معرفی
Dr. Katie Best is a Visiting Senior Research Fellow in Public Services Management & Organisation at King’s Business School, King's College London. She holds a PhD in Management from King's (2010) and specializes in leadership, communication, and strategy. Her consultancy, KatieBest Associates, serves sectors like legal services, healthcare, and fintech. She is an ICF-certified coach and a Strengthscope Master practitioner. Her research focuses on leadership challenges in tough environments, blending video-based interaction studies with technology.
Education: PhD in Management, King's College London (2010).
Research Interests: Leadership development, organizational behavior, and strategic communication in public services. She explores how technology and collaboration tools impact leadership effectiveness through video-based studies. Her book The Ten Toughest Leadership Problems (2025, Basic Books) synthesizes practical solutions for leadership challenges.
Awards:
- Track Prize, Academy of Management Conference
- Track Prize, British Academy of Management Conference
Consultancy & Grants: Designs bespoke leadership programs for organizations like EY, NHS, and the V&A. No current PhD students are being accepted.
Lab/Team: Member of the Work, Interaction & Technology Group, focusing on video-based studies of social interaction and collaboration technologies.
