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Not At The Expense Of Me: Best Practices For Black Women Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Social Justice Practitioners In Higher Education, Brittney Michelle Elese Fink Jan 2024

Not At The Expense Of Me: Best Practices For Black Women Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Social Justice Practitioners In Higher Education, Brittney Michelle Elese Fink

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This qualitative research paper investigated the intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic and the year 2020 in sparking a phenomenon of hiring chief diversity officers (CDOs) in higher education. By exploring the interplay between the pandemic, racial justice movements, evolving higher education landscape, and institutional accountability, this study aimed to understand the motivations behind the increased hiring of CDOs during this transformative period. Additionally, this research examined the specific effects of this phenomenon on Black women diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice (DEI&J) professionals in higher education. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by …


A Systematic Review Of The Effectiveness Of Family-Based Treatment With And Without Adjunctive Treatment For Children And Adolescents With Eating Disorders, Carly Poynter Jan 2024

A Systematic Review Of The Effectiveness Of Family-Based Treatment With And Without Adjunctive Treatment For Children And Adolescents With Eating Disorders, Carly Poynter

Theses and Dissertations

Family-based treatment (FBT) has been widely accepted as the first-line treatment for children and adolescents with restrictive eating disorders. While this treatment has been widely studied and accepted as best practice, most studies confirming its effectiveness focus on the treatment of anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN). There have been many studies aimed at providing adjunctive treatment to enhance the effectiveness of this treatment, but these benefits have yet to be cumulatively studied. The primary objectives of this study were to 1) summarize the effectiveness of FBT for the wide range of eating disorders, 2) summarize the effectiveness of …


The Success Strategies Of The Iranian-American Women Who Initially Received Their Primary And/Or Secondary Education In The Post-Revolution Iranian Education System In Attaining Higher Education Degrees In The United States, Niloufar Mirhashemi Jan 2024

The Success Strategies Of The Iranian-American Women Who Initially Received Their Primary And/Or Secondary Education In The Post-Revolution Iranian Education System In Attaining Higher Education Degrees In The United States, Niloufar Mirhashemi

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The driving theme for this research was cultural discontinuity as experienced in the American academic institutions. Cultural discontinuity is understood as a way in which the cultural practices and values of students’ home culture affect the academic achievements of the students usually, resulting in low academic accomplishments. This phenomenon can be triggered by the existing disparities and gaps in the educational and cultural structures of a society. This research investigated the encounters, challenges, and perspectives of women born in Iran who initially received their primary and/or secondary education in the post-revolution Iranian education system and later obtained college degrees in …


Beyond The Classroom: Unraveling The Impact Of Student Engagement On Graduation Rates In New York City, Kimberly Mccall Jan 2024

Beyond The Classroom: Unraveling The Impact Of Student Engagement On Graduation Rates In New York City, Kimberly Mccall

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This study critically examined the impact of student engagement on high school graduation rates amidst the educational disruptions ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a concentrated focus on the United States. It evaluated the essential engagement factors--rigorous instruction, collaborative teaching, supportive environments, and trust--and their role in addressing disparities in graduation outcomes (New York City Panorama, 2022; Wang & Degol, 2014). Anchored in the theoretical frameworks of Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory (Bronfenbrenner, 1979), social-emotional learning theory (Durlak et al., 2011; Williamson et al., 2015), and Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory (Vygotsky, 1987), this research utilized a comprehensive quantitative analysis of data …


Blogging Mastery: Analyzing The Key Strategies Behind Successful Blogs, Michael Llamas Jan 2024

Blogging Mastery: Analyzing The Key Strategies Behind Successful Blogs, Michael Llamas

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Bloggers in the digital landscape have the power to shape consumer behavior and influence their peers. However, successfully running a blog demands time and commitment, similar to operating a small business. Yet, there is scant literature regarding successful practices and strategies that bloggers use to build their blogs and remain successful. This study explores bloggers' most effective methods and strategies to establish themselves in their respective niches. The qualitative research study uses transcendental phenomenology to examine the lived experiences of successful bloggers, aiming to provide insights into their successful strategies, best practices, challenges, and insights for new bloggers. Twelve bloggers …


Strategic Framework For Achieving Successful Sustainable Tourism In Egypt, Maher Abdelwahab Jan 2024

Strategic Framework For Achieving Successful Sustainable Tourism In Egypt, Maher Abdelwahab

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This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of tourism leaders who operate a tour operator company in Egypt. It sought to examine how the lack of collaborative leadership adversely affects tourism. The study further investigated the challenges the tourism industry faces, and the strategies tour companies’ leaders use to achieve successful sustainable tourism. The study revealed the connection between the challenges, strategies, competitiveness, factors of success, and recommendations to create a strategic framework for successful sustainable tourism. The strategic framework promoted collective tourism leadership and sustainable tourism as significant economic drive in Egypt to reduce poverty, develop society, and bring …


Educators’ Experiences And Perspectives On Teaching Sexuality Education To High School Students In Vietnam, Tram Van Jan 2024

Educators’ Experiences And Perspectives On Teaching Sexuality Education To High School Students In Vietnam, Tram Van

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This qualitative phenomenological study explored experiences of teaching sex education and identified challenges to sexuality education among 10 Vietnamese high school educators. Sexuality education high-school teachers in Vietnam participated in in-depth interviews focused on (a) experiences associated with teaching sex education in Vietnamese high schools and (b) how high school educators’ experiences with professional training related to sex education influenced their teaching practices. This research explored teacher characteristics, curricula, professional development, and environmental factors. Study data were collected via Zoom interviews, enabling the researcher to engage participants in their subjective viewpoints and overcome the hurdles of long-distance travel and health …


The Art Of Online Arbitrage: Essential Practices For Third-Party Sellers, Jesse Llamas Jan 2024

The Art Of Online Arbitrage: Essential Practices For Third-Party Sellers, Jesse Llamas

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The topic of arbitrage is an essential concept in the financial world. It involves taking advantage of price discrepancies for an asset or security across different markets. The emerging third-party retail and online e-commerce arbitrage sellers industry is growing and becoming a popular income source for many individuals. While there is various research on arbitrage and its impact on the economy, there is scant literature on third-party retail e-commerce arbitrage selling. The goal of this research is to build upon existing scholarly work by examining optimal methods, tactics, and obstacles encountered by e-commerce arbitrage sellers who operate through third-party retail …


Understanding Resilience With Chinese Emerging Adults Who Had Early Relational Trauma: An Integrative Systematic Review, Yuen Wu Jan 2024

Understanding Resilience With Chinese Emerging Adults Who Had Early Relational Trauma: An Integrative Systematic Review, Yuen Wu

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This integrative systematic review aimed to enhance understanding of resilience among Chinese emerging adults with early relational trauma by synthesizing available information on how culture is incorporated into the conceptualization, measurement, and interpretation of resilience in the current body of literature. By utilizing a qualitative content analysis approach, the researcher identified main ways in which resilience was conceptualized, assessment tools used to assess, and culturally-specific elements in conceptualizing and understanding resilience. Analysis results indicated the static way of conceptualization was most common among other ways of conceptualizing. Results also revealed that the majority of literature incorporated culture in their conceptualizations …


Quantitative Study On The Efficacy Of Online And Hybrid Learning Formats As Related To The Success Indicators Of Equity, Ali Kowsari Jan 2024

Quantitative Study On The Efficacy Of Online And Hybrid Learning Formats As Related To The Success Indicators Of Equity, Ali Kowsari

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This research involved a quantitative secondary analysis using the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) to investigate factors leading to disparities in academic success. Focusing on the role of course modality, the research aimed to address the need to enhance equity in academic achievement, considering age, gender, race, and socioeconomic status. Special attention was given to online and hybrid modalities from 2017 to 2021, encompassing both pre- and post-pandemic data to observe shifts in higher education to more online and hybrid practices. The research was rooted in Astin’s student involvement theory and Rawls’ theory of justice, and it sought to …


Navigating Embodied Self-Awareness States To Produce Work-Enhancing Adaptive Stress Responses, Kristina Banfield Jan 2024

Navigating Embodied Self-Awareness States To Produce Work-Enhancing Adaptive Stress Responses, Kristina Banfield

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Work-related stress is increasingly problematic for middle managers and executives, leading to escalating problems of burnout, turnover, diminished performance, and compromised well-being. However, given the same stressor, differential outcomes are observable across individuals, ranging from paralysis to agitation, and even enhanced performance. Individuals’ responses to stress are strongly influenced by their mental models, physiology, and nervous systems—all of which can be deliberately modulated to promote more adaptive stress responses. The purpose of this study was to examine managers’ experiences of their modulated self-awareness states to optimize their stress response for work performance. A purposive sample of 10 senior managers and …


Addressing Burnout: A Shift To The Progressive Work Model, Monika M. Doss Jan 2024

Addressing Burnout: A Shift To The Progressive Work Model, Monika M. Doss

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Worker burnout is a prevalent global issue and has persisted for decades. Commuting, traffic, and work schedules conflicting with personal responsibilities are just a few of many frustrations workers often experience as a part of the current way of working. This research brings light to a new work model that mitigates worker burnout. Maintaining focus on the worker, this study asked: Does a progressive organizational work model mitigate burnout? The Progressive Work Model (PWM) is a forward-thinking framework used to organize work activities and processes within an organization that meets the work-life balance needs of the modern workforce by mitigating …


Toxin Handling In Human Resources (Hr) And Its Impact On Burnout, Cecilia J. Lee Jan 2024

Toxin Handling In Human Resources (Hr) And Its Impact On Burnout, Cecilia J. Lee

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These are challenging times for HR professionals. The world of work has experienced unprecedented levels of change since the pandemic. Now on the horizon is the transformative influence of generative AI on the future of work and HR sits at the center of these changes in organizations. Business executives need healthy and productive HR professionals to effectively support organizations in the future. Unfortunately, recent industry studies paint a sobering picture of waning well-being and high levels of burnout in HR. Burnout is characterized by exhaustion, cynicism, and inefficacy, experienced by individuals and caused by systemic organizational imbalances. This study was …


My Secret Struggle: Starving, Purging, And Numbing My Emotions. An Autoethnographic Analysis Of My Lifelong Battle With Anxiety, Depression, And Eating Disorders, Hasmek G. Siwajian Jan 2024

My Secret Struggle: Starving, Purging, And Numbing My Emotions. An Autoethnographic Analysis Of My Lifelong Battle With Anxiety, Depression, And Eating Disorders, Hasmek G. Siwajian

Theses and Dissertations

Adolescent females and young adult women between the ages of 12 and 25 are at a higher risk of engaging in self-destructive and life-threatening behaviors linked to anxiety, depression, and eating disorders when they do not have access to suitable treatment options or coping mechanisms (Garcia et al., 2020). This study highlights the heightened vulnerability of adolescent females and young adult women aged 12 to 25 who engage in self-destructive behaviors associated with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders when adequate treatment options or coping mechanisms are lacking. Through an autoethnographic approach, the researcher delves into her daily struggles and breakthroughs …


A Phenomenological Study On Tokenism And Leadership Style Of Black Executives In Corporate Organizations, Alan Keith Caldwell Jan 2024

A Phenomenological Study On Tokenism And Leadership Style Of Black Executives In Corporate Organizations, Alan Keith Caldwell

Theses and Dissertations

The demographic composition of the United States is changing. In relation to race, the minority is becoming the majority. This demographic shift creates a more diverse workforce, which increases executive-level opportunities for Black professionals at corporate organizations. However, data indicates that very few Black people are in corporate organizations’ executive-level (VP, SVP, and C-Suite) roles. This study investigated tokenism’s role in developing Black executives’ leadership styles at global corporate organizations. The aim of this investigation focused on uncovering the experiences of Black executives in a corporate environment, including their leadership style. Phenomenological Inquiry served as the method to collect data. …


Prevalence, Correlates, Symptomology, And Assessment Of Women With Aquired Brain Injury As A Result Of Intimate Partner Violence, Gillian Dowlou Jan 2024

Prevalence, Correlates, Symptomology, And Assessment Of Women With Aquired Brain Injury As A Result Of Intimate Partner Violence, Gillian Dowlou

Theses and Dissertations

Brain injury resulting from intimate partner violence is a pervasive and complex issue with substantial health and social consequences for women globally. Therefore, findings from this review aim to summarize and review the intersection of intimate partner violence-related acquired brain injury among women. This review gives particular attention to the following inquiries: (a) How prevalent is a brain injury resulting from intimate partner violence? (b) What are the risk factors and correlates (i.e., demographic, age, socio-economic status) of brain injuries among survivors of intimate partner violence? (c) What symptoms of brain injuries are observed in survivors of intimate partner violence? …


Veterans, Providers, Moral Injury, And The Integration Of Spirituality In Clinical Care, Claire Muldrew Jan 2024

Veterans, Providers, Moral Injury, And The Integration Of Spirituality In Clinical Care, Claire Muldrew

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Moral Injury (MI) is known to be prevalent among military populations, however, the integration of spirituality into the treatment of veterans with trauma/posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an understudied topic. This systematic review sought to explore how mental health clinicians and chaplains view the integration of spirituality in the course of clinical care with traumatized veterans who experience MI. Utilizing qualitative methodology, the existing knowledge base was studied to shed light on this topic and to also identify the similarities and differences between these types of providers. The meta-aggregation approach was applied to analysis of the available data and a …


Addressing Inappropriate Polypharmacy: Investigating Perceived Facilitators And Barriers To U.S. Pharmacists' Ability To Recommend Deprescribing, Susanne Steiner Jan 2024

Addressing Inappropriate Polypharmacy: Investigating Perceived Facilitators And Barriers To U.S. Pharmacists' Ability To Recommend Deprescribing, Susanne Steiner

Theses and Dissertations

While the concurrent use of multiple prescriptions (polypharmacy) is common for those with chronic conditions, professional ownership is lacking when it comes to tapering or discontinuing potentially inappropriate medications. Our growing elderly population is especially vulnerable to negative risks associated with polypharmacy. Pharmacists are highly educated and skilled healthcare professionals working as critical touchpoints with patients; yet they are not empowered to deprescribe potentially inappropriate medications directly. This qualitative research study examined the perceived barriers and facilitators pharmacists encounter when pursuing deprescribing recommendations and initiatives with prescribers, healthcare staff, patients, and caregivers. Findings from this study revealed three key implications …


The Examination Of Workplace Well-Being In The Context Of Conversations On Artificial Intelligence, Haille Trimboli Jan 2024

The Examination Of Workplace Well-Being In The Context Of Conversations On Artificial Intelligence, Haille Trimboli

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This study explored the relationship between technological advancements in the workplace, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), and employee well-being. As the use of AI in organizational practices increases, this study sought to examine how fostering social connections, primarily through AI-focused conversations, could enhance employee well-being amid these technological shifts. This research employed a mixed-methods framework with an embedded convergent core design to collect qualitative and quantitative data from employees at a global organization that made recent, significant investments in AI. This methodology integrated pre- and post-intervention surveys to assess changes in employee well-being and an analysis of team discussions about AI …


Sustainable Tourism Development In Greece: A Phenomenological Study Of Municipal Leaders, Panagiote G. Tsolis Jan 2024

Sustainable Tourism Development In Greece: A Phenomenological Study Of Municipal Leaders, Panagiote G. Tsolis

Theses and Dissertations

The Hellenic Republic relies heavily on the summer tourism industry for economic growth (Kouri, 2012). The objective has been to increase demand for lesser-known destinations and encourage visitation outside the peak summer period. However, expanding the tourism offering is complex, as tourism destination networks are some of the most complex systems (da Fontoura Costa & Baggio, 2009). There are no official national framework for sustainable tourism in the Hellenic Republic. However, multiple national frameworks for sustainable tourism within the Hellenic Republic have been designed, focusing on tourism or regions and natural preserves. The problem is that municipal leaders' perspectives are …


Mastering The Void: The Secret Sauce Of Black Female Leadership In The Ivory Tower, Laschanda Johnson Jan 2024

Mastering The Void: The Secret Sauce Of Black Female Leadership In The Ivory Tower, Laschanda Johnson

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This scholarly inquiry delved into the enduring disparity of gender representation within leadership roles, a phenomenon persisting despite women's remarkable progress in education and professional realms in the last 50 years. Concentrating on tertiary education, this study examined the scant presence of females, with a particular emphasis on Black females, in elite leadership roles. Its primary objective is to discern and corroborate the leadership aptitudes that have been instrumental in propelling the careers of Black female administrators in tertiary educational institutions. Employing a refined Delphi methodology, this research shared insights from the career trajectories and developmental experiences of Black females …


Fostering A Culture Of Belonging Within Women Working In A Hybrid Environment, Jam Narte Harley Jan 2024

Fostering A Culture Of Belonging Within Women Working In A Hybrid Environment, Jam Narte Harley

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This research discusses the opportunity presented by the post-pandemic return to work to support Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiatives by creating a new belonging framework for women working in a hybrid environment. The transition to remote and hybrid work arrangements amid the pandemic highlighted the importance of leaders tackling ongoing challenges in leadership and management, such as digital transformation and remote management, which led to rapid change, anxiety, and uncertainty. The lack of daily contact has significantly impacted workplace relationships and highlighted the importance of belongingness for employees' well-being and retention. Hybrid work arrangements are likely to become a …


Success Factors And Challenges Faced By First And Second-Year Undergraduate Female Students In Computer Science-Related Majors, Oscar Navarro Jan 2024

Success Factors And Challenges Faced By First And Second-Year Undergraduate Female Students In Computer Science-Related Majors, Oscar Navarro

Theses and Dissertations

There is a significant gap in the number of women who go into college as computer science majors and decide to pursue the field in the workforce. There are challenges present for female students since the start of their education that their male counterparts do not face, which ultimately contributes to this gender gap. Such challenges include a lack of mentorship, a feeling of not belonging, and a dearth of resources to engage students in computer science. Research and studies that explore the first two years of college for female students who are majoring in computer science or computer science-related …


Global Workforce Dynamics: A Quantitative Analysis Of Inclusion, Retention, And Performance Across United States And Japanese Cohorts In A Multinational Corporation, Cecil Wroton Johnson Iii Jan 2024

Global Workforce Dynamics: A Quantitative Analysis Of Inclusion, Retention, And Performance Across United States And Japanese Cohorts In A Multinational Corporation, Cecil Wroton Johnson Iii

Theses and Dissertations

Globalization has lowered geographic and cultural workforce boundaries by increasing global workforce diversity (Boitano et al., 2017; Ferdman et al., 2021; Güzel et al., 2021; Weiss & Wilkinson, 2018). Furthermore, societal revelations through health and social crises have called for multinational corporations to respond with representative workforce diversity (Banks & Harvey, 2020; Dixon-Fyle et al., 2020; Kim & Roberson, 2021). The convergence of globalization, global governance and public policy are factors of global workforce dynamics that reinforce the inevitability of workforce diversity and the necessity for the intentional creation of inclusive work environments (Mor Barak, 2022; Roberson, 2006). This quantitative, …


The Power Of Organizational Purpose In Customer Engagement, Claudio Ludovisi Jan 2024

The Power Of Organizational Purpose In Customer Engagement, Claudio Ludovisi

Theses and Dissertations

In a hyperconnected world, direct customer engagement is becoming a significant competitive advantage. Technologies like database marketing, social media, personalization, and artificial intelligence are widely available to create and support direct relationships with customers at scale; yet, as evidenced by the unabated rise in marketing and paid media costs, firms continue to use third parties to engage their audiences. At the same time, organizational purpose has been shown to drive firm value, but majority of research has focused on internal dynamics of purpose rather than its effect on external stakeholders and customers in particular. Very little has been empirically studied …


The Long-Lasting Credibility: A Leadership Model For Building Trust In Multinational Companies, Suelen Schneider Demaría Jan 2024

The Long-Lasting Credibility: A Leadership Model For Building Trust In Multinational Companies, Suelen Schneider Demaría

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The purpose of this research was to examine the strategies, challenges, and measures of trust-building between leaders and team members in multinational organizations. This topic is significant because (a) the deficit of trust in leadership has spread across industries and nations over the last decades (Edelman, 2023), imposing a high penalty on organizations and society (Covey & Merrill, 2018); (b) in contrast, in a trusting environment, happiness, cooperation, and results are enhanced (Zak, 2017); and (c) trust is also an issue in cross-cultural settings because the traditional notion of trust is binary and Western, leaving out cultural awareness necessary to …


Exploring Teachers' Mastery And Use Of Minecraft In The Classroom A Survey Of The Minecraft Teachers, Hae Ryung Rinpoche Kim Jan 2024

Exploring Teachers' Mastery And Use Of Minecraft In The Classroom A Survey Of The Minecraft Teachers, Hae Ryung Rinpoche Kim

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This study explored the dynamic interplay of social constructivism, game-based learning, and communities of practice in the context of teachers using Minecraft as an educational tool. This study used a teacher survey to collect insights from teachers who use Minecraft and are members of the Minecraft Teachers’ Lounge. The research investigated how teachers learn to use Minecraft, the resources that support their learning journey, and the factors influencing their confidence in utilizing game-based learning tools. The findings highlighted the significance of collaborative learning environments, experiential learning approaches, and ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers using technology-enhanced tools like Minecraft. The …


Cybersecurity—The Human Element, James Mcgibney Jan 2024

Cybersecurity—The Human Element, James Mcgibney

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This phenomenological study’s objective was to review the existing initiatives for cybersecurity awareness and training that are in place for the K-12 education system throughout the United States. Every facet of life is now plagued by the potential, perceived, and real threat of cyber warfare, which includes, but is not limited to, K-12 schools throughout the United States. Massive cascading effects result from cybersecurity breaches, and some are so severe that the targeted organization is forced to shut down. The digital anatomy of these massive hacks' origins is sometimes overlooked in their context. Even if they have the best intrusion …


Resilience In The Face Of Sexism: Attracting, Retaining, And Promoting Women And Girls In Stem, Karin Karakhanian Moore Jan 2024

Resilience In The Face Of Sexism: Attracting, Retaining, And Promoting Women And Girls In Stem, Karin Karakhanian Moore

Theses and Dissertations

Women in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations comprise 27% of employees in STEM fields (Martinez & Christnacht, 2021). Their participation continues to drop even when they reach the highest levels of leadership in STEM industries (Chrisler et al., 2012; R. A. Miller et al., 2021; Worthen, 2021). There have been calls by universities and governments to bring women’s thought leadership to STEM fields given the massive impact STEM industries have on the economy and innovation (Beede et al., 2011; Fayer et al., 2017). A review of the literature shows that girls and women experience various levels of discrimination …


Best Practices Of Information Technology Project Managers Leading Agile Projects, Anshu Singh Lal Jan 2024

Best Practices Of Information Technology Project Managers Leading Agile Projects, Anshu Singh Lal

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Within software development, various methodologies are leveraged to structure the software development process. Among these methodologies, the waterfall and agile models are most popular. Historically, in software development, the waterfall methodology has been applied to IT projects and project management has aligned with this plan-driven approach. Recently, due to its flexible nature, software development trends have resulted in an increased adoption of the agile methodology within organizations. The Agile methodology is an incremental, iterative software development methodology. This approach transforms the larger project into smaller segments that are iteratively developed and delivered for utilization. This methodology is dependent on deliverables …