
Being a Dean in today’s modern university is without a doubt one of the most challenging jobs in higher education. With ever changing tensions and pressures from conflicting constituencies, the job can be both overwhelming yet intensely invigorating at the same time. However, by design, it’s also one of the most lonely jobs in the Academy. Where can one turn for confidential advice? In this podcas... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 91 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Our guest today, Bill Hardgrave, has had a remarkable career. After graduating with his PhD from Oklahoma State in Information Systems, he moved to the University of Arkansas where he developed a passion for Radio Frequency Identification, perhaps be... more
In today’s episode, we hear from Joyce Russell, the Helen and William O'Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business (VSB) from 2016 to 2023. Under her leadership, her college strengthened faculty research output, enhanced student programs, upgrade... more
In this rare and truly special edition of Deans Counsel, we are joined by the legendary Dr. Stanley Ikenberry. This posthumous publication was recorded earlier last season, just one week before his passing following a long and remarkable life. During... more
On this episode of Deans Counsel, hosts Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry welcome back to the podcast François Ortalo-Magné, Executive Dean (External Relations) and Professor of Management Practice in Economics and Strategy & Entrepreneurship at London Bu... more
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This show centers on candid, peer-to-peer conversations among senior business school leaders navigating the modern realities of running a large, research-driven faculty. Episodes frequently explore governance, fundraising, student access and success, industry partnerships, online education, and strategic transformation of curricula—often through a deanship lens. A notable pattern is the emphasis on leadership practices (servant leadership, stakeholder management, change leadership) and the practical tensions between faculty, administration, donors, and students. A recurring strength is bringing together former deans and senior executives to share hard-won lessons, institutional anecdotes, and scalable frameworks that listeners can adapt to ... more
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