Dr. Thomas Piko serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Administrative Science at Harz University of Applied Sciences in Halberstadt, Germany. With over 25 years of continuous service since 1995, he teaches courses in Politics and Governance, Administrative Reforms (focusing on Modernization and Digitalization), Organizational and Social Psychology, and Social Skills in Application. His academic home is the Faculty of Administrative Sciences at this applied sciences university. Dr. Piko holds a PhD in Human Resource Development from the University of Magdeburg (2005) with his dissertation on 'Acceptance and Resistance in Personnel Development.' His educational background includes political science studies in Braunschweig and Bamberg with focuses on social and organizational psychology and administrative science. He has completed specialized training in Gestalt Therapy (1995-2000), MBSR (2013-2015), and Positive Neuroplasticity Training (2016). His research interests center on organizational psychology, negotiation theory, and the 'New Enlightenment' philosophical movement. Dr. Piko has developed the C/\ID concept (in collaboration with Volkswagen-Academy and TU-Braunschweig), which integrates mental performance with mental and physical health aspects. His work bridges academic theory with practical applications in high-reliability organizations, particularly focusing on how humans can 'become human in the 21st century' amid technological acceleration and ecological crises. His recent publications show a clear trajectory toward crisis management applications, particularly his 2023 'Tryzub: Stress Management Handbook for Ukraine' and related work with Ukrainian institutions. His scholarly output spans intelligence studies, negotiation theory, and governance design, with increasing emphasis on practical applications for contemporary crises. The publications demonstrate interdisciplinary reach across political science, organizational psychology, security studies, and philosophical inquiry into modern enlightenment. Dr. Piko maintains professional affiliations with the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) and the Platform 'People in complex working environments.' His work reflects a commitment to connecting academic knowledge with practical organizational challenges, particularly in crisis situations and high-stakes negotiation contexts. As an organizational psychologist and political scientist, he offers consulting and coaching services alongside his academic work, focusing on organizational development within the context of the 'New Enlightenment.' His approach integrates insights from neuroscience, criminology, and philosophical inquiry to address contemporary challenges in governance, security, and human development.
