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Béatrice TOUSTOU is an Assistant Professor at SKEMA Business School and a member of the Knowledge, Technology and Organization (KTO) Research Center. Her career combines 17 years in human resources management with academic research focused on creativity, organizational behavior, and teamwork dynamics. She holds a Doctorate in Management Science (2015) from IAE Aix-Marseille, complemented by degrees in Psychology, Chinese Language, and Political Science.
Education
- 2015: Doctorate in Management Science, IAE Aix-Marseille, France
- 2002: L2 in Psychology, Université de Nice Sophia-Antipolis, France
- 1994: Chinese Language Degree, Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales, France
- 1989: Master in Political Science, Sciences Po Toulouse, France
Research Interests
Her work explores creativity in organizational contexts, including social interactions, remote team collaboration, and innovation dynamics. Notable themes include the role of audience feedback in performance (theater), the interplay between junior and senior researchers in creative processes, and knowledge-sharing mechanisms in distributed teams.
Awards & Grants
- 2024 FNEGE Award, France
- 2024 Trophée du Digital Learning, FEFAUR, France
- 2016: PARTITA Research Project, Université Côte d'Azur
Professional Activities
She served as Director of the MSc Strategic Human Resource Management program (2012–2015) and has held roles in HR management at institutions like CERAM Business School and Synthelabo Pharmaceuticals. Current roles include membership in the Scientific Committee of Academy 5 (Université Côte d'Azur) and the UCA Research Ethics Committee.
Labs & Collaborations
Active contributor to the KTO Research Center, focusing on innovation ecosystems, organizational creativity, and knowledge management.
