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Dominique Vian serves as Associate Professor at SKEMA Business School in Sophia Antipolis since 2011, specializing in Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship within the institution's research ecosystem. His academic journey includes a PhD in Management Sciences from Telecom ParisTech (2010), complemented by degrees in Information Systems Management from IAE Nice (1987) and Applied Computer Science from Côte d'Azur University (1985).
- Doctorate in Management Sciences, Telecom ParisTech (2010)
- Diploma of Specialized Higher Studies, IAE Nice (1987)
- Master's Degree in Applied Computer Science, Côte d'Azur University (1985)
- Postgraduate in IT Management, SKEMA Business School (1987)
Vian's research centers on effectuation theory - developing practical methodologies like ISMA360 and FOCAL that transform entrepreneurial decision-making under uncertainty. His work uniquely bridges cognitive science with systemic approaches, examining how entrepreneurs conceptualize resources to navigate complex environments. Recent publications demonstrate application of these frameworks to societal challenges including pension reforms, urban riots, and geopolitical conflicts, revealing how effectual logic enables opportunity identification within chaotic systems.
His 15 most recent publications reveal a clear trajectory from theoretical development (2022) toward real-world implementation across business and societal domains (2023-2024). This evolution shows increasing focus on systemic interventions where effectual principles address multi-stakeholder complexities in innovation policy, leadership development, and crisis management - particularly evident in his analyses of Chinese innovation systems and generative AI's creative limitations.
Vian actively supervises doctoral research at Université Côte d'Azur, currently co-directing N. Farrugia's dissertation. His industry experience informs practical grant applications where effectual methods have been implemented across sixty incubators, technology parks, and corporate innovation programs worldwide.
As co-director of the SKEMA Centre for Global Risks and contributor to the Transformation Research Center, Vian leads initiatives exploring how effectual logic enables organizations to navigate VUCA environments. His teams develop tools for systemic opportunity mapping that help entrepreneurs and policymakers transform constraints into strategic advantages through resource-driven innovation.
