Over 400 participants attended the 2018 Knowledge Without Boundaries Research Summit. This virtual event allowed attendees to view dynamic presentations, engage in thought-provoking question and answer sessions, all while being comfortably situated in their own homes. Yes, it was a highly successful event! And, we are working to make the 2019 KWB Research Summit even better.
Following the conference, I took a much needed vacation. During this time, I reflected on all of the situations and interactions within the four days and came to this realization… You all are completely awesome in every way! I was able to “meet” so many of you during the four days and appreciated the opportunity to make many meaningful connections with members I had not had a chance to interact with in the past. The face-to-face capability of the platform used during this conference allowed for many of our members to connect and interact for future initiatives and new friendships. Thank you to all who attended!
Many of you submitted dynamic proposals for consideration and we had a great representation of topics within the presentations during the summit (see list below). Congratulations to the following CWDIR members on your dynamic presentations:
Leading Virtual Research Teams for Collaboration, Engagement, and Advancement
Presenters: Donna Smith, Kimberly Underwood, Rehema Underwood
The Shift from Diversity to Inclusion: On the Road to Servant Leadership
Presenter: Christopher Hicks
Millennials in the Workplace: Exploring Managerial Perceptions in Multi-Generational Organizations
Presenter: Rehema Underwood
Exploring the Lived Experiences of Transgender Individuals in Traditional Organizations
Presenter: Donna Smith
The Role of the Modern Day Educator in the Social Justice Movement: An Exploration of Police Violence, the #BLM Movement, and the Classroom
Presenter: Kimberly Underwood
Renal Cell Carcinoma: Raising Awareness through Experience, Education, Early Detection, and Advocacy. A Survivor’s Autobiography Case Study
Presenter: Giselle Castillo
Fostering an Inclusive Workforce: Not Why, But How?
Presenters: Kimberly Underwood, Angie Williams
The Impact of Female Micromanagement on Male Workers: A Qualitative Empirical Phenomenological Study
Presenter: Giselle Castillo
Presentation of Case Study Methodology & Design from a Scholar-Practitioner Perspective
Presenter: Barbara Mather
Promoting Cultural and Social Acceptance in the Classroom: A Lesson in Building Cultural Equity
Presenter: Katherine Temple
Recalibrating Diversity and Inclusion: Exploring Organizational Diversity Socialization Through the Lens of New Members
Presenter: Kimberly Underwood
Can You Reach Career Readiness in a Self-Driving Car?
Presenter: Helen Schleckser
SMARTNotebook
Presenter: Beth Perry
Workplace Violence Regarding Retention and Turnover
Presenter: James Ashton
Assessing Strategic Thinking Behaviors of Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership Alumni
Presenters: Daniel Roberts, Marisela Jimenez and team
Knowledge Without Boundaries 2.0
Presenter: Kimberly Underwood
Sensing the Weak Signals of the Future: Attributes of the SPL Model
Presenter: Herman van Niekerk and team
Further, this event would not have been successful without those who volunteered in various capacities to assist within this summit. Please, allow me the opportunity to recognize the amazing members of our center who volunteered during this event: Donna Smith, Rehema Underwood, Hilary Johnson-Lutz, Maryse Nazon, Ray Bynum, Sandra Sessoms-Penny and Alana Lyles.
As we move into a new academic year, I wish each of you the very best and look forward to your continued successes in the upcoming year!
