SCIP Past President Named Fulbright Scholar
June 17, 2009 · SCIP
Dr. Paul Dishman, long-time member and Past President of the Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to lecture and research at the University of Donja Gorica (UDG) in Montenegro during the 2010 academic year, according to the United States Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Dishman will lecture on Competitive Intelligence to graduate and undergraduates at UDG and will provide market intelligence applications to businesses in order to increase Montenegro’s global competitiveness during the country’s transitional economy stage. Dishman holds a bachelor of Fine Arts, a masters in Marketing, and a doctorate in Marketing Research. Before returning to academia he served on the marketing staffs of both Apple Computer and IBM. He has taught competitive intelligence for more than 15 years, has conducted industry and market intelligence projects for over two decades, and has lectured in China as part of a United Nations invitation
Ken Garrison, CEO of SCIP, says that Dishman’s prestigious achievement is important to the field. “SCIP congratulates Dr. Dishman on his award. With the backing of the State Department, he will show that competitive intelligence is vital to building businesses and strengthening economies on a global scale,” Garrison said. SCIP President Martha Gleason added, “Through his Fulbright Scholarship, Paul will be able to advance not only a developing country’s economy, but make important strides for competitive intelligence professionals.”
“I am honored to be named a Fulbright Scholar. It is exciting to be able to contribute in some small way to the economic development of the newest country in the world, Montenegro. I am looking forward to meeting and working with the students and professionals that are dedicated to diversifying the Montenegrin economy,” Dishman said
“The Fulbright Scholar program provides a unique exchange that allows people all over the world to learn about Americans on a very personal level,” stated Senator Orrin G. Hatch. “Professor Dishman will be a wonderful scholar-ambassador for America; and will be a tremendous asset to Montenegro, a country that is dedicated to developing its private enterprise sector.”
Dishman is one of approximately 1,100 U.S. faculty and professionals who will travel abroad through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. The Fulbright Program, America’s flagship international educational exchange program, is sponsored by the United States Department of State. Recipients of Fulbright awards are selected on the basis of academic or professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential in their fields.
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Congrats Paul - way to go man! So does this mean the State Department recognizes the value of CI for international economic development?
- Arik
Terrific news for you Paul! I know that you will do a great job helping Montenegro along its path of economic progress by exposing them to the best of CI. I hope you’ll send pics when you are there — it is a beautiful place. Regards, Craig
This is fabulous news Paul, for you, economic development and the CI profession! Let’s catch up soon. I wanna hear your story! As do many in our profession.
Best, Ellen
Congrats Paul
One thing I learned with you
“We must become the change we want to see.”
Mahatma Gandhi
Alfredo Passos, Brazil
Wonderful News, Paul. How exciting. What an opportunity to practice “greenfield” Competitive Intelligence first hand. Best of luck in your new adventure.
Paul, I am so proud of you! That is a much deserved honor. Congratulations!!!
All my best wishes,
Melanie