According to Michael J. Papa, the author of Organizational Communication, “a corporation that focuses on horizontal communication places more importance on fostering collaboration than managing work. When a company expands, lateral or horizontal communication is an intelligent approach to maintain a sense of unity and have all of its parts work towards the same objectives.”
In 2023, many schools and universities are increasingly leveraging digital communication to further the goals of effective teaching and assessment. However, many institutions are yet to implement such forward-looking changes. Their efforts are often limited by a lack of funding, outdated infrastructure, or resistance to change. Digital transformation is changing how industries and sectors work, bringing transparency, efficiency and speed to manual processes. The field of education is no different.
Most people know Element as a secure collaboration and messaging app. They know what it looks like on their phone or laptop, appreciate that it’s end-to-end encrypted, and make increasing use of features like threads, polls and location-sharing. In short, they are familiar with the front-end; the client, the app or whatever else you want to call it.
In the healthcare industry, patient confidentiality and data privacy are paramount. Healthcare providers must be extra cautious while communicating and exchanging sensitive patient information electronically, especially with the increasing use of digital platforms and the rising risks of cyber threats. Moreover, data privacy regulations like HIPAA make it mandatory for healthcare providers to ensure the confidentiality of patient data.
