One decision, good or bad, can
change the entire trajectory of an individual's life. The path we intend to
head down and the decisions we make along the way ultimately defines us personally
and professionally. When we are young, we are told, "you can be anything
you want." In theory, it is a good-natured statement but poses some
significant barriers and untold truths. Case in point, being six feet tall with
an average build and not genetically athletic, I was never going to play
basketball in the NBA. So, as we grow older, we realize that decisions need to
be made that will direct or redirect our life's path. Our upbringings, ethical
and moral stance, and overall perception of life plays a significant part in
how we view the world around us (our lens). It is fascinating, at least to me,
to learn how people got where they are in life and the decisions that lead to
it.
We often get caught up in the daily
minutiae of life and forget that the world around us does not stop moving.
Regardless of what is happens in our personal lives, businesses, cultures, and
technology are continually evolving. Comparing our current life to what it once
was could positively or negatively impact our future decisions. Likewise,
comparing the world to what it once was can have a similar impact on our
decisions, especially in today's era.
In a current and ongoing research
study, “A Virtual
Environment. A Generational Preference,” I look to unearth the desire to work
and/or learn in a virtual setting. In the technologically driven era we live in today, the
need for a virtual setting in both educational and corporate institutions has
skyrocketed. So, the question is not whether it is needed, but instead an
understanding if individuals would rather learn and/or work in a remote
environment. The research survey being conducted seeks to understand if a
correlation exists between the desire to learn and/or work remotely based on an
individual's generational age.
Participants in the current study
include current or former college students from different generations in various
fields. The single questionnaire is optional, voluntary, and anonymous. If you
would be willing to make a short announcement in your current class(es) asking
for student participation in the present study, please contact me for further
information. Furthermore, if you would like to discuss possible research
initiatives, speaking engagements, publications, general comments, or ideas of interest,
please contact me anytime at bpearson@brantpearson.com
Research Interest: Organizational
Leadership, Consumer Behaviors, Personal Motivators, Business Operations,
Positive Psychology, Perceptions, and The Why (why we do or believe what we do)
Current Research: A Virtual
Environment. A Generational Preference
Past Research: The Risks and
Paradigm Shifts Associated with an Employees Right to Self Identify on Social
Media
Contact:
Brant Pearson, Ph.D., MBA
Email: bpearson@brantpearson.com
Website: https://www.brantpearson.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brantpearson
