Jindra Kessener

Jindra Kessener is a Lecturer at TIAS School of Management, specializing in leadership development, organizational behavior, and complex decision-making frameworks. Their work emphasizes dialogue, ethical leadership, and aligning organizational goals with daily practices. They have over 30 years of experience across profit and non-profit sectors, including roles as an HR director, leadership coach, and program manager in organizations like the Dutch Tax Authorities and TNO.

Research Interests: Kessener focuses on Dialogical Leadership (as framed by Prof. Rens van Loon), the integration of moral compass and reason in leadership, and practical approaches to organizational change. They explore how dialogue can resolve complex issues and foster ownership within teams. Their work intersects with embodiment practices (e.g., dance, yoga) to enhance leadership authenticity.

Publications: Recent articles (2021–2023) address ethical leadership, complexity in decision-making, and the role of discomfort in learning. They co-authored works on balancing organizational aims and dialogue-driven governance.

Programs: Kessener leads the Dialogical Leadership Master Class, emphasizing practical application of theoretical frameworks. Their approach prioritizes learning through real-world organizational contexts.