Bob O'Neal

Bob O'Neal is an Adjunct Professor at The Chicago School's College of Graduate and Professional Studies, affiliated with the departments of IO/Business Psychology, Organization Leadership, and Behavioral Economics. He brings over 30 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies such as AT&T, Sears Roebuck & Company, OfficeMax, Inc., and Walgreens & Co. His academic background includes an MBA, M.Ed., and Ph.D. in Organizational Development.

Education:

• M.Ed. in Human Resources, University of Florida (1989)
• MBA, University of Florida (1998)
• PhD in Organizational Development, Benedictine University (2011)

Research Interests: Bob's research explores the interplay between corporate values, individual/group behavior, and organizational performance. His work bridges theoretical frameworks in Industrial-Organizational (IO) Psychology with practical applications in business strategy and behavioral economics.

Professional Expertise: Areas include Employee Engagement, Leadership Development, Corporate Culture Assessment, and Performance Management Systems. He has taught doctoral and master's level courses on Human Resources Strategy, Organizational Behavior, and Qualitative Research Methods.

Contributions: Notable roles include VP of Learning and Organization Development at OfficeMax, where he led post-merger culture transformation, and reorganizing a 15,000-employee credit call center at Sears. He also served as a board member and reviewer for the Academy of Management's Organization Development & Change (ODC) division.