Episode #345: Building a Mission-Driven Culture of Innovation

We’re proud to welcome Dr. Brooke Elliott, Dean of the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois to the show this week. She shares her perspective on leading with purpose during a time of rapid change in higher education. Dean Elliott discusses how a mission-driven culture, intentional innovation, and a commitment to expanding access have helped Gies grow its impact while preparing students for an increasingly dynamic workforce. Rather than chasing trends, Dean Elliott makes the case for building durable systems that empower faculty, strengthen student outcomes, and ensure institutions remain adaptable while staying true to their core mission. Guest Name: Dr. Brooke Elliott - Dean of Gies College of Business at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Guest Social: LinkedIn (  / w-brooke-elliott-4a46634  ) Guest Bio: Dr. Brooke Elliott is the Josef and Margot Lakonishok Professor in Business and Dean of Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She leads the College in developing a compelling, strategic vision while continuing to build upon its distinctive brand and identity. This includes assessing and expanding Gies Business’ portfolio of on-campus and online programs to strengthen its position as an innovative leader among the nation’s best business schools. - - - Connect With Our Host: Dustin Ramsdell   / dustinramsdell   About The Enrollify Podcast Network: The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network (https://podcasts.enrollify.org/) . If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com (https://451.elmt.link/49ocwR8) . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.