Dr. Laurent Lapierre

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Lapierre's educational background includes a B.Sc. from Université de Montréal, an M.A.Sc. from the University of Waterloo, and a Ph.D. from McMaster University. His primary research interests are in occupational health psychology (OHP) and leadership. His OHP research provides insights into how individuals can better balance their work and personal lives, aiding employees in coping with mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. Dr. Lapierre’s work on leadership emphasizes the relational dynamics between leaders and followers, focusing particularly on how followers contribute to the leadership process. His research has been published in respected scholarly journals, including the Journal of Management, Personnel Psychology, and the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology. He has served as an associate editor for journals and sits on editorial boards of various reputable publications. Dr. Lapierre is a passionate educator, recognized with an Excellence in Education Prize by the University of Ottawa for outstanding teaching while maintaining an active research agenda. He also provides executive education aimed at helping managers and executives develop interpersonal skills for greater self-awareness.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Full-time faculty member focused on research in occupational health and leadership.

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History