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Want to Work from Anywhere? This Professor has Tips for Digital Nomads.

Assistant professor Melanie Prengler discusses the powerful shift to remote work and the rise of digital nomads.

What Is Electronic Voting, and Is it Secure?

With the U.S. presidential election looming, ballots, voting machines and election security are again in the news. UVA's David Nemer joins Good Disruption hosts Yael Grushka-Cockayne and Mike Lenox to discuss the role that culture and trust play in the acceptance of electronic voting and the importance of protecting the entire electoral process.

Shhh! You Probably Can’t Say That at Work!

In today's fast-paced business world, leaders must navigate complex social and political landscapes while driving economic success. UVA Darden faculty are at the forefront of these discussions, offering insights in top-tier publications. Dive into our professors' latest thought leadership in three recent articles.

AI is Boosting Productivity. Why That Matters for Your Portfolio.

Companies' heavy investment in artificial intelligence is driving up overall tech spending. This trend could potentially ignite a boom in worker productivity as firms harness AI's potential. Rodney Sullivan, executive director for the Mayo Center of Asset Management, discusses the significance of this development and its implications for investors.

Skip the Startup: Why More Entrepreneurs are Choosing Acquisition

A growing number of MBA graduates are pursuing Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), a strategy that lets them fast-track their way to the top by buying and running small businesses. Les Alexander, professor at UVA Darden, explains why ETA is booming.

Good Disruption: Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)

Utility-scale power plants have long dominated electricity distribution. Now, distributed energy resources (DERs) like rooftop solar are changing this model. DERs can disrupt the grid if poorly managed, but if integrated well, can enhance efficiency and resilience. This shift marks a significant change in how energy is generated and distributed.

AI-Generated Images Raise Age-Old Question: What Is Art?

As AI blurs the lines between human-made and AI-generated creative output, it raises important questions: What counts as “real” creative output in the age of AI? Does using AI in the creative process change how leaders should manage creative teams? Lillien Ellis, assistant professor at UVA Darden, delves into these questions in a new case.

A Field Guide for Managers: Fostering Meaningful Connections at Work

In his new book, “What If You Tried This At Work,” UVA Darden professor emeritus Mark E. Haskins urges managers to rethink conventional approaches, from focusing on transactions to building meaningful relationships. Drawing on four decades of interactions with current and future managers, Haskins offers practical strategies for making this shift.

Data-Driven Streets: How UVA Darden’s Chris Parker is Reshaping Traffic Safety in D.C.

As D.C. nears its 2024 Vision Zero deadline, traffic fatalities remain high. UVA Darden's associate professor Chris Parker has uncovered a key flaw: crash data underreporting by 30-40%. Parker's research aims to reshape traffic safety with data-driven solutions, potentially saving lives and creating more equitable streets in the nation's capital.