François Collet

François Collet is a Professor at the Department of People and Organization Management within the Esade School of Business Administration and Management. His research is affiliated with the Institute of Social Innovation Esade and focuses on interdisciplinary topics spanning business administration, social sciences, and environmental governance.

• University: Esade Business School
• School: School of Business Administration and Management
• Department: People and Organization Management

Collet’s research interests include collaborative governance, status dynamics, labor market, and social innovation, with specific attention to how networks, cultural frameworks, and institutional structures shape organizational behavior and policy outcomes. He has explored phenomena such as gender segregation, narcissism in leadership, and the hollowing of haute couture.

His recent publications focus on interdisciplinary themes, combining insights from political science, organizational behavior, and environmental policy. Key trends include the role of collaborative governance in addressing ecological challenges and the interplay between cultural values, personality traits, and network mechanisms in driving organizational and societal change.

Collet actively collaborates with research groups like GRIIS (Grup de Recerca de l'Institut d'Innovació Social) and GRIE (Grup de recerca en Iniciativa Emprenedora), funded by agencies such as the State Research Agency and AGAUR (Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca).