Unprecedented. Postponed. Rescheduled. When talking with youth and parents across Colorado this year, I realized that prefixes have swelled in our vocabularies as we start to bisect life into...
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Originally published in SWHelper.org. During the pandemic, many people turned to alcohol as a release valve. Indeed, drinking — including day drinking and overdrinking — became somewhat of a punchline,...
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This summer, as the shortcomings of working virtually started to really sink in, SE2 put out a broad call for an officemate to share a physical space. Our 15-person agency...
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In early September, the Food and Drug Administration faced a deadline. It was due to respond to applications from e-cigarette brands on whether they could remain in the U.S. market. Though the FDA had…
Originally published in EdNewsDaily Even before the pandemic, most executives surveyed by McKinsey identified skills shortages at their companies (with more to come), but fewer than half understand how to fill those...
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Just as businesses and communities had to make a choice in the 1990s – to either ignore the clear evidence that tobacco was killing people to make a profit or to take a stand against Big Tobacco – we need to make a choice today to participate in Facebook’s harm, or to stand against it.
A skilled workforce is a key to a strong economy. Yet, as the research shows, the lack of qualified talent in Colorado is inhibiting business growth. The pandemic has further...
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The evolution of the sharing economy has taught us how much we underuse things. Why does every house on the block need a lawnmower when we could all share one?…
Change is hard. It’s even more challenging to sustain and build on positive change over time. These 10 steps offer a roadmap for creating and maintaining Perpetual Movements that drive change for good.
Restaurants are fully open and I can go to the gym without a mask on, but the office looks a lot like it has for the past year: rectangular and…
In 2020, as concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic rippled worldwide, youth audiences turned to digital campfire platforms.
Across the country, state-run agencies create programs and resources to advance their missions. Their goals typically center on supporting the health, happiness, prosperity and well-being of their states and residents.
The sea change on smoking shows how combining policy reform, behavior change and evolving social norms can start a virtuous cycle of profound and lasting improvements.
Across the country, state-run agencies create programs and resources to advance their missions. Their goals typically center on supporting the health, happiness, prosperity and well-being of their states and residents.
A collaborative open-access COVID-19 vaccine promotion campaign is helping Coloradans get a bit closer to working — and drinking beer — together again.
Instead of recklessly cutting costs while alienating readers, creating a death spiral, the new mission-driven Colorado News Conservancy will embrace a long-term, sustainable model to grow a loyal audience and keep local journalism in local hands.
Government and health care organizations must overcome understandable skepticism toward the vaccine among some minority groups. Following three basic communications practices can help.
As we think about life post-pandemic, organizations and government entities can turn to the Colorado Resiliency Framework for guidance. Explore the framework and see how it can put Colorado back on the path to recovery.
As we think about life post-pandemic, organizations and government entities can turn to the Colorado Resiliency Framework for guidance. Explore the framework and see how it can put Colorado back on the path to recovery.
“Previous generations have suffered through terrible moments… We’ve seen great resilience afterward.” Denver Chamber chief Kelly Brough talks to SE2 Content Director Bazi Kanani about how Colorado can emerge stronger.
