Ricardo Fortes da Costa

Ricardo Fortes da Costa serves as a visiting professor at ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management, ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon. An accomplished academic-practitioner, he maintains active roles as Managing Partner of Shore Consulting and Director of RH Magazine while contributing to organizational psychology education.

His academic credentials include a PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology and Master's in Developmental Psychology from the University of Évora, complemented by specializations in Talent Management (London Business School) and Leadership (Kellogg School of Management). As a certified coach through the European Association of Coaching, he bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world business applications.

Research interests focus on the intersection of psychological principles and organizational effectiveness, particularly in talent optimization, leadership development, and human capital strategy. His work emphasizes practical implementation of academic concepts in corporate environments.

• HR Award for Manager of the Year (2008)
• Honorable Mention Award for Consultant of the Year (2011)
• Tema Central Best Team Leaders rankings inclusion (2019)

Former positions include Managing Partner of SDO Consulting Portugal and Director of Human Capital at Capgemini Portugal. He authors books on human potential management and maintains the 'Bright Minds' blog on talent management, establishing himself as a thought leader connecting academic research with business practice.