Colin M. Fisher

Colin M. Fisher is an Associate Professor and Programme Director (MRes/PhD in Management) at the UCL School of Management, serving as Departmental Graduate Tutor. His work bridges organizational behavior and creative processes, focusing on team dynamics, improvisation, and leadership timing. Previously, he held roles at Boston University’s School of Management and remains affiliated with institutions like Harvard and NYU.

Education includes a Ph.D./M.A. in Organizational Behavior/Social Psychology from Harvard University, an M.A. in Improvisation from NYU, and a B.Mus. in Jazz Trumpet from New England Conservatory. His professional jazz background informs his research on real-time collaboration.

Research emphasizes temporal aspects of teamwork, creative help dynamics, and organizational improvisation. His articles appear in top journals like Academy of Management Journal and Harvard Business Review. He leads executive education courses on creativity and innovation, collaborating with organizations like IDEO and NHS.

Fisher’s advisory work includes mentoring PhD students Martina Pizzinato, Daniel OSullivan, and Jacob Venet. His editorial roles span journals such as Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. Media features include BBC, NPR, and The Times, highlighting his insights on workplace creativity and leadership.