Sarah Stanske

Dr. Sarah Stanske is a Research Fellow specializing in Organization Studies at Leuphana University in Lüneburg, Germany. She holds a postdoctoral position associated with the Professorship for Business Administration, focusing on Organization Studies. Her affiliations include the Institute for Management & Organization (IMO) and the Leuphana Center for Organization & Social Transformation. She completed her doctoral studies at the European University Viadrina (Frankfurt Oder) and the German Graduate School of Management and Law (Heilbronn).

Her research integrates qualitative case studies to explore the intersection of organization and strategy, emphasizing innovation in established firms, strategy formation in startups, organizational identity, and temporality. Key themes include crisis management, digital transformation, and the dynamics of organizational culture. Her work has been featured in outlets like the Harvard Business Review and Strategic Organization.

Stanske’s research often bridges academic theory with practical industry collaboration. She investigates topics such as anti-identity strategies, temporal structures in accelerators, and the societal impact of digital platforms. Her recent work explores futuphobia (dystopian anxieties) and spatial dynamics in startup ecosystems. She has pioneered studies on organizational boredom and strategic responses to crises.

Teaching and outreach activities include entrepreneurship training and courses on innovation management. She collaborates with regional development initiatives like LIONA Reginnb, focusing on co-creative approaches to innovation in digital economies. Her interdisciplinary approach spans organizational behavior, strategy, and social transformation.