Thomas Bachmann

Thomas Bachmann is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychology, Humboldt University of Berlin, specializing in organizational psychology, systemic coaching, and group dynamics. He holds a diploma in psychology with focuses on Work & Organizational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Computer Science, a doctorate in cognitive psychology, and a habilitation in psychology with systems theory and Gestalt therapy.

• Research Interests: Teamwork, psychological safety, New Work, contact behavior, coaching professionalization, organizational culture.
• Publications: Over 15 recent works explore narcissistic grandiosity in coaches, effectiveness of systemic coaching, agile organizational group dynamics, and remote team performance.

Methodological Expertise: Combines Gestalt therapy with systemic approaches, focusing on empirical analysis of coaching interventions and organizational change processes. His Digital Coaching research examines technology's role in modern consulting.

Professional Activities: Develops coaching curricula, trains organizational consultants, and contributes to empirical evaluation methods. His work bridges academic rigor with practical applications in leadership development and conflict resolution.