Elizabeth Briody

Elizabeth Briody

About Elizabeth Briody

Elizabeth K. Briody is a business anthropologist who has been involved in cultural-change efforts for over 30 years -- first first at General Motors Research and later through her own consulting practice, Cultural Keys. She currently leads Anthropology's Career Readiness Commission along with Riall W. Nolan.
  • Why Don’t People Think to Ask an Anthropologist

Why Don’t People Think to Ask an Anthropologist?

A longstanding issue for anthropology has been its low public visibility. The effects in the US, UK, and elsewhere range from erroneous assumptions about the discipline, to still-too-few "seats at the table" in contributing to public conversations and debates, policy, and governance. Economists, psychologists, and political scientists are first among the social and behavioral scientists to be interviewed by journalists when local and national events take place, human actions are questioned, politics are debated, and new movies and books are reviewed. Many anthropologists have been asking: “Where are the anthropologists? Why aren’t members of the media talking to us?” The [...]

  • Career-related Sessions at AAA

Career-related Sessions at AAA

Lots of great career-related sessions and workshops are planned for the AAA Meetings in Seattle, WA (Nov. 9-13).  Here is a sampling: Executive Session, Live-Streamed: Unsettling Anthropology to Prepare Students: Career Readiness Commission Results, Recommendations, Implementation, , Nov. 9, 8:00 a.m. NAPA Session: The Unsettled History of the Future of Organizational Anthropology: An Engaged Roundtable Discussion, , Nov. 9, 2:00 p.m. NAPA/AAA Careers Expo 2022: , Nov. 10, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Workshop: Translating Anthropological Knowledge to Practice in Medical Education, , Nov. 12, 8:00 a.m. Workshop: Going Up? Offering the Perfect Elevator Pitch!  , Nov. 12, 10:15 a.m. [...]

  • Our First Year Review

Our First Year Review

If you’re interested in what the Commission has been doing during the past year, check out our “First Year Review” which is now posted on the website. You’ll find a description of what the Commission is, what we planned to do for Year One, and what we actually accomplished. The Review concludes with a list of things we have planned for the future. If you’re interested in finding out more about us, or about contributing to any of our future activities, get in touch with either Elizabeth (elizabeth.briody@gmail.com) or Riall (rwnolan@purdue.edu ).

  • Nailing the Interview Workshop

Nailing the Interview Workshop

At the upcoming Building Careers in Anthropology Conference, Beth Holland will be putting on a workshop titled: Nailing the Interview. She sat down with Matt Artz to discuss her workshop and what participants could expect to get out of it. https://youtu.be/xY16laL8jMc Workshop Abstract The interview is THE clutch moment in a job search. And when it comes to interviewing, proper preparedness can prevent a painful performance and loss of opportunity. We will learn how to prepare for upcoming interviews in this workshop, specifically for a UX research position into which many graduates of anthropology programs are being hired. We will crystalize your [...]

  • Rework Your Teamwork: Techniques for Leaders and Team Members

Rework Your Teamwork: Techniques for Leaders and Team Members Workshop

At the upcoming Building Careers in Anthropology Conference, Jennifer Studebaker will be putting on a workshop titled: Rework Your Teamwork: Techniques for Leaders and Team Members. She sat down with Matt Artz to discuss her workshop and what participants could expect to get out of it. Workshop Abstract “You’ll be working in teams,” may elicit groans on your favorite reality TV show, but this workshop will provide you with tools and techniques to lead or join a team with enthusiasm. We will review the key elements of high-performing teams and how to apply an anthropological lens to achieve [...]

  • Becoming an Entrepreneurial Anthropologist

Becoming an Entrepreneurial Anthropologist Workshop

At the upcoming Building Careers in Anthropology Conference, Robert L. Adams, Jr., will be putting on a workshop titled: Becoming an Entrepreneurial Anthropologist. He sat down with Matt Artz to discuss his workshop and what participants could expect to get out of it. Watch the Video https://youtu.be/bfQgbdcXrXQ Workshop Abstract How do you translate your anthropological skills into a life-long vocation? Unlike in the past, the average professional will work for a variety of organizations throughout their career. Professionals must curate their career journeys rather than rely on their employers. This workshop examines how you can engage in active professional self- [...]

  • New online course at Arizona State University on cultural domain analysis (CDA)

New online course at Arizona State University on cultural domain analysis (CDA)

New online course at Arizona State University on cultural domain analysis (CDA). Start whenever you want and take whatever time you need to finish. Cost: $200.  Through lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises with software learn: (1) how to define a cultural domain; (2) methods, like free lists and pile sorts, for collecting data about how groups of people think about a set of things in a cultural domain; (3) methods for analyzing those data -- methods like multi-dimensional scaling, cluster analysis and cultural consensus analysis; and (4) methods for visualizing the results of your analysis in graphs. More info and [...]

  • Building Careers in Anthropology Conference

Building Careers in Anthropology Conference

The Building Careers in Anthropology was a resounding success. This comment by one instructor seems to convey the spirit and resolve of the Commission: "The conference was spot on! I came away with a renewed sense of hope for the future of the discipline." Please take some time to review: the Commission's past year and current state (Briody plenary, and future (Nolan plenary) communicating the value of anthropology to others (Tett plenary) the 12 workshops on various career-preparation topics, effectiveness in the workplace, teaching practice to students, and showcasing anthropology through social media. Plenary Talks [...]

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