technology, media, and culture

  New Policy Implications With emerging technologies, corporations need to consider the impact of such driving forces within society and produce policies that are reflective of current concerns. There are many discussions surrounding new policies as technology rapidly grows; why they are necessary and what those entail. Wolff (2021) states that, in the U.S. “there is a much greater reliance on litigation and liability regimes to address safety and security failings after-the-fact”. This demonstrates the need for more proactive approaches and policies that capture current concerns and situations. Betty Tushabe asserts that, “decisions [are] meant to provide us with a safe environment” and addresses the reality that “governments don’t always match the pace at which we’re trying to face these issues” (TEDxTalk, 2018). Wolff (2021) further discusses concerns regarding creating and implementation of new polices, stating, “setting clear standards and rules for an ever-evolving technolo

Staying Competitive to Remain Relevant As technology evolves, the work of communication professionals similarly expands, weighing decisions that impact business plans, team building and development, and customer engagement. Here are a few tips to help your organization stay ahead of the pack: Be Creative Your audience knows who your competition is, so organizations should use what works for individual teams to execute goals rather than trying to keep up with every trend and falling behind. Listen to your employees to maximize role fits and foster growth. A team that is happy and prepared to do their job will deliver better results. This is supported by Devalekar (2021) stating that, “if you’re not taking your employee’s experience into consideration, your customers will go elsewhere: companies with highly engaged employees outperform their competitors by 147%”. Additionally, the Forbes Technology Council states, “staying competitive is a product of continually developing innov

  Leaders Navigating Technology The importance of leadership roles have new responsibilities with the advancement in technology, influencing dynamics within teams, business practices, and skill development. Continual growth of technologies means re-examining the structures within businesses and finding which tools and methods to utilize to achieve maximum results. Cortellazzo, Bruni, and Zampien (2019) found that “leaders are key actors in the development of a digital culture: they need to create relationships with multiple and scattered stakeholders, and focus on enabling collaborative processes in complex settings, while attending to pressing ethical concerns”. This demonstrates the wide scope of leadership responsibilities and the adaptability necessary to successfully navigate business in a tech world. This is supported by Jonk, Anscombe, and Aurik (2018) who state that, “as digitization disrupts at an ever-increasing rate, leaders are challenged to accurately anticipate shifts