Aria Jones
Adjunct Instructor
Education
Doctorate, Strategic Leadership & Strategic Foresight, Regent University, 2022;
M.S. Information Systems, 2009;
B.S. Business Management, 2008
ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Interests
Strategic Foresight and Systems Thinking to Improve Outcomes; Strategic Leadership; Futures Studies
Publications and Media Placements
Jones, A. (2019, Aug). A Life of Virtue: The Armory of a Christian Leader. LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/life-virtue-armory-christian-leader-aria-jones/.
Jones, A. (2019, Aug). Ethical Decision-Making Depends on Leaders’ Values & Virtues.
LinkedIn. URL: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ethical-decision-making-depends-leaders-values-virtues-aria-jones-1e/.
Jones, A. (2019, Aug). Can we achieve exemplary leadership despite our ethical blindspots?
LinkedIn. URL: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/can-we-achieve-exemplary-leadership-despite-our-ethical-aria-jones/.
Jones, A. (2019, Sep). 3 Fundamental Competences for Global Leadership Effectiveness.
LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-fundamental-competencies-global-leadership-aria-jones/.
Jones, A. (2021, Mar). Systems Dynamics: The Importance of Avoiding Gender Bias in
Performance Reviews. World Wide Technology. https://www.wwt.com/article/systems-dynamics-the-importance-of-avoiding-gender-bias-in-performance-reviews.
Jones, A. (2021, Jul). Cultural Awareness & EQ Can Impact Leader Effectiveness. World
Wide Technology. https://www.wwt.com/article/cultural-awareness-and-eq-can-impact-leader-effectiveness.
Jones, A. (2021, Jul). Increase Employee Engagement & Commitment by Revamping Leadership
Communication. World Wide Technology. https://www.wwt.com/article/increase-employee-engagement-and-commitment-leadership-communication.
Jones, A. (2021, Jul). People-Centric Strategic Alliances for Success in VUCA Environments.
World Wide Technology. https://www.wwt.com/article/people-centric-strategic-alliances-for-success-in-vuca-environments.
Jones, A. (2021, Jul). Purpose & Service: Key Factors in Leadership Effectiveness.
World Wide Technology. https://www.wwt.com/article/purpose-and-service-key-factors-in-leadership-effectiveness.
Jones, A. (2022, Jul). Causal Loop Diagrams to Depict the Effects of Gender Bias in
Performance Reviews (Presentation). Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/727150846.
Jones, A. (2022, September 9-10). Future-Centric Strategy Development: Strategic Foresight
& Systems Thinking to Transform Critical Infrastructure Sectors. Annual ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Roundtables
(p. N/A). Virginia Beach: Regent University.
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Regent University, ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Roundtables, School of Business & Leadership (Virginia
Beach, VA) 2023-Nov
Future-Centric Mindset Shifts: Strategic Foresight & Systems Thinking to Improve Multi-level
Outcomes
Women of Color in STEM Conference (Detroit, MI) 2023-Oct
First-Time Managers: Essential Strategies for a Successful Transition to Leadership
BEYA 37 STEM Conference (Washington, D.C.) 2023-Feb
Advanced Leadership Development: How to Successfully Manage Complex Teams consisting
of Employees, Contractors, Suppliers, Partners, and Clients (Co-presented with L.
Gant, A. Stephens, and J. Fairrer Samani)
Women of Color in STEM Conference (Detroit, MI) 2022-Oct
Strategic Executive Leadership to Change the Game (Co-presented with J. Fairrer Samani)
Regent University, ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Roundtables, School of Business & Leadership (Virginia
Beach, VA) 2022-Sep
Strategic Foresight & Systems Thinking to Transform Critical Infrastructure Sectors
I Am Me: Boss Talks (St. ÀË»¨Ö±²¥, MO) 2022-Sep
Entrepreneurial Storytelling to Inspire Emerging & Aspiring Bosses
Regent University, ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Roundtables, School of Business & Leadership (Virginia
Beach, VA) 2021-Aug
Causal Loop Diagrams to Depict the Effects of Gender Bias in Performance Reviews
Honors and Awards
Women of Color in STEM: Technology All-Star, 2021; World Wide Technology: High-Performing Team Award, 2020
Professional Organizations and Associations
Association of Professional Futurists (APF), International Leadership Association (ILA)
Community Work and Service
Consultant, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Operational Improvement Solutions