Matthew A. Cronin

Matthew A. Cronin is a Professor of Management at George Mason University. His research focuses on collaboration-driven creativity, innovation processes, and the implementation of creative ideas. He holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior from Carnegie Mellon University, an MA in Developmental Psychology from Columbia University, and a BA in Psychology from Rutgers University.

Research interests include increasing creativity through collaborative efforts, the mechanics of problem-solving insights, the role of respect in team dynamics, negotiation strategies, and dynamic decision-making. His work bridges organizational behavior, psychology, and systems theory to address challenges in workplace mental health, interdisciplinary collaboration, and academic theory development.

Recent publications explore topics such as mental health stigma in organizations, theoretical rigor in management research, and interprofessional respect in healthcare. Key contributions include co-authoring "Negotiation: Moving From Conflict to Agreement" (Sage, 2020) and a 2021 paper addressing the 'theory crisis' in management scholarship.

• Recipient of the 2021 AOM Discoveries Best Paper Finalist
• Finalist for the 2019 George R. Terry Book Award

His teaching interests include negotiation and organizational dynamics. Cronin has been featured in media outlets such as The Conversation for his insights on workplace mental health and adaptive job design.