Structured Problem Solving

Patrick S. Noonan came to Emory in 1993 from the faculty of the Harvard Business School, where he had earned his PhD in Decision Sciences. He also holds a BS in Engineering & Applied Science and an MBA, both from Yale University. His academic field is "decision analysis," which draws on both the wisdom and the analytical methodologies of economics, psychology, statistics, sociology and engineering to provide prescriptions for improving decision making in business, in the professions, in health sciences, in politics and in life.

Lynne G. Segall serves as Associate Dean of Goizueta IMPACT, which is a core part of the Goizueta MBA experience, designed to provide MBA students with both classroom and field experiences to learn and apply practical frameworks and systematic processes to address complex, real-world problems and facilitate effective action. In this role, she leads the overall strategic direction for Goizueta’s project-based experiential learning programs including developing and teaching core courses, cultivating client relationships with the business community, and supporting Goizueta IMPACT360 elective faculty to ensure meaningful student and client experiences. Associate Dean Segall joined Goizueta in July 2015 after almost 16 years at Accenture.