Ishan Jalan

Dr. Ishan Jalan is an Associate Professor in Leadership and Organisational Dynamics at Nottingham Business School (NBS), Nottingham Trent University. He leads doctoral training programs, supervises PhD/MBA students, and teaches MBA/Executive MBA courses on leadership and change management. His career includes roles at Lancaster University, University of Bath, and Lund University, alongside visiting professorships at institutions like EMLYON, LSE, and IIM-U.

Education:

• PhD in Organisational Behaviour from University of Bath
• MSc in Organisational and Social Psychology (LSE)
• BA (Hons) in Sociology and Philosophy
• PG Cert in Academic Practice (Lancaster University)

Research Focus: Ishan's work integrates psychoanalysis, systems psychodynamics, and critical theory to explore leadership, organisational crisis management, mental health, storytelling, and emotional dynamics in workplaces. His recent projects address whistleblower subjectivity, psychological safety, and grief management in organisations.

Professional Roles:

• Coordinator of the International Organisational Storytelling Seminar Series
• Co-lead of Health & Wellbeing Research Network (NBS)
• Editorial Board Member, Journal of Management Studies

Awards & Memberships: Holds 4 major academic fellowships and belongs to bodies like Academy of Management, EGOS, and the International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organisations.

Consultancy: Offers executive coaching and organisational development services globally, focusing on leadership development and mental health initiatives.