Gert-Jan Melker

Gert-Jan Melker is a Lecturer at the Department of Management and Organization within the School of Business and Economics at Vrije Universiteit (VU). His expertise focuses on management skills, organizational behavior, and career development. He holds a PhD titled 'Critical career transitions & career development,' completed in 2017.

Research Interests: Culture of Work, Decision Making, Managerial Careers, Career Transitions, and Leadership Development. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly addressing organizational and societal prosperity.

Publications: He has authored/co-authored books such as Managementvaardigheden and Bouwstenen van Management en Organisatie, emphasizing practical management skills and organizational fundamentals. His research also explores career development challenges in managerial roles.

Teaching: Currently teaches courses like Academic Skills, Economics and Management of Organizations, and Management en Organisatie. He mentors thesis students and contributes to curriculum development in management education.

Ancillary Roles: Serves as an external administrator at Vereniging van Eigenaren Broekmorgen, a thesis supervisor at Nyenrode Business University, and author for publishers like Concept Uitgeefgroep and Noordhoff Uitgevers.