معرفی
Dr. Jan Auernhammer is a researcher affiliated with the School of Computing at Edinburgh Napier University, focusing on knowledge management, organizational culture, and innovation. Their work explores how structural and cultural factors influence creativity and knowledge creation in industrial contexts.
Research Highlights: The Freiraum model emphasizes the importance of organizational openness, tolerance for mistakes, and dedicated spaces for idea exploration. Key studies analyze knowledge creation processes in the automotive industry, highlighting determinants like expertise, innovation willingness, and protected time/space.
Collaborations: Worked extensively with Prof Hazel Hall (School of Computing) on empirical studies at Daimler AG, contributing to theories on organizational learning and innovation.
Education & Supervision: Directed the PhD research of George Stonehouse, titled Autopoietic organisation of knowledge, creativity and innovation.
