Sandra Groeneveld

Prof. Sandra Groeneveld is a Professor of Public Management at Leiden University, affiliated with the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) and the Institute of Public Administration. Her research focuses on the human dimension of bureaucracy, emphasizing leadership, diversity, and inclusion within public organizations. She integrates theories from social psychology and organizational sociology to deepen understanding of public administration practices. Methodologically, she pioneers diary studies and experimental research using multi-level and within-person designs. Her work bridges academic research with practical public management through initiatives like the Leiden Leadership Centre. She actively collaborates with public sector practitioners to ensure real-world relevance of her findings.

• Key Affiliations: Leiden Leadership Programme, Leiden Leadership Centre
• Research Themes: Organizational behavior, leadership development, public sector innovation

Her interdisciplinary approach has advanced methodological frameworks in studying public organizations, particularly through experimental designs and practitioner-academic partnerships.