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Leaders influence and are influenced by rapidly changing technology, but technology is changing with such speed that it is difficult for many leaders to remain current. Technology is transformational and connected to significant changes in interpersonal communication, shopping, war, evidence, news, intelligence, liability, and much more. Leaders drive the technology that is applied to data analysis, planning, information security, personnel management, personnel safety, internal and external communication, fiscal accountability, and routine and emergency communication. Students cite strengths, opportunities, weaknesses, and vulnerabilities associated with modern application of technology. They discuss and debate the current and future potential for technology in the workplace, as a tool to advance the well-being of people and communities, and as a vehicle for harm and disruption. Students focus on information sharing and analysis, telecommunication, and linking networks and systems. They apply technology to assessing needs and solutions, determining the best application and deciding when it reaches the point of overkill. They learn, too, how to judge technology-related information given to them by employees, vendors, and others.