Marc LECOUTRE

Marc LECOUTRE is a Professor at the IAE Clermont Auvergne - School of Management, University of Clermont Auvergne, specializing in Organizational Theory, Knowledge Management, and Social Networks. He is a member of the Scientific Council of CleRMa (Clermont Recherche Management) and serves as Treasurer of AGeCSO (Association for Knowledge Management, Society, Organization).

His research focuses on the intersection of management theory and practice, particularly in creative and cultural organizations. LECOUTRE investigates how social networks facilitate knowledge transfer, how bisociation processes drive managerial innovation, and how creative organizations develop resilience through innovative management techniques. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in the live performance sector and other creative industries.

LECOUTRE's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on managerial innovation, with recent work exploring the bisociation process as a mechanism for idea generation in creative organizations. His research often employs ethnographic methods and case studies, particularly in the cultural and creative sectors, revealing how managers develop innovative techniques to address unique challenges in live performance organizations. His work spans organizational theory, social network analysis, and knowledge management in extreme situations.

Among his notable contributions are studies on social network mobilization in extreme situations such as polar expeditions, the role of cooperative weak ties in organizational contexts, and the relationship between creativity and resilience in live performance organizations. His 2008 book 'Management and social networks: resource for action or management tool?' established foundational work in this field.