Professor Dr. Catherine Collins

Biography

Catherine Collins is an Associate Professor at the Business School of Management and Governance, with a research focus on developing and sustaining team effectiveness. Her work investigates how individual proactivity, team processes, work design, and organizational structures influence team dynamics. In recent studies, she has explored organizational ambidexterity, balancing the tension between the efficiency of business units and the flexibility and innovation required for teams to thrive. Catherine is particularly interested in understanding how managers utilize research findings, specifically in relation to evidence-based management and employee well-being. Her applied research has attracted over $1 million in funding and has been published in top-tier journals.

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