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Professor Jan Löwstedt is a faculty member at Stockholm Business School, Stockholm University, where he has been working since Spring 2009. His academic career spans several prestigious institutions including Stockholm School of Economics, Mälardalen University, and Blekinge Institute of Technology. He earned his Ph.D. from Stockholm School of Economics in 1989 and has held various leadership positions including Director of Centre for People and Organization (PMO) and membership on the board of research institute EFI.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. from Stockholm School of Economics (1989), and he has maintained academic affiliations with numerous institutions through guest positions at Templeton College (Oxford University), ESADE (Barcelona), and HEC (Paris).
Professor Löwstedt's research focuses on organizational change processes and the interplay between people and organizations. His current research projects examine integration of organizations in mergers and acquisitions, knowledge in action between organizations, work and organization in schools, and the interplay between industrial development, innovation and organizational change. His earlier work centered on organizational theory, technology and technological change, and managerial cognition. His research approach often combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in professional service firms, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations.
His publications reveal a strong focus on organizational dynamics, with particular emphasis on how organizations navigate change, manage knowledge, and balance professional autonomy with organizational demands. His work spans multiple sectors including education, healthcare, professional services, and industrial enterprises, demonstrating a versatile research portfolio that addresses complex organizational challenges across different contexts.
- Best Paper of the Year Award by Organizational Development Journal
- Outstanding Research-Based Paper on Management Consulting at Academy of Management Annual Conference
Professor Löwstedt has supervised numerous research projects and has been actively involved in guiding doctoral students, though specific names are not provided in the available information. His research has been supported by various funding bodies, with recent projects focusing on digitalized management, school leadership practices, and innovation management. He has collaborated extensively with researchers across Europe and has contributed to international comparative research projects, particularly through CEMS (European Community of Management Schools) master programs.
He leads or participates in several research groups focusing on school management practices, organizational change in professional service firms, and the impact of digitalization on organizational structures. His current projects include "The importance of developing, support and control practices for good working conditions," "Research om metapractices in Swedish Schools," and "Digitalized management," which examines how digital transformation affects management practices and organizational structures.
