STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE IN THE NEW NORMS

STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVES IN THE NEW NORMS
The futurists have always been asking what is new in the new millennium and looking for transformative modes for competitive advantages in business and organization. The advancement in transformation of IR4.0, added on with Digital Transformation in public and private sector gives a new meaning to competitive growth and transformation.

The IR4.0 and Digital Transformation progress is now accelerated worldwide throughout Covid19 pandemic, which forces quick business turnaround in many companies and organizations.

HIGHER EDUCATION, PANDEMIC AND NEW NORMS
The effect on everyday life includes that of education and higher education. The learning and teaching challenges require adaptability; changes to mode of learning and assessment as well mode of delivery.

The strategic perspectives that will be discussed include IR4.0, Digital Transformation, Digital Leadership, and GiG Entrepreneurship as well as volunteerism and networking, affecting institutional efficiency, academic delivery, academic ecosystem and student life.

The strategic issues for Higher education include Sustainability, Learning in the New Norms, Mobility and Connectivity, Funding for Students, International Students and Internationalization.

THE CHALLENGES AND OUTLOOK
The challenges and outlook via VUCA will be outlined in the presentation which includes outlining policy transformation, changing mind set, creating new adaptive mission and vision, flexibility in compliance, health issues, cyber security, cyber bullying and adaptive hybrid working environment, work control and monitoring as well as empathy.