A peer-to-peer discussion with the Dean of the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California-Irvine.Are graduates ready for the future of work?

🎙️ Delving deeper into the changing workplace with Dean Williamson, panelist Ken Kring and guest panelist Alex Triantis, dean of the Carey Business School discuss how the service economy is changing the demand for talent and globalization.

“The weakness that we're seeing in the labor market right now is it's it's the most vulnerable for the entry level worker at the current moment, right as companies are dealing with uncertainty,” said Williamson

The conversation highlights key global economic indicators that are driving international schools to form new partnerships and redefine prospective student pipelines. Williamson also addresses the internal challenges for schools, stating, “I…would say candidly that we as a school need to begin thinking harder about what is the support we're providing.” Finally, Williamson sheds light on a powerful strategy: how partnering with local government is validating the school's mission and delivering unique ROI and KPIs through generational impact. A crucial conversation for Deans and academic leaders focused on strategic planning and talent development.

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Read more about Dean Ian Williamson here.