Ulrich Krainz

Ulrich Krainz is a Professor of Educational Management at the Upper Austria University of Education, focusing on schools and school counseling. His work spans education management, organizational development, applied group dynamics, and inter/transcultural issues in education. He holds a Dr. phil. from the University of Vienna and has conducted research on school autonomy, cultural integration in institutions, and qualitative social research methodologies.

• Professorship in Educational Management (since 2017)
• Postdoctoral work at the University of Vienna (2014-2017)
• Research on school leadership, organizational training, and cultural dynamics in educational systems

His recent publications emphasize organizational learning, consultancy in school development, and the interplay of power dynamics in educational settings. He organizes and reviews for academic journals like Gruppe. Interaktion. Organisation and SchulVerwaltung aktuell. His lectures address topics such as multi-school leadership, digital education quality, and resistance in organizational change processes.