We build partnerships where organisations, leaders and academics exchange ideas and investigate solutions to key leadership challenges. By bringing together scholars and industry leaders, we generate evidence-based knowledge on effective and novel leadership practices. Our work is accessible through a variety of channels including academic journals, industry reports, educational programs and our podcast.
We generate advanced leadership knowledge and best leadership practices through collaborative research projects, leadership development, training and mentoring, public forums and consulting services. Our work focuses on the following areas:
A research degree from the Deakin Business School is an opportunity to make a positive impact on society through helping existing and emergent leaders build the capabilities needed to address contemporary and future challenges.
Our members include leadership scholars who have extensive experience collaborating with organisations in a range of industries. The group is led by a team of co-directors:
Dr Fannie Wu focuses on helping leaders and employees from minority groups attain success and effectiveness through managing their leadership, emotions and social capital. Fannie teaches in the Master of Leadership program and developed an open online course on crisis leadership.
Dr Andrew Wang’s research focuses on helping leaders to optimise team performance and to understand team micro-dynamics. He is interested in the roles of emotions, voice behaviour and social hierarchy in team functioning, as well as the strategies that leaders can employ to harness their potential.
Dr Zitong Sheng researches the promotion of employees’ prosocial and proactive work behaviour and focuses on effective transition into the workforce for newcomers. She has collaborated across multiple industries including councils and healthcare agencies.
Cameron Edgar, Chief Superintendent, Director Helicopter Operations, Ambulance NSW
Gloria Yuen, Head of Regulatory Enablement and Delivery, Personal Banking, NABEva Chye, Founder of If Innovation Could Talk; Board member of Australian Innovation Management Institute
Jennifer Conley, CEO, Geelong Manufacturing Council
Jolene Morse, Director, Financial Services Risk Management, Ernst and Young
Rhonda Andrews, Founder, Principal Senior Psychologist and Managing Director, Barrington Centre
Kate Roache, Executive Officer of Leadership Great South Coast Inc.
Hub members have extensive experience working with diverse organisations, such as:
Our projects investigate complex issues in leadership across a number of sectors. Our projects drive thought leadership and contribute to the development of leadership practices that are adaptable, inclusive and forward-thinking.
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation adopted a 10-point plan to end violence and aggression toward its members. Our research evaluated the implementation of the plan and its impact on the health and wellbeing of nurses working in aged care.
A research collaboration with regional urban water corporation Wannon Water, was undertaken by a multidisciplinary team from Deakin as part of the organisation’s focus on embedding a philosophy of zero harm within the context of occupational health and safety, culture, mental health and management systems.
Take an in-depth look at some of our latest research, available in a variety of formats and publications. For a full list of publications visit the profile pages of our researchers.
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