Ames, Iowa, United States
RESEARCH INTERESTS I study learning opportunities, learning challenges and their contingencies during the formation and execution of project ventures. Beyond project performance, I am interested in other learning outcomes, such as future collaboration patterns, change in organizational practices, and variability of learning outcomes. In my work I adopt a situated learning perspective to develop multilevel learning models that capture cross-level learning effects. Beyond project ventures and other temporary organizational forms, I have applied these models to the management of interfirm relationships and the implementation of innovative managerial practices at established organizations (corporate entrepreneurship). TEACHING INTERESTS In my teaching, I draw on case studies, case competitions, management simulations, business plan projects, and presentations by business practitioners, such as successful entrepreneurs, management consultants and business lawyers. I have taught related subjects at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level. Specialties: Prior work experience as a General Project Manager, Lufthansa German Airlines (1991-1993).
Entrepreneurship with research interests in organizational learning in project ventures and a special focus on effects of gender, racial, and task diversity.