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Perspectives on International Education and Professional Development
Stephen S. Round, Founder and Principal of Round One (R1), writes on a range of subjects, including international higher education, human capital development, leadership, career mobility, and the decisions that shape long-term opportunities.
His perspectives draw on more than 30 years of experience advising professionals pursuing graduate education abroad, with particular insight into the educational and career trajectories of Japanese professionals in an international context.
The articles below bring together his commentary published on LinkedIn, Poets&Quants, University World News, and other platforms. Select an article to read it on R1’s website or on the original publisher’s platform.
Sponsored Versus Self-Funded MBAs: 2 Very Different Career Stories
Poets&Quants
Examining how employer sponsorship and self-funding influence MBA candidates’ objectives, financial risks, and post-MBA career opportunities.
The Long Game: Building Global Talent Over a Lifetime
LinkedIn
Exploring how international education, overseas experience, and long-term investments in human capital can contribute to the development of global capabilities across careers and generations.