Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.

Shaun Rozyn - Executive Development

Aug 21, 2024

Shaun Rozyn, an executive educator with nearly two decades of experience, discusses transformative journeys in leadership development. He emphasizes the need for emotional intelligence and adaptability in a tech-driven world. The conversation navigates challenges leaders face, including crises and the moral dilemmas involved. Shaun critiques traditional management education and promotes innovative approaches like AI and virtual reality. He also examines the essential collaboration between academia and corporate training to address real-world leadership challenges.

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Shaun Rozyn

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Executive education, particularly at esteemed institutions, is pivotal in equipping leaders to navigate complex environments through transformative learning experiences.

Leaders must cultivate tech literacy and a digital mindset within their organizations to adeptly manage technological disruptions and foster creative problem-solving.

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The Importance of Executive Education

Executive education plays a vital role in developing leaders by providing immersive and transformative learning experiences. The discussion highlights how programs at esteemed institutions, like Harvard and Duke Corporate Education, allow participants from various sectors to engage in meaningful dialogues about leadership. Personal anecdotes emphasize the value of such high-caliber programs in fostering growth and skill enhancement among executives. The transformative nature of these educational experiences underlines their significance in equipping leaders to navigate complex environments.

Invest in Leadership Early

01:50

Design for Short Attention Spans

01:14

Intro

4min

Transformative Journeys in Executive Education

17min

Navigating Leadership in Crisis Situations

2min

Navigating Leadership Transformation

17min

Exploring Leadership Through Books and Documentaries

3min

Navigating the Intersection of Academia and Executive Education

3min

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Shaun Rozyn has almost two decades of global experience developing enterprise leaders across the globe. Shaun is currently a Managing Director at Duke Corporation Education, the corporate education arm of Duke University based in Durham, N. Carolina. Duke CE has been consistently ranked number one in the world for delivering customized executive education.

Shaun previously was a Managing of Custom Programs at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. Before that, he was the Head of Global Executive Development at the Saudi Arabian Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), overseeing the development of the top 1,000 executives, and Executive Director of Executive Education at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) in South Africa. Before this, Shaun worked in the management consulting, defense, and higher education sectors.

Shaun is also on the Board of the University Consortium (UNICON), a leading membership organization of business schools globally. His academic credentials include a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Stellenbosch, an MBA from GIBS at the University of Pretoria, and executive education programs at Harvard Business School and IMD in Switzerland.

Shaun is deeply committed to empowering leaders to drive positive change in organizations and society.

A Quote From This Episode

"Are we thinking about how to proactively develop management capabilities as people enter first-line and second-line management roles?"

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Book - Leadership Pipeline by Charan, Drotter, Noel, & Jonasen
Book - The First 90 Days by Watkins
TV Show - Beckham

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