Anu Puusa

Anu Puusa is a Professor in Management at the Business School, University of Eastern Finland, with a focus on cooperatives, organizational identity, change, and work-community skills. Her research bridges theory and practice, emphasizing democratic governance, the dual nature of cooperatives, and qualitative methodologies. She serves on boards such as Cooperatives Europe and Pellervo Coop Center, reflecting her commitment to cooperative principles.

• Research Interests: Co-operatives, Organizational Identity, Change Management, Work-Community Skills, Trust Dynamics, Knowledge Sharing, Innovation Processes
• Education: Doctor of Philosophy (KTT), with expertise in interpretative paradigm research

Recent Publications highlight trends in cooperative governance, resilience in business contexts, and the interplay of trust and member commitment. Her work spans journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings in Journal of Co-operative Organization and Management, Nordic Journal of Business, and Deusto, Estudios Cooperativos.

• Scientific Awards: Recognized as an awarded teacher

Collaborations include partnerships with scholars like Juha Kinnunen, Sami Karhu, and Pasi Tuominen, as well as contributions to projects like the WoCuE Final Report and Elgar Encyclopedia of Innovation Management.