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May 20, 2020
The Center for Positive Organizations (CPO) at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is pleased to introduce Esther Kyte as its new managing director. Esther joined CPO in late 2014 as the associate director of partner relations. For the past year she has served as the interim managing director […]
May 20, 2020
Center for Positive Organizations Research Spotlights Unlocking resources with a positive lens Shirli Kopelman “Applying a positive lens has enriched my research, fueled my teaching, and distinguished my impact on practice.” Shirli Kopelman has contributed significantly to the work of the Center for Positive Organizations (CPO), most recently as a co-author of a pivotal new […]
May 19, 2020
Center for Positive Organizations (CPO) faculty affiliate Adam Grant talks with WBEZ in the episode “Why Work From Home Causes Stress In More Than Just Zoom Calls — And How To Overcome It.” Grant notes that the world is conducting a mass experiment in remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic and offers tips for how […]
May 15, 2020
Managers need to adapt to coronavirus conditions. Here are some ideas for how to do that. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, I have received hundreds of emails offering advice, tips, and tools for managers leading teams in this new era of work. One thing is clear: Now is an important time to be […]
May 13, 2020
Guidance from Michigan Ross faculty on dealing with coronavirus dominates most-read content. A review of the most popular Ross Thought in Action posts of the just-concluded academic year reveals that half of the top 10 were about the COVID-19 pandemic. The other most popular topics included women in leadership roles, the impact of online grocery shopping, and […]
May 13, 2020
Center for Positive Organizations Impact Stories CPO alums welcomed at Fortune 100 company C.J. Azubuine “What I learned in the +LAB was invaluable. It was powerful and empowering, and gave me a competitive edge as I entered the workplace.” As C.J. Azubuine considered his MBA future, one thing differentiated Michigan Ross from all other business […]
May 8, 2020
Positive Voices spotlights the value of applying positive psychology during hard times in “Episode 3: Coping with Covid with Larry King and Dr. Jane Dutton.” Dutton, a Center for Positive Organizations (CPO) core faculty member, lays out a simple framework to help people be engaged, resilient and healthier at home and work. She tells King […]
May 6, 2020
The All Things Considered episode “Shift In Focus Is Advice Of U-M Prof Bob Quinn For Dealing With Pandemic & Stay At Home Extension” explores how we can wring meaning out of our negative emotions. WEMU host Lisa Barry interviews Center for Positive Organizations (CPO) co-founder Robert E. Quinn about how we can use the […]
May 6, 2020
University of Technology Sydney quotes Center for Positive Organizations (CPO) Research Advisory Board member Ace Simpson in the article “Compassion at the core of resilient organisations.” The article examines the role compassionate management plays in a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic and how it can help organizations emerge stronger. “Our research demonstrates that broad-based compassion […]
April 29, 2020
Center for Positive Organizations (CPO) faculty affiliate Adam Grant interviews CPO co-founder Jane Dutton in the TED article “The secret to making Zoom meetings meaningful for you and your coworkers.” The interview explores how virtual meetings can be reimagined in the pandemic age to encourage high-quality connections. Dutton defines a “high-quality connection” as, “a shorter-term […]
April 28, 2020
The University of Michigan’s Center for Academic Innovation has named Andy Hoffman, the Holcim (U.S.) Professor and professor of management and organizations at the Ross School of Business, as one of 18 inaugural recipients of the Public Engagement Faculty Fellowship. In collaboration with units across campus, Hoffman and the other fellows will complete an intensive Studio Experience […]
April 27, 2020
Thrive Global interviews Center for Positive Organizations (CPO) co-founder Jane Dutton in the article “Can You Stay Physically Distanced But Socially Connected As You Work?”. The interview explores the importance of high-quality connections for physical, mental, and organizational wellbeing. Dutton also offers recommendations for how workers can stay socially connected, even as they maintain physical […]