Catherine Collins
School of Management & Governance - B Psych Mgmt (Honours), University of Wollongong | PhD, University of NSW, Sydney
Catherine researches how to develop and sustain team effectiveness. She examines how these changes are created from individuals’ proactivity, team processes, work design, organisational structures and systems. Her recent work focuses on how organisational ambidexterity – balancing the tension of coordination across business units for efficiency alongside front line flexibility for innovation and engagement – is needed for teams to thrive. Other research interests include seeking to understand why managers do (or don’t!) use research findings (i.e., evidence-based management) as well as employee well-being. Her applied research in organisations has attracted more than $1M of research funding and is published in top tier journals.
From This Author
How women can adapt for success in performance evaluations
New research has found women who exhibit adaptive behaviour in their work teams are rewarded at the time of performance reviews
Four effective and practical ways leaders can truly do more with less
By prioritising projects, communicating the 'why' and truly recognising how individuals perform under pressure, leaders can encourage their teams to work effectively and minimise the risk of burnout
Why not all failing teams are equal
New research identifies five team archetypes and an understanding of their trajectories can help managers foster a more effective collaboration
Three useful things to know about running a team
Best practice to inspire and ensure a successful group effort