Lauren C. Howe

Lauren C. Howe is an Associate Professor in Management at the University of Zurich, specializing in the 'human side' of the future of work. She holds a PhD in Social Psychology from Stanford University and a Fulbright Teaching Assistantship in Germany. Her research explores social connections, leadership mindsets, and healthcare dynamics, emphasizing how human attributes shape workplace outcomes.

Education:

• PhD in Social Psychology, Stanford University (2019)
• Bachelor's in Psychology and German Literature, University of Virginia

Research Interests:

• Future-of-work mindsets and remote work adaptation
• Leadership authenticity and human-centric innovation
• Healthcare provider-patient rapport
• Social norms influencing climate interventions

Key Achievements:

• Recipient of the Best Paper with Entrepreneurship Implications Award (AOM 2022)
• Developed human-centered innovation courses at University of Zurich

Awards & Grants:

• Shaper Family Stanford Interdisciplinary Grant (2016)
• Featured in prominent journals like PNAS and Academy of Management Discoveries

Labs/Teams: Leads the Center for Leadership in the Future of Work (CLFW), collaborating on interdisciplinary projects.