INTRODUCTION
Dr. Michael Edmondson is a prominent academic leader, serving as the Associate Provost for Continued Learning at NJIT and Vice President of the Learning and Development Initiative (LDI) at the New Jersey Innovation Institute. The LDI connects people to the skills and knowledge they need to succeed by offering skills-based learning non-degree credentials across a vibrant portfolio of webinars, courses, workforce development programs, and custom training. Dr. Edmondson is an accomplished author with eight published books, including Nurturing Equanimity: Creating A Caring Culture, and a forthcoming title, Achieving Productivity: 24 Essential Skills for High-Performing Teams (2025). His publishing record earned him a role as Co-Editor of Business Experts Press’s Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior Collection. In addition to writing, Dr. Edmondson is an experienced educator, teaching Oral Communication at the undergraduate level at NJIT and Non-Profit Leadership at Drexel University at the graduate level. His teaching career spans multiple institutions and disciplines, from history, entrepreneurship and business communication. Some of his latest articles, publications, and appearances are listed here. For a more complete list of Dr. Edmondson’s successful 30 year career visit his LinkedIn profile.
ARTICLES
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"In-Person Learning Among College Students Reimagined" Evolllution, September 26, 2024, co-authored with Rachel Persaud.
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"Essential Skills: A New Paradigm of Skills Development" Evolllution, May 7, 2024.
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"The Four Strategic Imperatives for a Sustainable Business Model" Evolllution, July 8, 2024.
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“How colleges are finding new ways to educate N.J.’s business leaders on technological advances” interviewed for article by author Brett Johnson, NJ ROI, September 4, 2024.
PODCASTS/WEBINARS
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“Industry Alignment and Workforce Preparedness in Higher Ed,” EPISODE 157, Evolllution, August 2, 2024.
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“Benefits and Potential Pitfalls of AI,” NJ BIZ Panel Discussion, July 29, 2024.
PRESENTATIONS
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“Policy Outlook on Economic & Workforce Development,” United States Distance Learning Association National Conference, St. Louis, June 19, 2024.
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
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Artificial Intelligence in Life Sciences Industry, sponsored by the NJ Department of Labor and hosted at NJIT, October 10, 2024.
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“Navigating the Unknown: Traveling Outside Your Comfort Zone and Understanding AI,” NJII webinar, May 14, 2024.
BOOKS
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Business Experts Press has published eight books authored by Dr. Edmondson. His latest book is Nurturing Equanimity: Creating A Caring Culture. To visit the Nurturing Equanimity page click here.
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BEP is scheduled to publish his ninth book Achieving Productivity: 24 Essential Skills for High-Performing Teams in the Spring of 2025.
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Due to his expertise with organizational development and significant publishing record, Business Experts Press also appointed Dr. Edmondson to serve as the Co-Editor of its Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior Collection.
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Book Chapter “Struggling With Agility: Higher Education Institutions and the Crisis of Opportunity With Skills-Based Learning” in Building Resilient Education Models Post Crisis by Sancha Gray, Leah Purpuri. IGI Global Publisher, 2024.