Ralph Sichler

Ralph Sichler is Head of the Institute for Management & Leadership Development at the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt. His research focuses on work psychology, organizational behavior, and leadership development. He leads projects investigating proactive work design and digital work behaviors.

His research explores:

• Job crafting as employee-driven work design
• Digital availability impacts on work-life balance
• Leadership competency development frameworks
• Organizational transformation in digital environments

Recent publications analyze leadership models, cultural psychology frameworks, organizational ambidexterity, and longitudinal studies of work design interventions. This reflects his interdisciplinary approach bridging psychology, management theory, and organizational development.

He has led funded research initiatives including:

• JOBCRAFT (2023-2024): Panel and longitudinal studies on job crafting in Lower Austria
• NERD (2019-2021): App-based research on digital work behaviors funded by Lower Austrian Chamber of Labor