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Diane Lennard is a Clinical Professor of Management Communication at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where she has been teaching since 2004. She is based at the Kaufman Management Center in New York, NY. Her role includes teaching business communication, team leadership, coaching, and strategic engagement to a wide range of students, including undergraduates, full-time and part-time MBA candidates, PhD students, and executives.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Education and Performance Studies, Union Institute & University (2004)
- M.S. in Education, Bank Street College of Education (1977)
- B.A. in Communication, Bard College (1974)
Her research focuses on management communication, with key interests in coaching models, intercultural and interpersonal communication, and the impact of digital environments on human connection. She emphasizes performance-based and culturally aware communication strategies in professional contexts.
The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward understanding and improving human connection in remote and digital work environments. Her work bridges coaching theory, organizational behavior, and communication science, with increasing focus on wellness, engagement, and leadership in virtual teams.
Scientific Awards:
- 2017 Distinguished Teaching Award in Recognition of Excellence in Teaching Innovation
Diane Lennard has served as Director of Langone Education for the Part-Time MBA Program and as a faculty development consultant at Stern’s Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. She advises students across multiple programs and has been instrumental in shaping communication pedagogy. She has secured professional impact through her firm, Lennard & Company, which delivers communication workshops globally. Her work integrates performance arts, education, and business leadership.
She is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Institute of Coaching Professional Association, Management Communication Association, Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education, and Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research. Her firm, Lennard & Company, conducts workshops in the U.S., Japan, and India, focusing on leadership, coaching, and communication excellence.
