Dr. Johanna Tolan

Assistant Professor

Biography

Johanna Brockelman Tolan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management and Organization at the USC Marshall School of Business. She specializes in leadership and organizational development, creating programs that build leadership skills for emerging managers, middle managers, and senior executive teams to meet strategic organizational goals. Professor Tolan has led workshops on team leadership, management communications, and strategy development, and has designed and facilitated programs through Marshall’s Office of Executive Education. Her consulting experience includes engagements with Wescom Credit Union, Honda Financial Services, Allergan, BDO Seidman, and the Thailand Government Savings Bank. Prior to her academic career, Professor Tolan worked on Capitol Hill and held various positions at boutique consulting firms in New York City, which provided her with a diverse perspective on leadership challenges in contemporary organizations. She is dedicated to addressing gaps in leadership development and preparing future leaders for the complexities of the 21st century.

Research Interests

Courses

BUAD-304 Organizational Behavior MOR-421 Social Ethical Issues in Business MOR-570 Leading Effective Teams MOR-469 Negotiation and Persuasion