Marjo-Riitta Diehl

Marjo-Riitta Diehl is a Professor in the Department of Management Studies at Aalto University's School of Business. She was appointed as a tenured professor, as evidenced by her participation in Aalto University's Tenured Professors' Installation Talks series in December 2021.

Her research focuses on career development, leadership, and gender dynamics in professional settings. Professor Diehl's work particularly examines how women navigate career advancement, with emphasis on networking strategies and overcoming psychological barriers in corporate environments. Her research integrates organizational behavior theories with practical career development frameworks.

Professor Diehl presented her insights in a talk titled "Women's way to the top: Insights into networking and career," which addressed topics including relational morality, gendered modesty, and imposter syndrome in professional contexts. Her work appears to bridge academic research with practical applications for career advancement.

As a faculty member at one of Scandinavia's leading business schools, she contributes to Aalto University's strong reputation in management education and research. The Department of Management Studies at Aalto focuses on creating impactful knowledge about management and organizations through rigorous research and teaching.