Laura Baruffaldi

Laura Baruffaldi is an Associate Professor of Practice in Leadership, Organization & Human Resources at SDA Bocconi School of Management and an Adjunct Professor in Bocconi University's Department of Management and Technology. She specializes in leadership development, organizational behavior, and generational dynamics. Her work bridges academic research with practical management training, focusing on self-leadership, creative leadership for innovation, and intergenerational collaboration.

Education:

• Doctorate in Organizational Behavior, IE Business School (Madrid, 2018)
• Master’s in Marketing Management, Bocconi University (2010)

Research Interests:

• Building self-leadership capabilities
• Creative leadership in innovation contexts
• Work-life integration strategies
• Generational differences in organizational settings

Her recent publications explore generational collaboration (2023), peer feedback mechanisms in MBA programs (2021), and CEO leadership profiles (2019). She has authored books on millennial management and work-family enrichment. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Teaching & Programs: Leads courses on leadership, behavioral skills, and complexity management in open market and commissioned programs. Active in executive education and organizational development initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with SDA Bocconi's leadership development teams and Bocconi’s Management & Technology Department on sustainability and innovation projects.