Melissa Sayer

Melissa Sayer is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Leadership at Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin, and Managing Partner/Co-founder of 6 Team Conditions Global. She specializes in organizational development through team effectiveness frameworks, working with senior leadership teams across property, finance, pharma, technology, and healthcare sectors. Her academic role focuses on executive education, where she has taught over 1500 Trinity Executive MBAs globally.

• Education: MBA (Trinity College Dublin)

Her research explores leadership development, team effectiveness, and sustainability in business education. Recent publications examine MBA pedagogy for Grand Challenges, team coaching methodologies, and organizational resilience. Her work emphasizes practical applications through the 6 Conditions of Team Effectiveness framework.

Her peer-reviewed articles (2019-2025) span topics like team coaching rigor, SDG integration in education, and leadership during crises. These publications reflect interdisciplinary interests combining management education, organizational behavior, and sustainable business practices.

• Scientific Award: MED Best Paper Award (2021)

Melissa pioneered executive coaching integration at Trinity Business School and established a qualified coaching panel for MBA programs. She has collaborated with institutions globally while maintaining her consultancy work with high-profile clients like Santander Bank and British Land Plc.