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March 20, 2019
Center for Positive Organizations Faculty Associate Edward C. Chang has been awarded the Stanley Sue Award for Distinguished Contributions to Diversity in Clinical Psychology by the American Psychological Association (APA). As described by the APA, the “award honors psychologists who have made remarkable contributions to the understanding of human diversity and whose contributions have significant […]
March 18, 2019
Professor Gretchen Spreitzer shares some nuggets from recent research on the changing workplace. The world of work continues to evolve, and Michigan Ross Professor and Center for Positive Organizations Core Faculty Member Gretchen Spreitzer keeps a close eye on the changes. She has studied three global trends in particular: the nature of work contracts, shifting […]
March 18, 2019
Laura Morgan Roberts wrote (along with co-author Zuhairah Washington) a Harvard Business Review article titled, “Women of Color Get Less Support at Work. Here’s How Managers Can Change That.” The article cites findings from a “Women in the Workplace” report that in 2018 only 4% of C-Level positions were held by women of color. There […]
March 13, 2019
Jane Dutton and Monica Worline’s book, Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power That Elevates People and Organizations, was mentioned in an article, “The Art of Executive Feedback,” published in The Chronicle of Higher Education. The article’s author wrote that Awakening Compassion “changed the way [he] understood leadership and organizational effectiveness.” Dutton is a co-founder […]
March 11, 2019
Menlo Innovation’s CEO and Chief Storyteller Richard Sheridan was interviewed for a Forbes article titled, “Satisfaction? Engagement? Why Not Joy At Work?” Sheridan was strategically chosen to discuss his company’s notably recognized workplace culture and how he frames “joy” in the context of leadership, performance, and employee engagement. Menlo Innovations is member of the […]
March 7, 2019
The HowStuffWorks article, “The Pros and Cons of Coworking Spaces,” features research by Gretchen Spreitzer, Peter Bacevice, and Lyndon Garrett about the impact of coworking on people’s ability to thrive in their roles. Spreitzer is the Keith E. and Valerie J. Alessi Professor of Business Administration, professor of management and organizations, and a member of […]
March 5, 2019
For the second year in a row Owens Corning was named one of the 2019 “World’s Most Ethical Companies” by the Ethisphere Institute, an organization that “defines and measures corporate ethical standards.” “For Owens Corning employees, this is an important recognition of our ongoing commitment to integrity and the highest standards of conduct in everything […]
March 1, 2019
Gretchen Spreitzer was interviewed in an episode of Georgia Institute of Technology’s Work Science Center Podcast series. She was invited to contribute to this episode, “New Work Arrangements,” because of her research on alternative work arrangements and their benefits on employee and employer well-being. Spreitzer is the Keith E. and Valerie J. Alessi Professor of […]
March 1, 2019
Essay examines the phenomenon of successful people who remain unhappy The New York Times Magazine recently published a special issue on “The Future of Work,” and one article causing some buzz — titled “Wealthy, Successful, and Miserable” — highlights research conducted by Michigan Ross Professor Emerita Jane Dutton. The article, by Pulitzer Prize winner Charles […]
February 28, 2019
The University of Michigan will make a half-million-dollar investment in a startup founded by Ross Professor Wayne Baker, with additional funding possible in the future The Board of Regents approved the investment, along with three others, on Thursday through the Michigan Investment in New Technology Startups initiative. The MINTS fund, which is overseen by the […]
February 28, 2019
Kim Cameron contributed to a story in The Hollywood Reporter titled “How to Fix the Academy’s Management Problem: Overhaul the Board.” The article discusses the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ current management and organizational structure and what should be done to improve it. “A 54-person board is ridiculous,” Cameron tells the Reporter, “you […]
February 21, 2019
Jane Dutton’s research was cited in the Harvard Business Review article, “What to Do When You Realize You’ve Made a Mistake.” The article uses Dutton’s research on “identity claiming” to explain why people feel their self-identity is threatened when they find out they’re wrong, especially in situations where others are involved in the discovery. […]