معرفی
Prof. Dr. Björn Michaelis is an Associate Professor of Management Practice at Kühne Logistics University in Hamburg, Germany. He holds adjunct and visiting appointments at institutions including Goethe University Frankfurt and Heidelberg University. His academic journey includes a post-doctoral habilitation (2015) in Business Administration from Goethe University and a PhD in Organizational Behavior (2009) from Heidelberg University, recognized with the Südwestmetall Dissertation Award.
Education and Academic Positions:
- PhD in Organizational Behavior, Heidelberg University (2006–2009)
- Habilitation in Business Administration, Goethe University (2011–2015)
- Adjunct Professor, Kühne Logistics University (2015–present)
Research Focus: Dr. Michaelis specializes in corporate strategy, M&A dynamics, leadership, and strategic human resource management. His work explores mechanisms linking leadership styles (e.g., charisma) to organizational outcomes like team performance and employee commitment during change. He also investigates how experiential learning and high-performance work systems drive productivity and M&A success.
Teaching and Professional Engagement: He teaches in executive education programs on strategy, leadership, and management at institutions like Goethe Business School and Frankfurt School of Finance. His advisory work includes strategic consulting for firms in automotive (e.g., Daimler AG) and executive search (Kienbaum).
Awards and Recognition:
- Südwestmetall Dissertation Award (2010)
Publications Trends: His recent work emphasizes M&A capabilities, dynamic capabilities frameworks, and cross-border acquisitions in Chinese firms. Earlier studies focused on leadership’s role in fostering innovation and change commitment through trust and charisma.
