David Patient

David Patient is a Full Professor of Leadership at Vlerick Business School and serves as an Elected Representative-at-Large on the Board of Governors of the Academy of Management (2016–2019). His research focuses on managerial communication, power dynamics, effective team dynamics, employee motivation, and workplace fairness, with a particular emphasis on the causes and consequences of fairness in diverse organizational contexts.

Education:

• MBA and Doctor in Organisational Behaviour from the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, Canada
• Bachelor in Law from University College London, UK

Research Interests: David explores how communication patterns among managers influence organizational outcomes, the psychological effects of power and influence in leadership roles, strategies for fostering cohesive teams, and the motivational drivers behind employee performance. His recent work delves into age-related workplace biases, including workplace youngism and the impact of feedback mechanisms on older workers.

Awards: No specific scientific awards mentioned in the provided texts. Contributions are primarily evidenced through his extensive publication record and academic leadership roles.

Advising & Grants: While specific grant details or student advisees are not listed, David has coordinated custom executive programs and seminars during his tenure at CATOLICA-LISBON and Vlerick. His teaching focuses on executive education, leadership development, and decision-making processes.

Professional Background: Before Vlerick, David spent 13 years at CATOLICA-LISBON, serving as Associate Dean for Research and Academic Director of graduate programs. His career reflects a strong commitment to bridging academic research with practical organizational challenges.