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Travis Grosser is an Associate Professor of Management and Interim Department Head at the Boucher Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, University of Connecticut School of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from the University of Kentucky, with concentrations in organizational behavior and social network analysis. His research focuses on intra-organizational social networks, employee creativity, organizational change, and knowledge sharing. Grosser serves on editorial boards of top journals like the Academy of Management Journal and Journal of Applied Psychology, and has consulted for corporations and nonprofits. His recent work examines the role of political support networks in innovation and the impact of social network structure on workplace inclusion. He teaches courses on interpersonal relations and doctoral seminars in organizational behavior.
Education:
- B.S., University of Kansas
- M.B.A., University of Kansas
- Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Research Interests: Grosser’s work integrates social network analysis with organizational behavior to explore how workplace relationships influence creativity, innovation, and organizational dynamics. Key themes include network closure effects on inclusion, relational energy’s role in innovation implementation, and the sociopolitical dimensions of employee innovativeness. His studies often involve field research in diverse organizational settings.
Publications: His research appears in leading journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, and Journal of Management. Recent trends focus on network-based leadership development, merger-related turnover, and team conflict conceptualizations. Over 20 peer-reviewed articles reflect his interdisciplinary approach combining social networks with organizational psychology.
Awards/Grants: While no explicit awards are listed, his editorial roles and frequent publications indicate sustained academic recognition. His work has been supported through collaborations with corporate and nonprofit partners.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with researchers in organizational behavior and network analysis, evidenced by co-authored publications with scholars like Todd Floyd and Greg Labianca. Active in professional societies including the Academy of Management and SIOP.
