Google made waves recently by announcing its new program, "Google Career Certificates," a collection of courses designed to help participants get qualifications in high-paying, high-growth job fields without attending university. I think this move is a step in the right direction--a separate path for students who are looking for something different than traditional higher education. And it's coming at a time when it's needed most: a time when a global pandemic has thrust millions out of jobs. A time where skills-based training is in great demand. In the U.S., education is an industry, one that's been dominated by the same legacy players for far too long. And as in any industry, options are a good thing. Competition is a good thing. Because out of competition comes innovation. Out of innovation comes disruption. And out of disruption comes progress. So, for those who have held up progress for far too long, consider yourselves warned: Disruption has arrived. Change is coming. (Read more in today's column.) #google #virtuallearning #virtualclassroom #virtualeducation #management #leadership #eqapplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more