Simon Grenier

Simon Grenier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He teaches doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology and Work/Organizational Psychology, including courses like PSY7954 Practicum Supervision. His office is located in Marie-Victorin building (local C-346).

His research focuses on organizational behavior and workplace psychology with specialization in:

• Leadership development and motivation processes
• Psychological health in work environments
• Managerial compassion and organizational ethics
• Conflict resolution and stress management
• COVID-19 impacts on work structures

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2012-2025) reveals strong emphasis on leadership dynamics, team motivation frameworks, and organizational adaptation during crises. Recurring themes include self-determination theory applications, emotional regulation in leadership, and data-driven HR strategies for workplace resilience.

He currently supervises graduate students on projects including:

• Prosocial motivation in managers
• Resilience development in university students
• Managerial flexibility impacts
• Women's advancement in organizational leadership

Active research projects examine leadership behavior predictors, compassion cultivation in management, and motivational processes in team environments. He directs the Laboratoire d'Étude sur l'Anxiété et la Dépression gÉRiatrique (LEADER) research group.