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  • How can storytelling unlock the world of anthropology?

How can storytelling unlock the world of anthropology?

September 27th, 2023|

Storytelling has always captivated the human imagination, connecting us across time and cultures. It is an ancient art form that transcends boundaries and allows us to make sense of the world. While anthropologists and social scientists are renowned for their analytical prowess, their training to tell compelling stories, especially for public audiences, is often lacking. To remedy this, we created [...]

  • Why Stay in Touch with Alumni from Your Institution?

Why Stay in Touch with Alumni from Your Institution?

August 30th, 2023|

Alumni are like extended kin: both are based on “connections.” With kin, association is based on family (e.g., marriage/partnership, offspring) while connections with alumni come about by virtue of shared experience – typically in a college or university. How many of us have ever reached out to an alum? Has it ever occurred to us that they might be [...]

  • How Can Anthropologists Prepare for Careers in AI?

How Can Anthropologists Prepare for Careers in AI?

August 16th, 2023|

The acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) is sending shockwaves across industries. As companies rapidly adopt AI to streamline operations, conduct research, and drive innovation, what does this change mean for the role of anthropologists in business? How can anthropology graduates position themselves to deliver value in an AI-driven future? Insights from the Frontlines of Business Anthropology In a recent [...]

  • How Can We Help Advance the Future of Organizational Anthropology?

How Can We Help Advance the Future of Organizational Anthropology?

August 2nd, 2023|

The future of organizational anthropology, a field I have identified with for over 20 years, has claimed more attention for me over the last year or two. One result has been two fascinating roundtable sessions I co-designed with colleagues* for conferences that brought together anthropologists working with organizations. While organizational anthropology has existed as a practice or sub-discipline for [...]

  • Commission Meeting 07-20-23

Commission Meeting 07-20-23

July 26th, 2023|

The latest Anthropological Career Readiness Network meeting was held on July 20, 2023. In the meeting, the group covered several initiatives aimed at enhancing the career readiness of anthropology graduates. One of the key initiatives discussed during the meeting was the implementation of the Speakers Bureau. This platform facilitates valuable connections between professionals from diverse sectors, including technology, healthcare, [...]

  • How can anthropologists help organizations adapt to disruptive change

How can anthropologists help organizations adapt to disruptive change?

July 19th, 2023|

The following story describes a cascading set of challenges that a large regional credit union faced in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like other organizations, the credit union needed to quickly adapt to a set of organizational headaches, if not crises. Its digitally-oriented response ultimately set it on a more competitive footing in a rapidly changing financial services landscape. [...]

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