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Biography
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A distinguished scholar-practitioner whose career synthesizes deep academic inquiry with extensive executive-level experience. His work operates at the critical intersection of organizational strategy, human resources, strategic foresight, and applied management research, driven by a commitment to navigating complexity, ethical governance, and socio-technical evolution.
As a scholar, his orientation is grounded in systems thinking, critical analysis, and evidence-based pedagogy. His research explores organizational governance, human capital strategy, future-ready skills, human–AI interaction, and the ethics of institutional decision-making. He employs qualitative and mixed-method approaches, integrating foresight methodologies and reflexive practice to diagnose present challenges and anticipate plausible futures.
As a senior strategist and consultant, Shady brings substantial cross-sector expertise from public, private, and non-profit environments. He has advised and led initiatives across organizational levels - from operational fronts to executive and boardrooms - specializing in complex transformation, organizational design, talent architecture, and change management. His practice is anchored in aligning human capital, structural systems, and culture with long-term strategic objectives.
This dual identity as academic and practitioner defines his unique contribution: he bridges theoretical rigor with actionable application. His professional work in leadership development, workforce modernization, and policy design is informed by scholarly research, while his academic pursuits are consistently enriched by on-the-ground, real-world organizational challenges.
Shady’s integrated approach is characterized by a steadfast emphasis on ethical reflexivity, human-centered systems, and building resilient, future-people-capable organizations. Whether through education, research, or executive engagement, his ultimate focus is equipping leaders with the analytical tools and strategic mindset required to steward institutions through uncertainty and toward sustained, responsible performance.
Dr. Hana's Credentials include: Doctorate in Business Administration- HRM focus, Masters in Business Administration -HRM focus, Certified Human Resources Leader (HRPA), Certified Professional in Human Resources and Compensation (IHRME), Certified Trainer (IBCT), Certified Change Practitioner (Prosci); Once Certified Lead Auditor (ISO), and Psychometric Assessor (Profiles International) .
Teaching Interests
- Leadership, Management, Strategy, Strategic Competencies Building, Capacity Building, Learning and Development, Disability management, and Human Resources Management.
Research Interests
- Alternative Credentials, Capacity building, Entrepreneurship, Business Management and People intersections, and Human Capital ROI measuring.