Participant Stories

Gary Gray selected Carlson Executive Education’s Disruptive Innovation course to provide a burst of focus and inspiration for the innovative aspects of his job. Taking time outside of the office, speaking with peers and experts, and focusing on real-life examples of innovation helped him re-imagine how Polaris provides vehicle service.

When Senior Director of the non-profit American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Kevin Rush was promoted from a functional leader of a single department to an executive position, it became clear to him he would need to develop a more cross-functional strategic mindset to be effective in his new role.

Santha Prabu Jeyaseelan recently earned a Certificate of Distinguished Leadership and Business Administration from Carlson Executive Education to stay current with leadership best practices and enhance his skill set.

Yvonne Lai, a Product Manager at US Bank, is on a leadership track. To prepare herself to take on a larger role in her organization, she began to seek out professional development options.