Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Organizational Behavior

Companies can benefit from working with an academic researcher in Organizational Behavior in several ways. Firstly, they can provide valuable insights into employee behavior and motivation, helping companies improve employee engagement and productivity. Secondly, they can analyze and optimize team dynamics, fostering collaboration and innovation. Thirdly, they can assess and enhance organizational structure, ensuring efficient workflows and effective communication. Lastly, they can offer expertise in leadership development, helping companies cultivate effective leaders and drive organizational success.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in Organizational Behavior include Kostadin Kushlev, Yunzi (Rae) Tan, Ph.D., Laura Giurge, Denise Breaux Soignet, Thomas O'Neill, Sarah Arpin, Ph.D., and Lori Foster.

Kostadin Kushlev

Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
13 Years Experience
My research focuses on interventions to improve well-being by promoting better digital habits.
Education

University of British Columbia

PhD, Psychology / August, 2015

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Reed College

B.A., Psychology / May, 2008

Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Experience

Georgetown University

Assistant Professor / August, 2018 — Present

University of Virginia

Research Scientist / August, 2015 — August, 2018

Research Expertise (4)
Social Psychology
Communication
Applied Psychology
Human-Computer Interaction
About
I am broadly interested in the factors that promote or diminish happiness and well-being. My research program explores how constant connectivity to the Internet impacts people’s relationships and well-being and how we can harness technology to improve well-being and promote positive behavioral change. I am a Vanier Scholar and a Rising Star of the Association for Psychological Science (APS). I have written for *The* *New York Times*, *The Conversation*, and *Psychology Today*, and my work has been covered by other prestigious publications such as *The* *Economist, BBC, NPR, Forbes, Fast Company, Time Magazine, The Wall Stree Journal, National Geographic,* and *The Washington Post*. I have consulted for companies such as Ipsos, Canvas8, and Luce Research. See more at www.kushlev.com

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Yunzi (Rae) Tan, Ph.D.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
22 Years Experience
Social-Organizational Psychologist | Educator, Researcher, and Consultant Specializing in DEI and Conflict Management in the Workplace
Education

Columbia University

Ph.D., Social-Organizational Psychology / 2013

New York, New York, United States of America

Columbia University

M.A., Organizational Psychology / 2008

New York, New York, United States of America

University of Southern California

B.A., Communication and Psychology (with Honors) / 2003

Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Experience

University of Baltimore

Founding Director, Urban Conflict Manager Program / January, 2024 — Present

Graduate Director, Master of Science in Negotiations and Conflict Management Program / August, 2018 — Present

Associate Professor, School of Public and International Affairs / August, 2020 — Present

Academic Director, Maryland Equity and Inclusion Leadership Program / April, 2018 — December, 2019

Assistant Professor, Negotiations and Conflict Management / August, 2013 — July, 2018

Teachers College, Columbia University

Adjunct Associate Professor, Psychology and Education / January, 2013 — May, 2005

Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University

Visiting Research Fellow / January, 2012 — February, 2012

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Organizational Behavior
Other Research Expertise (11)
Team Conflict Management
Organizational Conflict
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dynamical Systems
Social Psychology
And 6 more
About
I am a social-organizational psychologist by training, and have over 20 years of professional experience in higher education, organizational change and development, marketing, as well as diversity and inclusion in private and nonprofit sectors. As a researcher, I'm most curious about topics that intersect conflict management, diversity, equity, and inclusion at group and organizational levels. As a tertiary educator, I teach social science research designs and methods to help my students explore and address important conflict issues they care about. I also teach organizational conflict management systems to cultivate students' understanding and design of complex conflict management dynamics and processes in teams and organizations. Last but not least, I am actively involved in providing research-based advice and expertise to support organizations in advancing diversity, inclusion, and other pursuits of organizational excellence. My Top 5 StrengthsFinder Signature Themes: Analytical \| Restorative \| Responsibility \| Focus \| Discipline

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Laura Giurge

London
5 Years Experience
Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics and Researcher at the Wellness Research Centre
Education

Cornell University

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Management and Organizations / 2019

Ithaca, New York, United States of America

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Ph.D., Management and Organizational Behavior / 2017

Rotterdam

University of Groningen

Masters, Human Resource Management / 2011

Groningen
Experience

The London School of Economics and Political Science

Assistant Professor of Behaviour Science / November, 2021 — Present

London Business School

Postdoctoral Research Fellow / September, 2019 — August, 2021

Cornell University

Postdoctoral Research Associate / December, 2017 — July, 2019

Research Expertise (11)
Behavioral Neuroscience
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Social Psychology
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Applied Psychology
And 6 more
About
Laura Giurge is an organizational scholar and behavioral scientist. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She earned a Ph.D. in Management from Erasmus University Rotterdam and two cum laude master’s degrees in economics and business and in human resources management from the University of Groningen. Prior to joining LSE, Dr. Giurge was a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Cornell University and at London Business School, as well as a Visiting Scholar at Harvard Business School. Her research seeks to make work better and enable all individuals to thrive and achieve their potential. <br> Giurge’s research has been published in top journals such as Organizational Behavioral and Human Decision Processes, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Nature Human Behavior, and The Leadership Quarterly. She also publishes popular press articles in outlets such as Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. In 2020, one of her papers received the Best Paper Award at the Academy of Management. At LSE, Dr. Giurge is part of the teaching team for the Executive MSc in Behavioral Science. At LBS, she connects with MBA and Executive MBAs in teaching elective courses on negotiations, well-being, productivity, and the future of work. Dr. Giurge regularly engages in corporate consulting and executive coaching and serve as an academic partner and advisor. Occasionally, she leads interactive and science-backed workshops, lectures, and keynote talks aligned with her expertise. Her most recent talk has been at the University of Cambridge. As a side hobby, Dr. Giurge enjoys creating powerful images that connect us to our planet and inner happiness.

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Denise Breaux Soignet

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
12 Years Experience
I am an experienced researcher, teacher, author, management consultant, and center director. My work centers on helping current and future business leaders learn to tackle some of the most pressing interpersonal challenges—and some of the most exciting human opportunities—in today’s workplace.
Education

Florida State University

Ph.D., Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America

Nicholls State University

M.B.A.

Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States of America

Nicholls State University

B.S., Human Resource Management

Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States of America
Experience

University of Arkansas

Director - Tyson Center for Faith-Friendly Workplaces (current) / 2019 — Present

University of Arkansas

Clinical Associate Professor of Management (current) / 2020 — Present

University of Arkansas

Clinical Assistant Professor of Management / 2016 — 2019

Assistant Professor of Management / 2010 — 2015

Research Expertise (9)
Management of Technology and Innovation
Strategy and Management
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Applied Psychology
Finance
And 4 more
About
I've spent over a decade researching, writing, consulting, and teaching about interpersonal relationships, human interactions, and people-problems in organizations. My early academic work centered on work stress, organizational politics, and dysfunctional leadership, and through the years I've broadened my focus to explore a wider range of human issues in the workplace. My passion for understanding and repairing interpersonal issues led to my current role as Director of the Tyson Center for Faith-Friendly Workplaces, a center dedicated to increasing religious tolerance, interfaith understanding, and acceptance of religious diversity in the workplace.

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Thomas O'Neill

Alberta, Alberta, Canada
11 Years Experience
Industrial and Organizational Psychologist
Education

Western University

PhD, Department of Psychology / April, 2011

London, Ontario, Canada
Experience

University of Calgary

Full Professor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology / July, 2011 — Present

Research Expertise (8)
Communication
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Applied Psychology
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Social Psychology
And 3 more
About
Tom is a global research leader in the areas of high-performance teamwork, virtual team and leader effectiveness, flexible remote and hybrid work, human-autonomy teaming, conflict and conflict management, personality, and assessment. His research funding exceeds $6M and he currently leads a lab team of 15, which includes doctoral, post-doctoral, and masters candidates, as well as undergraduate students and staff members. Tom has published over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles in outlets such as Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Academy of Management Learning and Education, Organizational Research Methods, Computers in Human Behavior, and Human Resource Management Review, and he has worked extensively to translate the science of high-performance teamwork and flexible remote work into practice through consultations, workshops, public lectures, training, software development, and other services.

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Sarah Arpin, Ph.D.

Spokane, Washington, United States of America
8 Years Experience
Associate Professor of Psychology, Gonzaga University
Education

Gonzaga University

B.A., Psychology, Philosophy / May, 2010

Spokane, Washington, United States of America

Portland State University

Ph.D., Applied Social Psychology, Quantitative Psychology / May, 2015

Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Experience

Gonzaga University

Assistant Professor / August, 2015 — September, 2020

Gonzaga University

Associate Professor / September, 2020 — Present

Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences

Methodological and data analytic consultant / June, 2019 — Present

Consultant on research grant exploring effectiveness of the Behavioral Health and Resilience Training for Military Leaders. Investigators, Dr. Leslie Hammer and Dr. Cynthia Mohr

Research Expertise (9)
loneliness
social relationships and health
dyadic data analysis
Social Psychology
Geriatrics and Gerontology
And 4 more
About
Dr. Arpin's research focuses on the application of quantitative methods to the study of social psychological processes, including social interactions, social emotions, and health behavioral outcomes. She has conducted extensive research and published in the areas of loneliness and social determinants of health, using experimental and survey methodology. Dr. Arpin also has experience as a methodology and data analytic consultant on several large grant-funded projects, including DOD-funded intervention studies targeting well-being and social resilience among service-members.

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Lori Foster

Raleigh, North Carolina
Organizational psychologist applying behavioral science to sustainable development
Education

Augusta University

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Augusta, Georgia, United States of America

University of South Florida

Masters of Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Tampa, Florida, United States of America

University of South Florida

PhD, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Experience

North Carolina State University

Professor of Psychology

Research Expertise (3)
Applied Psychology
Human-Computer Interaction
Social Psychology
About
I'm currently a Professor at North Carolina State University, a Visiting Scholar at Duke University's Center for Advanced Hindsight, an Honorary Professor at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, and President-Elect of the International Association of Applied Psychology. In the university setting, I oversee the 4D Lab, which focuses on research at the intersection of work, psychology, technology, and sustainable development. I'm passionate about using psychological science and technological advances to improve well-being and economic mobility and am involved in a number of projects focused on enhancing the health, happiness, and productivity of people and organizations in different parts of the world.

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Example Organizational Behavior projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on Organizational Behavior?

Improving Employee Engagement

An Organizational Behavior expert can conduct surveys and assessments to identify factors affecting employee engagement. They can then develop strategies to improve job satisfaction, work-life balance, and career development opportunities, leading to higher employee retention and productivity.

Enhancing Team Dynamics

By analyzing team dynamics and interpersonal relationships, an Organizational Behavior researcher can identify potential conflicts and barriers to collaboration. They can then design interventions and training programs to improve communication, trust, and teamwork, resulting in more effective and cohesive teams.

Optimizing Organizational Structure

Through organizational analysis and design, an Organizational Behavior expert can assess the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization's structure. They can recommend changes to streamline workflows, clarify roles and responsibilities, and improve decision-making processes, leading to increased productivity and agility.

Developing Effective Leadership Strategies

An Organizational Behavior researcher can assess leadership styles and behaviors within an organization. They can provide coaching and development programs to enhance leadership skills, promote a positive work culture, and drive employee engagement and performance.