Michael W. Busch

Priv.-Doz. Dr. Michael W. Busch is a Lecturer and Researcher at the Institute of Management & Leadership Development at the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt. His research focuses on organizational behavior, leadership dynamics, and team effectiveness. He leads projects such as JOBCRAFT, exploring job crafting to enhance employee fulfillment, and Teamlernen und Teamdynamik, analyzing team learning and burnout prevention. His work emphasizes agile management, leadership styles, and the intersection of organizational structure with human factors. Dr. Busch has published extensively on topics like shared leadership, team collaboration, and workplace innovation, with over 90 publications since 2004. He received the Best Paper Award Innovation Management 2009 and is active in academic conferences and media commentary on workforce dynamics.

• Key Research Areas: Job Crafting, Agile Organizations, Leadership Styles, Team Dynamics
• Projects: JOBCRAFT (2023–2024), Team Learning Dynamics (2019–2020)
• Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on organizational agility and leadership in transformation processes.

Scientific Contributions

Dr. Busch's research bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in modern work environments such as burnout, employee engagement, and self-organization. His analysis of team learning and leadership roles provides actionable insights for organizational development. Recent work explores the role of 'humble leadership' in fostering innovation and resilience.

Awards & Recognition

• Best Paper Award Innovation Management (2009)