DSI Executive Education Faculty
DSI faculty are known for their engaging speaking style, deep knowledge of their topics, and ability to get the audience personally engaged with the topic. Our faculty can deliver practical and engaging workshop sessions.
Available Faculty

Kathy Pearson, Ph.D.
Recent Workshop Topics:
- Bridging the Divide: From Strategy to Execution
- Critical Thinking

Franck Schuurmans, Ph.D.
Recent Workshop Topics:
- Making Decisions in Uncertain Times
- Adaptive Strategic Planning
- Future Forces and Strategy in Financial Services

John R. Austin, Ph.D.
Recent Workshop Topics:
- Creating Transformative Change: Connecting the signing of Jackie Robinson by the Brooklyn Dodgers to current participant industry or organization change
- Smart People, Dumb Decisions: Good Strategic Decisions
- Knowing What You Know: Advantage through Organizational and Team Knowledge

Roch Parayre, Ph.D.
Recent Workshop Topics:
- Preparing your Company for the Future
- Strategic Innovation
- Profiting From Uncertainty and Risk

Jim Austin
Recent WorkshopTopics:
- Future Forces and Strategy in Healthcare
- Scenario Planning
- Strategic Decision Making