Marge Sassi

Marge Sassi is a Senior Lecturer at Tallinn University of Technology's School of Business and Governance, Department of Business Administration, with a secondary role as Visiting Lecturer at Estonian Business School. She holds a PhD in Management Science (2021) and an MA in Cultural Management (2013), blending academic rigor with practical expertise in project management and leadership.

• Current roles: Senior Lecturer (TalTech), Visiting Lecturer (EBS)
• Key affiliations: EAMT Cultural Management Programme, European Commission

Marge's research focuses on organizational performance evaluation within cultural and creative industries (CCIs), leadership development, and societal impact of art projects. Her work integrates flow theory, paradox management, and stakeholder engagement, addressing challenges in multicultural teams and transition economies.

Recent publications (2015-2024) analyze performance measurement methodologies, strategic responses to evaluation hesitancy, and inclusive teaching approaches using simulation games like FLIGBY. She has received DORA grants for international conference participation.

• 2024: Conference paper on leadership-organization health connections
• 2023: FLIGBY gamification in entrepreneurship education
• 2022: Paradoxes in CCI performance management

Scientific recognition includes:

• DORA Grant (multiple awarded for conference presentations)
• Contributor to EU project evaluations (Creative Europe)

As an academic supervisor, she has guided 11 master's theses covering topics like cultural diversity, age management, and intellectual property commercialization. Her career spans academia (Artis Progressus NGO founder), public sector (Ministry of Social Affairs), and international organizations (IOM, OSCE).