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American Theatre •

And Baby Makes Theatre

Back in August, the first day of rehearsal for Anna Moench’s play Mothers at the Playwrights Realm, two things happened that don’t usually happen on such days. First, the employees voted to determine their own schedule going forward. And then everyone introduced themselves in a detailed and personal way.
In a majority vote, rehearsals were set to run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., five days a week for four weeks. Next, director Robert Ross Parker had each person state their name, pronouns, and role in the s...
American Theatre •

The Mueller Report Is the Surprise Hit of the Summer

The Mueller Report has become this summer’s most sought-after script. Following its release in April 2019, theatre artists in both red and blue states have organized unique showcases of special counsel Robert Mueller’s “Report on Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election.” This month alone, there will be live readings of the report from theatre companies in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., starring actors like Alfred Molina and Harry Groener.
Joan Lipkin, artisti...

Ghostwritten Articles

Written on behalf of clients including: Hong Kong Baptist University School of Business, Association of Pacific Rim Universities (consortium of research universities), Colliers, Habitat Property, EternityX (AI marketing platform)  

Channel NewsAsia •

Why toxic workplaces can mean bullying colleagues

HONG KONG: The pandemic has shone a spotlight on mental health like never before. In many developed economies, COVID-19 has precipitated a Great Resignation and brought about major shifts in work culture – hybrid work models, mental health days, and company transparency are strategies used to retain talent in a tight labour market. 

Toxic workplaces – generally negative work environments of dysfunction, conflict and bullying that result in disengagement, stress and even trauma – exist globally....
The Business Times •

Open science can open doors, if you let it

DURING the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, collaboration is not a buzzword but a necessity. From doctors to teachers and researchers to government leaders, individuals and organisations across countries and disciplines have been coming together to solve the crisis. In the world of research, we saw the success of open science with our own eyes as the Covid-19 vaccine was rolled out faster than any in history. This is no coincidence; it is a direct result of different parties collaborating and funnelli...
Times Higher Education •

Three steps to developing useful microcredentials

Alternative credentials have become increasingly popular in the higher education sphere, especially in the wake of the global pandemic. While a set definition has yet to be agreed upon, microcredentials can be understood as mini-credits, narrower in range and scope than traditional qualifications.Microcredentials are particularly beneficial when linked to fast-changing industry skills requirements. A microcredential does not award a degree but rather a “credential,” or a type of badge. Coursewor...
Habitat Property •

Covid Lifestyle Fueling Hong Kong’s Luxury Sector Rebound

After a subdued start to 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and a modest rebound in the second half of last year, 2021 got off to a roaring start, with first quarter Hong Kong real estate market transaction volumes rising amidst a clutch of headline-grabbing sales, predominantly on The Peak — where three properties on Peak Road went for prices starting at HK$550 million. With interest rates remaining low, local Hongkongers, Mainland residents of Hong Kong and other Expa...
Times Higher Education •

Four tips for increasing student engagement and self-efficacy using online platforms

While learning communities around the world have adapted to online teaching models, remote learning too often comes at the cost of students’ engagement and motivation.More than seven years of teaching in Hong Kong helped me determine the best strategies and tools for making remote learning work for students, who have experienced numerous interruptions in their learning because of the pandemic. My key takeaway is that it should never be “either/or” – in-person learning can benefit from online lea...
South China Morning Post •

How Hong Kong retailers can stay abreast of China’s data privacy laws

China is taking an active approach to protect its citizens’ personal data, with the country’s first comprehensive personal data privacy law.

The law applies to all marketing campaigns that provide products and services to or analyse the activities of people from mainland China, and does not discern the location of brands and marketers. This means mall owners located outside the mainland, including those in Hong Kong, are affected by the PIPL.

Millions of mainland Chinese consumers who visited...

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