College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s weekly column in The Free Lance-Star discusses ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE. I recently had one of the most energizing and challenging experiences I have had in my 30-plus years in higher education. Two of my colleagues and I taught—or perhaps the more appropriate word is facilitated—a business ethics course. […]
College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s weekly column in The Free Lance-Star discusses STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS. Most of the people we know have amazing networks. Your own network consists of relatives, friends from childhood, friends from school, and work colleagues. Then there are those from your faith-based organization, your volunteer work, and your interest groups. You […]
Individuals who work at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) contribute toward a lofty goal: develop technology that improves the U.S. military’s ability to fight, win and bring troops home safely.The institution of higher education located in closest proximity to Dahlgren – University of Mary Washington (UMW) – wants to contribute toward NSWCDD’s […]
College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s weekly column in The Free Lance-Star discusses EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK. I had a conversation with a young person who began her first job less than a year ago. The topic was pay in the workplace. There are four young women at her workplace. One makes a salary […]
College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s weekly column in The Free Lance-Star discusses TAKING THE HEAT FOR DOING THE RIGHT THING. A FEW YEARS into my first job as a dean, I had to make a personnel decision that I knew was not going to be well received by the general public. It was not […]