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Giovanni Schiuma
Director of the Department of Engineering at Università LUM
Giovanni Schiuma is a prominent academic and expert in organizational development and innovation. He currently holds the position of Full Professor of Knowledge and Innovation Management at Università LUM (Libera Università Mediterranea) in Italy.12
Academic Background and Expertise
Professor Schiuma is widely recognized as one of the world's leading experts in several areas:
- Organizational development and innovation
- Business model innovation for arts and cultural organizations
- Strategic knowledge management for company value creation
- Use of arts in business contexts
- Assessment and management of knowledge assets1
He heads the Business and Engineering Management Program at LUM University.3
Research and Contributions
Professor Schiuma's work focuses on integrating arts into business practices and organizational development. He argues that incorporating arts can have multiple benefits for companies, including:
- Enhancing learning and training for managers and leaders
- Driving organizational transformation
- Improving value orientation and stakeholder understanding
- Developing human and leadership dimensions within organizations
- Fostering innovation and adaptability in complex business environments1
Current Achievements
As of 2024, Professor Schiuma has recently been appointed as a Fulbright Scholar at Seton Hall University, marking a significant achievement in his academic career.4
Personal Background
Giovanni Schiuma is based in Matera, a town in Southern Italy that was designated as the European Cultural Capital in 2019. He credits the unique energy and history of Matera as an influence on his interest in arts and business.1
