https://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usMon, 07 Sep 2026 23:29:04 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/preserving-critical-thinking.aspxAI can be a great co-pilot, but you still need to know where you’re going. This piece looks at why critical thinking matters more in an AI-driven workplace and how professionals can use new tools without letting their own problem-solving skills go on autopilot.Mark KoulianosThu, 27 Aug 2026 13:34:55 Preserving Critical Thinking in an AI-Driven WorldAI can be a great co-pilot, but you still need to know where you’re going. This piece looks at why critical thinking matters more in an AI-driven workplace and how professionals can use new tools without letting their own problem-solving skills go on autopilot.a woman's mind exploding with creative ideashttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/preserving-critical-thinking.aspxDirector's Corner,InfoSec,Technologyhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/law-school-success-begins-with-lsat-success.aspxLaw school starts before the first lecture, case brief, or cold call in class. This piece looks at how LSAT preparation sharpens the critical thinking, reading, and reasoning skills that aspiring attorneys will rely on throughout law school and well beyond it.George TsongranisTue, 18 Aug 2026 14:36:25 Law School Success Begins with LSAT SuccessLaw school starts before the first lecture, case brief, or cold call in class. This piece looks at how LSAT preparation sharpens the critical thinking, reading, and reasoning skills that aspiring attorneys will rely on throughout law school and well beyond it.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/law-school-success-begins-with-lsat-success.aspxLegal,Paralegal,Test Prephttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/ready-for-ai.aspxBefore asking what AI can do, ask whether the process is worth automating. This piece looks at why fixing workflows first helps AI become an accelerator for improvement instead of a faster way to repeat the same problems.Mark KoulianosThu, 13 Aug 2026 13:04:24 Is Your Process Ready for AI?Before asking what AI can do, ask whether the process is worth automating. This piece looks at why fixing workflows first helps AI become an accelerator for improvement instead of a faster way to repeat the same problems.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/ready-for-ai.aspxDirector's Corner,Process Improvement,Technologyhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/back-to-school-career-forward.aspxBack-to-school season isn’t only for students with new backpacks and sharpened pencils. This piece looks at how professionals can use the same fresh-start energy to build new skills, gain momentum, and move their careers forward.George TsongranisThu, 06 Aug 2026 11:46:48 Back to School, Forward in Your CareerBack-to-school season isn’t only for students with new backpacks and sharpened pencils. This piece looks at how professionals can use the same fresh-start energy to build new skills, gain momentum, and move their careers forward.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/back-to-school-career-forward.aspxProfessional Development,Test Prephttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/high-cost-of-silo-thinking.aspxThe biggest obstacle to organizational success isn't always a lack of talent—sometimes it's talented teams working in isolation. This piece explores why breaking down silos leads to stronger collaboration, smarter decisions, and better results for everyone involved.George TsongranisThu, 30 Jul 2026 11:08:03 The High Cost of Silo ThinkingThe biggest obstacle to organizational success isn't always a lack of talent—sometimes it's talented teams working in isolation. This piece explores why breaking down silos leads to stronger collaboration, smarter decisions, and better results for everyone involved.High Cost of Silo Thinkinghttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/high-cost-of-silo-thinking.aspxLeadership and Management,Professional Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/transferable-skills.aspxJob titles change. Technology changes. Entire industries change. The professionals who keep moving forward are the ones with skills that go anywhere. This piece highlights three career essentials—communication, problem-solving, and adaptability—and why they're worth investing in no matter where your career takes you.George TsongranisThu, 23 Jul 2026 11:25:01 Transferable Skills for a Changing WorkforceJob titles change. Technology changes. Entire industries change. The professionals who keep moving forward are the ones with skills that go anywhere. This piece highlights three career essentials—communication, problem-solving, and adaptability—and why they're worth investing in no matter where your career takes you.Transferable Skillshttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/transferable-skills.aspxLeadership and Management,Professional Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/better-business-better-questions.aspxSuccessful projects begin long before work starts. This article explores how a structured intake process—built on discovery, strategic assessment, and thoughtful planning—reduces rework, aligns priorities, and sets teams up for success.George TsongranisThu, 16 Jul 2026 13:27:26 A Better Business Intake Process Begins with Better QuestionsSuccessful projects begin long before work starts. This article explores how a structured intake process—built on discovery, strategic assessment, and thoughtful planning—reduces rework, aligns priorities, and sets teams up for success.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/better-business-better-questions.aspxLeadership and Management,Professional Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/when-culture-speaks.aspxYou can tell a lot about an organization before anyone says a word. This piece explores how great workplace cultures are built through what people see, hear, and experience every day—and why the best cultures don't have to announce themselves because they speak for themselves.George TsongranisFri, 10 Jul 2026 16:52:41 When Culture Speaks for ItselfYou can tell a lot about an organization before anyone says a word. This piece explores how great workplace cultures are built through what people see, hear, and experience every day—and why the best cultures don't have to announce themselves because they speak for themselves.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/when-culture-speaks.aspxLeadership and Management,Professional Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/burnout.aspxFor many young professionals, burnout isn't showing up after decades on the job, it's arriving in the first few years. This piece looks at why that's happening, from financial pressure to the "always-on" workplace, and what both employees and leaders can do to create healthier, more sustainable careers.George TsongranisThu, 02 Jul 2026 00:26:18 Burnout: A Growing Concern for Young ProfessionalsFor many young professionals, burnout isn't showing up after decades on the job, it's arriving in the first few years. This piece looks at why that's happening, from financial pressure to the "always-on" workplace, and what both employees and leaders can do to create healthier, more sustainable careers.Burntouthttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/burnout.aspxLeadership and Management,Professional Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/process-improvement-first.aspxEveryone wants to talk about AI—but the smartest organizations fix their processes first. This piece explains why better workflows, clear validation, and Lean Six Sigma principles are the real foundation for successful AI adoption.Mark KoulianosThu, 25 Jun 2026 10:16:25 Before AI: Why Process Improvement Comes FirstEveryone wants to talk about AI—but the smartest organizations fix their processes first. This piece explains why better workflows, clear validation, and Lean Six Sigma principles are the real foundation for successful AI adoption.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/process-improvement-first.aspxDirector's Corner,Process Improvementhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/anticipatory-leadership.aspxThe best leaders don’t need a crystal ball—they just know how to look a few moves ahead. This piece makes the case for anticipatory leadership: watching trends, building skills early, and keeping teams informed before change turns into chaos.George TsongranisThu, 18 Jun 2026 13:38:09 Leading Ahead: The Value of Anticipatory LeadershipThe best leaders don’t need a crystal ball—they just know how to look a few moves ahead. This piece makes the case for anticipatory leadership: watching trends, building skills early, and keeping teams informed before change turns into chaos.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/anticipatory-leadership.aspxLeadership and Managementhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/professional-confidence.aspxSelf-doubt can show up at any career stage, but confidence is trainable. Learn how gaining expertise, applying it through experience, and staying committed to growth helps professionals show up with greater composure and clarity.George TsongranisThu, 11 Jun 2026 13:15:21 The Foundations of Professional ConfidenceSelf-doubt can show up at any career stage, but confidence is trainable. Learn how gaining expertise, applying it through experience, and staying committed to growth helps professionals show up with greater composure and clarity.Confidence: Switched onhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2026/professional-confidence.aspxBusiness,Leadership and Management,Professional Development