What would you do differently on Monday?
This is a question (from Peter Drucker) that I often ask at the end of a class. What actionable insights can we apply at work starting Monday? How can we build effective teams? Lead with authenticity and integrity?
My guiding principles as a teacher: (1) I bring my best to the classroom and I expect the same, (2) We will question assumptions, (3) We will learn from perspectives different from our own, (4) We will end every class with insights to apply on Monday.
This is a question (from Peter Drucker) that I often ask at the end of a class. What actionable insights can we apply at work starting Monday? How can we build effective teams? Lead with authenticity and integrity?
My guiding principles as a teacher: (1) I bring my best to the classroom and I expect the same, (2) We will question assumptions, (3) We will learn from perspectives different from our own, (4) We will end every class with insights to apply on Monday.
Courses taught at the Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University (2019 - Present)
BUS 761 : Leadership for the Technology-Driven Organization (Management of Technology MBA)
BUS 704 : Leadership and Teamwork (Full-time MBA, Co-taught with Don Durand)
BUS 699 : Brave Conversations for Building Trust and Collaboration (Executive MBA)
BUS 681 : Leadership and Teamwork (Executive MBA)
BUS 557 : Managing People and Organizations (Part-time MBA)
Brave Conversations for Building Trust and Collaboration
Brave Conversations will cover the skills and tools for building trust and collaboration across your organization. Brave conversations are trust-based, collaborative, and honest conversations that address the core concerns of individuals and organizations. These conversations require courage and vulnerability, as they often involve addressing difficult issues or speaking up about different truths. Brave conversations can be used to address conflicts, improve communication, build trust, and foster a more inclusive and supportive work environment.
Leadership and Teamwork
The goal of this course is for you to develop as an effective leader and to learn skills for establishing direction, creating alignment, and sustaining commitment across diverse stakeholders. In this course you will develop: (1) actionable insights on your leadership strengths and blind spots, (2) skills for exercising leadership in different situations, and (3) an action plan for your leadership journey. The course will progress through a series of practical challenges and skill-development sessions. You will learn how to lead and adapt more effectively in work environments with ongoing change and disruption.
BUS 761 : Leadership for the Technology-Driven Organization (Management of Technology MBA)
BUS 704 : Leadership and Teamwork (Full-time MBA, Co-taught with Don Durand)
BUS 699 : Brave Conversations for Building Trust and Collaboration (Executive MBA)
BUS 681 : Leadership and Teamwork (Executive MBA)
BUS 557 : Managing People and Organizations (Part-time MBA)
Brave Conversations for Building Trust and Collaboration
Brave Conversations will cover the skills and tools for building trust and collaboration across your organization. Brave conversations are trust-based, collaborative, and honest conversations that address the core concerns of individuals and organizations. These conversations require courage and vulnerability, as they often involve addressing difficult issues or speaking up about different truths. Brave conversations can be used to address conflicts, improve communication, build trust, and foster a more inclusive and supportive work environment.
Leadership and Teamwork
The goal of this course is for you to develop as an effective leader and to learn skills for establishing direction, creating alignment, and sustaining commitment across diverse stakeholders. In this course you will develop: (1) actionable insights on your leadership strengths and blind spots, (2) skills for exercising leadership in different situations, and (3) an action plan for your leadership journey. The course will progress through a series of practical challenges and skill-development sessions. You will learn how to lead and adapt more effectively in work environments with ongoing change and disruption.
Courses taught at Claremont Graduate University (2015 - 2019)
Talent Management
How can organizations effectively attract, assess, manage, and develop individual talent? In this course, we will examine the science and practice of talent management in organizations. Topics include organizational case studies and research on talent attraction, recruitment, assessment, talent development, and performance management, For the final assignment, students will develop a research project or a business case study on a talent management practice of their choice. The class will require active discussion and participation.
Talent Management
How can organizations effectively attract, assess, manage, and develop individual talent? In this course, we will examine the science and practice of talent management in organizations. Topics include organizational case studies and research on talent attraction, recruitment, assessment, talent development, and performance management, For the final assignment, students will develop a research project or a business case study on a talent management practice of their choice. The class will require active discussion and participation.
Interpersonal Dynamics
How is exemplary work accomplished in and through relationships in organizations? What are the characteristics of high quality and productive work relationships? What is the business case for positive work relationships? This course will cover core topics on interpersonal dynamics as well as social network perspectives on work relationships. In the first half of the course, we will discuss psychological research on trust, attachment, emotion regulation, feedback, and mindfulness. In the second half of the course, we will apply these perspectives to the practice of management, consulting, coaching, and negotiations. For the final assignment, students will develop a research project on an interpersonal dynamic of their choice. The course will require active participation and discussion.
How is exemplary work accomplished in and through relationships in organizations? What are the characteristics of high quality and productive work relationships? What is the business case for positive work relationships? This course will cover core topics on interpersonal dynamics as well as social network perspectives on work relationships. In the first half of the course, we will discuss psychological research on trust, attachment, emotion regulation, feedback, and mindfulness. In the second half of the course, we will apply these perspectives to the practice of management, consulting, coaching, and negotiations. For the final assignment, students will develop a research project on an interpersonal dynamic of their choice. The course will require active participation and discussion.
Jobs, Career, and Calling
What is the future of work and careers in an age of technological disruption? How can organizations help people accomplish their best work? This course is about the changing nature of work and careers in organizations. The course will progress through three central issues in organizational careers: (a) career identity and employability, (b) change and adaptation in changing career environments, and (c) mentoring relationships and coaching. The course is discussion-based and will require active participation.
What is the future of work and careers in an age of technological disruption? How can organizations help people accomplish their best work? This course is about the changing nature of work and careers in organizations. The course will progress through three central issues in organizational careers: (a) career identity and employability, (b) change and adaptation in changing career environments, and (c) mentoring relationships and coaching. The course is discussion-based and will require active participation.
Positive Organizational Psychology
Positive Organizational Psychology is the study of positive outcomes, processes, and attributes of organizations and their members. As the capstone of the Master’s program in Positive Organizational Psychology, this course will cover classic and contemporary perspectives in positive organizational psychology. In addition, emphasis will be given to organizational application and evidence-based interventions for improving employee well-being, learning, and performance. The course requires active participation and will culminate in a business pitch competition.
Positive Organizational Psychology is the study of positive outcomes, processes, and attributes of organizations and their members. As the capstone of the Master’s program in Positive Organizational Psychology, this course will cover classic and contemporary perspectives in positive organizational psychology. In addition, emphasis will be given to organizational application and evidence-based interventions for improving employee well-being, learning, and performance. The course requires active participation and will culminate in a business pitch competition.
Advanced Topics in Organizational Psychology
This course will address central questions in organizations and examine the psychological dynamics salient to these concerns. There will be no easy answers. The focus of this course will be on inquiry, discovery, and theory development. The class will also engage in conversations with guest speakers - organizational scholars and practitioners who will discuss their emerging research and perspectives. The topics covered will include research on interpersonal dynamics, career decision making, leadership, and employment relationships. A foundational understanding of organizational psychology is required before taking this course.
This course will address central questions in organizations and examine the psychological dynamics salient to these concerns. There will be no easy answers. The focus of this course will be on inquiry, discovery, and theory development. The class will also engage in conversations with guest speakers - organizational scholars and practitioners who will discuss their emerging research and perspectives. The topics covered will include research on interpersonal dynamics, career decision making, leadership, and employment relationships. A foundational understanding of organizational psychology is required before taking this course.
Doctoral Seminar: Organizational Psychology
The course will advance student research in organizational psychology from idea conception to publication. Each student will work under the guidance of the professor on a research paper, with the goal of publication in a peer-reviewed psychology or management journal. The course is writing intensive. MA students who are interested in research can take this course with approval from the instructor.
Directed Research: Organizational Behavior
The course will advance student research in organizational psychology from idea conception to publication. Each student will work under the guidance of the professor on a research paper, with the goal of publication in a peer-reviewed psychology or management journal. The course is writing intensive. MA students who are interested in research can take this course with approval from the instructor.
Directed Research: Organizational Behavior
