https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp en-us 2023-10-16 16:24:43 UTC 2023-12-02 00:50:16 UTC hello@padlet.com burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749186411 Achieving higher proficiency in problem-solving skills in Technology-Rich Environments
J. M. Galliart’s (2020) on problem-solving skills in tech-rich environments for baby boomers, which prompted me to consider this focus for research.  ]]> 2023-10-16 16:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749186411 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749199911 Preparing Individuals for the Work Force and Beyond!
Answering my research question will help me support those I seek to grow and leave a legacy that can be built on and further developed to continue impacting employees and those entering the workforce.  ]]> 2023-10-16 16:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749199911 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749202473 Workforce Difference in Technology Exposure, Understanding, and Proficiency Levels
This short clip highlights the differences between the generations regarding technology.  This clip also can lead us to consider the different learning and development needs the generations need to solve successfully in a technology-rich environment.]]> 2023-10-16 16:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749202473 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749215579 Best Learning Environment
In order to prepare all generations, we need to understand and develop learning programs that are the most effective.  This is the focus of my research question.]]> 2023-10-16 16:49:50 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749215579 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749227590 Preparing for a Twilight Career
I have a 30-year career in Human Resources Management; however, for all these years, I have also taught as an adjunct instructor.  As I transition to my twilight career, I want to prepare for a career in teaching and consulting.  As I transition,  I also want to ensure the workforce is prepared for future needs.  Working in HR, I see the challenges that currently exist in meeting workforce needs.  My research interest will align with this goal as I seek to leave a legacy and help prepare for the workforce of the future, as well as create better learning environments for different generations and learning styles that may develop more successfully in different learning environments.]]> 2023-10-16 16:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749227590 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749241271 About My Research Interest
Society must prepare the future workforce to meet significant technological skills and other skill sets.  Rainer Strack talks about the mismatch of skills in Germany that must be addressed; however, those needs are also global.  Preparing the workforce to address these needs while also enhancing their lives is the focus of my research question, which in its current rendition reads:

How do factors such as the availability of resources, support systems, and organizational culture impact the success of different workplace learning approaches for various generations, such as Baby Boomers (1946-1964), Generation X (1963-1980), Millennials (1981-1996), and GenZ (1997-2012), in achieving higher proficiency in their problem-solving skills in Technology-Rich Environments and how might organizations best strategically align resources to address the needs of multiple generations? ]]> 2023-10-16 17:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749241271 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749276269 Staying Engaged in the Workforce with Flexible Employment Opportunity - Teaching and Consulting
Many individuals on the tail end of the Baby Boomer generation may want to stay engaged in the workplace but desire more flexible employment.  I want to position myself to continue working more as an adjunct instructor (which I have done for 30 years) and consultant as I transition toward retirement.  This plan will help me transition not only myself for my personal needs but also help my work environment and professions as other individuals are developed in the profession.  It will also help with labor shortage issues.]]> 2023-10-16 17:24:27 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749276269 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749279908 2023-10-16 17:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749279908 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749284297 Skills Mismatch
We must learn how to provide appropriate development opportunities in the work world to help address the skills mismatch or gap that exists and will continue to exist with our workforce needs.  This situation is particularly true in the area of technology and problem-solving.]]> 2023-10-16 17:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749284297 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749289454 Bachelor of Arts Music
My undergraduate studies focused on vocal music at the University of Arkansas.  Without financial support or family appreciation of education to support me, I could not find a way to student teach, so I received a BA and started working at an arts park.  There, I started working with people and volunteers.  Later, my career continued on a people-focused path in human resources management.  Because I did not have the support I needed to complete my original path, I have always wanted to help others succeed on their path, including their entry into the work world and their growth and development in the workplace.  ]]> 2023-10-16 17:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749289454 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749291792 Masters Human Resources Development
My work world navigated to an opportunity to develop as an HR practitioner, and I was encourage to complete a Masters program in Human Resources Development at Webster University.]]> 2023-10-16 17:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749291792 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749296057 Post Masters Graduate Certificate in Educational Statistics and Research Methods
While completing my doctorate coursework at the University of Arkansas, I got sidetracked and completed a graduate certificate in educational statistics and research methods because several courses were in both programs, and I was labeled a Quant.  It is important to note that I am not confident with the label and am interested in qualitative work too.  I was successful in this program because I work extremely hard, and the field of total rewards is quantitative in many ways, so my work world had prepared me for the challenge.  ]]> 2023-10-16 17:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749296057 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749299343 Volunteer Leader
I have been blessed to have the opportunity to learn so much from my profession and, in turn, help develop other HR professionals.  The spotlight above is outdated; however, it shares my passion for the world of human resources and, in turn, human resources development. ]]> 2023-10-16 17:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749299343 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749302519 EdD Dissertation Completion
While my doctoral program was sidetracked due to health issues and my committee leaving the institution during the same time, I am pleased to be back on my journey of EdD Dissertation Completion.]]> 2023-10-16 17:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749302519 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749307626 Healthy Work and Student Life Balance
I will keep from burning out by enjoying activities like going to a touring Broadway Show.]]> 2023-10-16 17:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749307626 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749310985 Adjunct Instructor
For approximately 30 years, I have had a side career as an adjunct instructor, which has allowed me to help grow individuals as they seek to develop skills to help them enter or grow in the work world.  Most often, my courses have been related to human resources.]]> 2023-10-16 17:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749310985 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749313538 TOTAL REWARDS
A professor of mine reached out to me to recruit and grow my career, developing me into a specialist in Total Rewards and Human Resources Development.  While I have worked as an internal practitioner in organizations, I have also, more recently, had the opportunity to work as a consultant to organizations, helping them with their total rewards strategies and needs.  One strategy relates to employee's desires to have learning and development growth opportunities within the organization.]]> 2023-10-16 17:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749313538 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749323536 Ideation
Like Connectedness, Ideation will help me generate ideas as I conduct my literature review and potentially uncover variables that may have been overlooked.]]> 2023-10-16 17:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749323536 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749325163 INPUT
Research naturally requires the ability to sift through a lot of data. I will use this strength to obtain, understand, and organize my research. ]]> 2023-10-16 17:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749325163 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749327147 Intellection
As I go through my doctoral journey, I need to lean into the theme of intellection and set aside time each day to organize and direct my thoughts productively and efficiently.]]> 2023-10-16 17:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749327147 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749328802 Connectedness
I can lean on my Connectedness strength to help make connections with data and those I am endeavoring to help with my research.]]> 2023-10-16 17:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749328802 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749332908 INDIVIDUALIZATION
My strength of Individualization will help me as I research the most effective learning environments for various generations and subgroups within the workforce while remembering that everyone has unique needs.]]> 2023-10-16 17:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749332908 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749345568 Baby Boomers and Technology
As someone born in 1963 and at the tale end of the baby boomers, although I have been exposed to technology since college, I can relate to not having the privilege of growing up with technology.  While I am considering expanding my research to other generations, I am particularly interested in baby boomers and the workforce's need to retain their talent as long as possible. ]]> 2023-10-16 18:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749345568 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749347799 Generations and Technology
We are at a unique time where numerous generations in the workforce have different experiences and exposure to technology.  This situation is significant as our world continues to depend on fast technological change and needs a skilled workforce that is effective at problem-solving in a technology-rich environment.  ]]> 2023-10-16 18:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749347799 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749897100 Healthy Work and Student Life Balance
I will keep from burning out by enjoying activities like painting.]]> 2023-10-17 02:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749897100 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749903261 Healthy Work and Student Life Balance
I will keep from burning out by enjoying activities like an occasional get-a-way.

]]> 2023-10-17 02:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749903261 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749906667 Healthy Work and Student Life Balance
I will make time for family.]]> 2023-10-17 02:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749906667 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749913906 2023-10-17 02:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749913906 burnsmm1 https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749916278 Once my doctoral journey is complete, I will have only just begun!]]> 2023-10-17 02:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/burnsmm1/q68a60p9uf06dkkp/wish/2749916278