Andreas Richter

Andreas Richter is a Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Cambridge Judge Business School (University of Cambridge), specialising in creativity and innovation in teams, leadership development, and team effectiveness. His research integrates theoretical insights with practical applications in healthcare, pharmaceutical, and financial sectors. He holds a PhD in Management from Aston University and advanced degrees from Giessen University.

He advises multinational corporations and public institutions globally, including TomTom, UNICEF, and the UAE Ministry for Internal Affairs. His work focuses on enhancing team collaboration through psychological safety, leadership training, and resource distribution. Richter serves on editorial boards of top journals like the Academy of Management Journal and Journal of Applied Psychology.

Key research themes include:

• Team processes & creative environments
• Leadership learning mechanisms
• Failure recovery systems
• Temporal dynamics in innovation

Notable contributions include frameworks for converting workplace shame into creativity and analyzing team effectiveness through multiplex leadership networks. His 2019 study on learning from failure highlights team resource systems' role in transforming adversities into growth opportunities.

Executive education expertise includes designing positive leadership programs addressing empathy and dark triad traits in management. Richter has developed innovative team-building models for organisational change, such as the 'twelve steps to heaven' framework for successful transitions.