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Ad Kleingeld is an assistant professor in the Human Performance Management (HPM) group at the Faculty of Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research interests focus on work motivation broadly, with a particular emphasis on goal-setting and feedback interventions to enhance the performance of individuals and teams. Notably, he conducted a meta-analysis on the effects of goal setting on group performance, demonstrating expertise in productivity measurement enhancement (ProMES) methods and their practical applications of key theories in organizational psychology. His research also explores the impact of personality and goal orientations on subconscious goals and performance. Recently, his work has shifted towards identifying predictors of academic success among STEM university students. He emphasizes the importance of challenging goals and specific feedback for effective management of performance, advocating for the necessity of valid and controllable performance measures.
Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven
Teaching courses in Work & Organizational Psychology and supervising student projects at bachelor’s and master’s levels for over 20 years.
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