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Jo Silvester is a Professor of Work Psychology at City University London, specializing in leadership and political work within complex organizational environments. Her research emphasizes political skills in government and business, diversity in leadership, and gender dynamics in finance and politics. She has collaborated with UK political parties, the House of Commons, and international organizations like the Westminster Foundation for Democracy.
Jo holds a BSc in Psychology, an MSc in Occupational Psychology, and a PhD in Psychology. Her work bridges academia and practice, focusing on leadership development for politicians and improving candidate selection processes. She has authored numerous articles in journals such as The Leadership Quarterly and Journal of Applied Psychology.
Her research explores topics like political skill's impact on election outcomes, gender disparities in financial advising, and BME leaders' career experiences. She has secured funding from the ESRC, Home Office, and private sector entities like J.P. Morgan.
Jo’s contributions include developing frameworks for political mentoring and analyzing organizational culture in Whitehall. Her recent work highlights challenges faced by female and minority leaders in navigating leadership emergence and systemic barriers.