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Karlien Vanderheyden is an Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Vlerick Business School. She holds a Doctorate in Psychology from Ghent University and served as a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Maryland (1994-1995). Her academic background includes a Master’s in Industrial and Organisational Psychology from Ghent University.
Her research focuses on social intelligence, decision-making, diverse teams, and communication within organisational contexts. She explores how individual behaviours and interactions enhance organisational performance. Key themes include leadership development, people management strategies, and the integration of technology in supply chain dynamics through her role as co-director of the Centre for People in the Smart Digitised Supply Chain.
Recent work emphasizes leadership skills, digital transformation in supply chains, and sustainability. Her publications address practical applications of theory, such as leveraging communication for organisational success and mitigating uncertainty through digital twins. She teaches people management on both degree and customised programmes at Vlerick.
No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. She advises on managerial performance optimisation but no student or grant details provided in texts.
