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Can microschools better prepare the next generation of UX designers for the AI era? 💡 In his latest article, originally published for the Forbes Communications Council, Metova’s Chief Creative Officer, Cade Collister, explores how hands-on, human-centered education can shape UX designers who create not just with AI, but for humans in an AI-driven world. Read the full article ➡️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gM7bXB5R

The leaders who connect best are those who share who they are in a way that also advances their organization’s mission. Read more at https://hubs.li/Q03LV-9p0 from Colby Proffitt of Carbyne, Scott L. Anderson, Cody Gillund of Grounded Growth Studio, Melanie Draheim of Fox Communities Credit Union, Rekha Thomas of Path Forward Marketing, John Jorgenson of Cambium Learning Group, ⛳️ John Schneider of Betterworks, Joe Ariganello of Veracode, Cade Collister of Metova, Rachel Gerber Kule of Pursuit PR, Marie O'Riordan of The Croí Initiative, including Croí Impact and Croí Capital, Lisa Maynard of Awin Global, Kurt Allen, LSSBB, AINS, AIS of Notre Dame de Namur University, Natalie Silverman, MBA of GSCF, Lauren Parr of RepuGen, Rich Bornstein of Bornstein Media, and Michelle Wicmandy, DBA, MBA

B2B videos can showcase thought leadership, humanize a brand and boost engagement with professional audiences. Read more at https://hubs.li/Q03JHvjm0 from Jennifer Jackson of Actian, Katie Jewett of UPRAISE Marketing + Public Relations, Marie O'Riordan of The Croí Initiative, including Croí Impact and Croí Capital, Kerry McDonough of Zip Co, Cade Collister of Metova, Bob Pearson of The Next Practices Group, John Jorgenson of Cambium Learning Group, Rekha Thomas of Path Forward Marketing, Luciana Cemerka de Aguiar of TP, Kristin Russel of symplr, Rosie Guest of Apex Group Ltd., Toby Wong, CPACC, ADAC of Toby Wong Consulting, Jamie Elkaleh of Bitget Wallet, Regina Key of Destination Concepts inc, Kurt Allen, LSSBB, AINS, AIS of Notre Dame de Namur University, Patrick Ward of NanoGlobals, Alyssa Kopelman of Otsuka Precision Health (OPH), Kerry-Ann Betton Stimpson of JMMB Group, and Keith Bendes of Linqia

As with any powerful technology, there are risks to AI—including bias, misinformation and ethical issues—that can undermine trust and credibility if left unchecked. Read more at https://hubs.ly/Q03KVZhW0 from Nate Roy of Constructor, Heather K. Stickler, PMP, PCM, CDMP of Tidal Basin Group, ⛳️ John Schneider of Betterworks, Kimberly Osborne of Old Dominion University, Tom Wozniak of Optizmo Technologies, LLC, Saakshar Duggal of Artificial Intelligence Law Hub, Namita Tiwari of Namita Tiwari, Marie O'Riordan of The Croí Initiative, including Croí Impact and Croí Capital, Scott Morris of Sprout Social, Inc., Bob Pearson of The Next Practices Group, Leeron Walter Mendel 💡 of Teramind, Jennifer Best of AmICredible, Rekha Thomas of Path Forward Marketing, Cade Collister of Metova, Kelly Starman of MasterControl, and Cameron Partridge of HydraBlackline

This insightful piece in Forbes, “17 Ways Internal Comms Can Normalize Conversations Around Well-Being” is a powerful reminder that internal communication about actively shaping culture, supporting employee mental health, and fostering more human workplaces. A few points that stood out to me and make this a must-read: The emphasis on “micro-moments of care” — small, consistent gestures that signal we’re paying attention to well-being day to day. The idea of “comms nudges” (e.g. prompts, reminders, formats) to encourage conversations rather than waiting for big events or crises. How storytelling can humanize struggles and normalize vulnerabilities — giving colleagues permission to speak openly. The recommendation to embed well-being into existing channels (not just creating a new “wellness” channel) so it doesn’t feel siloed. The practical tip to measure impact — not just through engagement metrics, but through qualitative insights (e.g. “did someone feel more safe sharing?”). Thank you to everyone who collaborated on this. I’m grateful to be part of a Council that values balancing performance and humanity in internal communication — and this article demonstrates exactly how we can do that. Full read: https://shorturl.at/O58hG Forbes Communications Council #ForbesCommunicationCouncil Nisar Keshvani, AMIPRS (Northwestern University) Stephanie Bunnell (Azira) Shaun Walsh (Peak Nano) Camille Weleschuk, MBA (ATB Financial) Cody Gillund (Grounded Growth Studio) John Jorgenson (Cambium Learning Group) Kurt Allen, LSSBB, AINS, AIS (Notre Dame de Namur University) Katie Jewett (UPRAISE Marketing + Public Relations) Rachel Gerber Kule (Pursuit PR) Cade Collister (Metova) Toby Wong, CPACC, ADAC (Toby Wong Consulting) Christina Mendel Namita Tiwari Rich Bornstein (Bornstein Media) Victoria Zelefsky (Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC)) Rob Robinson (Haystack)

Consistency builds trust. Agility keeps you relevant. Can brands have both? Metova’s Cade Collister shares why guidelines should be a framework, not a cage, in his recent Forbes Communications Council article contribution. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gr7WrHpF

Today, we’re excited to share that our CTO, Zach Little, will be stepping into the role of President, leading our team forward as Jonathan Sasse completes his transition after nearly 10 incredible years with Metova. Zach leads with compassion, empathy, and deep expertise in building custom software solutions, making him well-positioned to guide Metova into its next chapter. Over the summer, Zach and the team have worked to ensure a smooth, seamless transition, and we’re ready to hit the ground running. We can’t wait to share the projects we’re about to deliver and the new ones we’re just getting started on. If you’ve got a vision for a software product you want to define, design, and build, we’d love to connect.

AI isn’t replacing creatives. It’s helping us think faster and test smarter. At Metova, it’s part of how we explore ideas, model user behavior, and spot what works before it’s expensive to be wrong. Our Chief Creative Officer, Cade Collister, was featured in Forbes, sharing how AI is changing the creative process. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gZzP7mGT

If your discovery workshop discussions start with features, you’ve already skipped the strategy. The best sessions don’t just gather ideas, but they challenge assumptions, surface user truths, and build conviction. Here’s what changes when you do it right: → AI handles research in real time → Personas go beyond job titles to reveal triggers and trust drivers → Strategy starts with what must be true, not what might be cool ➡️ If discovery has ever felt like a box to check, this Metova Insight by Keegen Knapp will shift your mindset: https://lnkd.in/eCKqKCjP

Why do some products fail? Often, it’s building the wrong thing. Product launches can be risky, but founders are playing smarter. Josh Duntz shares how founders are using lean validation, smart MVPs, and AI insights to focus on real user problems and avoid costly missteps. Learn how to de-risk your launch: https://lnkd.in/gRPW96mV