Prof. Dr. Patricia Adam is a Professor of International Management at Hannover University of Applied Sciences, where she has been teaching and researching since 2004. She is affiliated with the Department of Business Administration within the Faculty of Business and Economics. Her academic work extends beyond teaching through active participation in university governance as a member of the Study Commission, Faculty Council, and IBS Selection Committee. Her research and teaching focus on agile transformation, intercultural management, risk management, strategic international management, innovation management, and value-oriented management. She has developed expertise in integrating agile processes with established management systems like ISO 9001. Prof. Adam's publication portfolio shows a clear trend toward practical applications of management theory, particularly in agile methodologies, risk and opportunity integration, and international business contexts. Her recent works demonstrate increasing specialization in antifragility concepts within complex business environments. Professional Speaker GSA certification from Steinbeis University Berlin Active member of ISO TC 176 (focusing on ISO 9000/9001 standards) Member of ISO TC 262 (focusing on ISO 31000 risk management standards) Active participant in DIN mirror committees related to international standards As an experienced auditor and assessor worldwide through DQS GmbH and the EFQM Model, Prof. Adam brings practical industry experience to her academic work. She serves as Managing Director of Management Beratung Adam (MBA) GmbH, where she applies her research to real-world organizational challenges. Her extensive background in the financial sector, including 10 years at Dresdner Bank AG and involvement in a major Allianz AG merger, informs her approach to management education and consulting. Prof. Adam leads the publication series 'Management' since 2018, which provides freely accessible research on modern management approaches under Creative Commons licensing. Her work bridges academic research and practical application through her speaking engagements, consulting practice, and academic leadership.








