in the ability to manage multiple personalities and redirect their thinking toward quantifiable and qualitative goals. His charisma is essential to his, and his departments measurable and perceived success.

The manager will need to coach and counsel his employees to greater success. Where they fail by either lack of skill or lack of  diligence he will impart his knowledge. A teacher and scholar at heart.

When times get tough he will seek to help his team reflect, regroup, and eventually conquer their challenges. A supporter, critic and shaman all together. He pushes his employees to be better than they thought they could. He is ever seeking excellence!

Three Little P's that Can Help Your Career

Sophistication comes through simplicity. Careers are life-long pursuits to find meaning and contribution. We forget much of the career rules, requirements and advice we receive over the years from mentors, family and friends. At its root enhancing your career is pretty easy to remember with three Little P's of Career Development.

Personality: Personality is relatively stable over time is part of what makes you who. Your emotional intelligence and ability to interact with others will make a big difference in your career.

Persistence: The ability to keep learning and showing consistent performance.   Employers want to know that you can consistently get things. True performance is long-lasting.

Perception:  Perception of yourself and perception by others. You must believe in your ability to achieve as well as help others to believe in your ability as well. Sometimes this is outward perception and at other times it is internal perception.