Jürg Thölke

Dr. Jürg Thölke is a Professor at Inholland University of Applied Sciences, where he leads the Authentic Leadership Research Group within the Applied Research x Creativity Research Center. He is also affiliated with Nyenrode Business University and maintains an organizational consulting practice. His work bridges leadership development, creativity, and collaboration across profit and non-profit sectors, emphasizing co-creation to address urban and social challenges. He holds a doctorate from TU Delft (1998) focusing on innovation in organizations and has extensive experience in leadership processes at Nyenrode and the University of Arnhem and Nijmegen.

• Education: Business Administration (Switzerland), PhD in Innovation from TU Delft (1998).

Thölke's research interests center on authentic leadership, exploring how self-awareness and collaboration can empower individuals and groups. He collaborates with artists, game developers, and designers to integrate creativity into leadership education. His goal is to foster co-creation environments where students and external stakeholders tackle real-world issues together. Recent publications highlight innovations in urban tourism, student partnerships in education, and the role of intuition in pedagogical practices.

Despite no explicit mention of awards, his work reflects recognition in leadership and educational innovation. His advising and grants activities include his consulting practice and collaborations with organizations, though specific grants are not detailed. Key labs/teams include the Urban Tourism Lab A’dam & R’dam and the Authentic Leadership Research Group.