The latest issue of the Turner College's academic journal, Servant Leadership Theory & Practice, which is edited by Turner College management professor Kevin Hurt, was recently released. Articles in this issue of the journal include one by David Macauley and Randall Trent Stevenson, both of the University of Texas Tech at Tyler, Helen Mitchell of Biola University, and David Fowler of Louisiana State University at Shreveport, that, as described by Hurt, "examine[s] how servant leadership, particularly the aspects of humility,
empathy, and service, can effectively guide organizations through the challenging process
of organizational change[, and] argue[s] that servant leadership, especially when
aligned with Christian principles, offers a powerful framework for addressing employee
resistance, fostering trust, and promoting lasting transformation." The second article, by Tyler Norris and Dalia Diab of Xavier University, is described by Hurt as one that "explore[s] how servant leaders can develop stronger team cohesion by
promoting fairness and a culture of service within organizations [and] offers practical insights for managers aiming to build cohesive, high-performing teams." The third article, by Jeffrey Coats of Appalachian State University, "contends that James E. 'Jimmy' Carter was the personification of a
servant leader, showcasing how his Christian faith served as his moral compass throughout
his political and personal life [and] highlights Carter’s dedication to conceptualization, the growth of others, and
building community, detailing his efforts in the Camp David Accords, fighting racial
injustice, advocating for the Equal Rights Amendment, and his extensive humanitarian
work with the Carter Center and Habitat for Humanity." The fourth and final article, Jason Weber of Texas Tech University, "investigates the power of servant leadership training to enhance team
effectiveness within an academic health sciences center." As Hurt explains, "The findings show that teams engaging in servant
leadership training saw significantly higher improvements in effectiveness across nearly
all domains, including problem-solving, commitment, and skills development." This issue, Volume 12, Number 1, is available online. Turner Business commends Professor Hurt for his work on this publication.
Officials in the Turner College's Butler Center for Research and Economic Development recently put the finishing touches on an extensive report on trends in educational programs and occupations in the Columbus area. The report also includes data on business and technology trends. According to Fady Mansour , Director of the Butler Center, there are several key takeaways from the report regarding 10 occupational gaps that currently exist in the Columbus area. First, software development occupation exhibits the biggest labor shortage, with the report adding that the TSYS School has a bachelor's degree program in information technology along with a new AI track for the bachelor's degree in computer science, both of which can qualify students for this occupation. Other educational programs are in demand, such as computer programming and cloud computing. Second, there is a gap of 30 employees per year in general and operations management. This gap could be addressed by the Turn...

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