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Academic Insight: The Best of Academic Insight
In December 2019, the first article in my Academic Insight column was published in Fargo, INC!. My dream and mission of bridging the gap between academia and business practitioners had begun. More
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in Advice, Columns, Latest ArticlesAcademic Insight: Increasing Productivity
In this issue of Fargo, INC!, I will be sharing three tools and pieces of advice to help you improve your ability to prioritize tasks, to help you overcome procrastination and improve your ability to focus and to help you develop a mindset that can lead to more results over time. More
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Academic Insight with Shontarius D. Aikens
Is it possible to illustrate an organization’s strategy on a one page document? Absolutely! More
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Asking the Right Questions with the Right Intentions
The science fiction film I, Robot is set in the year 2035. Del Spooner, a homicide detective in the Chicago Police Department, receives a phone call to investigate a crime scene. More
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in Advice, Columns, Featured, Latest ArticlesAcademic Insight: Understanding Industry Structure Using Porter’s Five Forces
At the heart of business strategy is a framework developed by Harvard Business Professor Michael Porter that helps managers understand and evaluate five major forces that shape the structure and landscape of an industry. More
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Academic Insight: Additional Practical Advice for Nascent Managers and Supervisors
It is Dr. Aikens hope that these additional pieces of advice would be of great benefit to nascent managers and supervisors, or perhaps a refresher to experienced managers and supervisors. More
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Power and Influence: Guidelines for New Managerial Leaders
I started working in my first managerial position in the year 2000, right after graduate school. More
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Academic Insight: What Motivates Your Employees
In the February 2020 issue of Fargo, INC!, I shared my perspectives on what managers and leaders can do to be intentional and purposeful when using technology within organizations. More
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The 6SA Framework: Crafting an Argument in 120 words or less
The ability to craft an argument and to defend one’s position in a logical and succinct manner is a critical skill for managers. More
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Being Intentional and Purposeful with Technology: Part 2
In the February 2020 issue of Fargo, INC!, I shared my perspectives on what managers and leaders can do to be intentional and purposeful when using technology within organizations. More
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Academic Insight: Overcoming Resistance To Change
Welcome to 2022! It’s a new year with new possibilities. More
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Increasing Your Value in The Workplace: A Holistic Approach for 2022
Have you ever stopped to think about the value you bring to an organization? More
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Academic Insight: 6 Questions Guiding the Basics of Organizational Structure
Employees and the collective departments need to communicate and collaborate with each other on a regular basis. More
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Academic Insight: Workplace Culture Encourages Employee Retention
Shontarius D. Aikens, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Management at Offutt School of Business at Concordia College. More
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Academic Insight: Analyzing Complex Problems Using 4 Paradigms
One of the many things that I stress to my management students is to learn how to analyze a situation, scenario, or problem in depth before determining a solution to resolve it. More
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Academic Insight: Creating Valuable User Guides and Handbooks
A key focus in the management discipline is the effective and efficient allocation and use of resources. More
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Academic Insight: A Collaborative Approach for Conducting Performance Evaluations
Most managers and employees dread the performance evaluation process. More
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Using The 7S Model To Improve Organizational Alignment
It is my hope that this will be a good starting point if you feel that your organization is due for an organizational alignment checkup. More
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Academic Insight: The Importance Of Empathy And Grace In The Workplace
Throughout my career, I often participate in panels and discussions where I share my personal experiences of being an African-American male in today’s society. More
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What Is Your Leadership Philosophy?
Over the years that I have taught Leadership Theory to undergraduate and graduate students More
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