DiscoverThe Business of Creativity PodcastDr. Ian Williamson | Dean | UC Irvine Paul Mirage School of Business - The Business of Creativity Podcast
Dr. Ian Williamson | Dean | UC Irvine Paul Mirage School of Business - The Business of Creativity Podcast

Dr. Ian Williamson | Dean | UC Irvine Paul Mirage School of Business - The Business of Creativity Podcast

Update: 2025-08-10
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Dr. Ian Williamson, Dean of UC Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business, shares how he applies his assessment framework to both his leadership role and the organizations he advises. He explains that, whether leading an academic institution or consulting with companies, success depends on regularly understanding the external environment, evaluating operational health, and aligning strategy with future trends.

  • He applies the same logic to organizational assessment: identify external shifts, sense them early through the right advisors, and translate insights into strategy, hiring, and service design
  • His talent management philosophy includes building internal capabilities ("making") alongside acquiring new talent ("buying") to create sustainable performance

Williamson's approach highlights that effective leadership requires continual reflection on where time is spent, awareness of the environment's influence, and disciplined adjustments to remain relevant. – The Business of Creativity Podcast – Tai M. Brown

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Dr. Ian Williamson | Dean | UC Irvine Paul Mirage School of Business - The Business of Creativity Podcast

Dr. Ian Williamson | Dean | UC Irvine Paul Mirage School of Business - The Business of Creativity Podcast

Tai M. Brown