Overview
Background
Ree's research focus explores the broad theme of organisational outliers, constructively challenging dominant belief structures and impact on leadership practice. Specific topics include mavericks and maverickism (beneficial non-conformity), game-changers, innovation, entrepreneurship, decision-making, and leadership (including Indigenous womens leadership) in enacting effective, responsive, and adaptive change in a rapidly changing world.
Ree has extensive professional experience in leading organisational change and leadership development initiatives across whole-of-organisations, as well as teams. She has worked with government departments, universities, not-for-profit organisations, and industry.
Availability
- Dr Ree Jordan is:
- Not available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Graduate Certificate, University of Melbourne
- Bachelor, Griffith University
- Masters (Research), Monash University
- Postgraduate Diploma, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Mavericks and maverickism (links to innovation, entrepreneurship, and positive deviance)
1) Understanding beneficial non-conformity by individuals in workplaces. Much can be learnt about the beneficial impact of workplace mavericks in assisting organisations to undertake truly creative and innovative transformation change. A type of change that enables them not only to outpaces the competitors in their field, but also to fundamentally shift the boundaries which limit their thinking about what is possible. Ultimately, such actions may enable these organisations to change the game and turn the tables on their competitors. 2) Understanding the difference between maverickism, innovation, and entrepreneurialism.
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Organisational development and change
Understanding the role of power, politics and group dynamics in enabling/inhibiting organisational development and change agendas. Understanding how to effectively harness diversity in teams and groups.
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Leadership and change
Understanding the role of leadership in effectively influencing organisational change. Developing individual and group capacity to lead organisational change agendas.
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Indigenous womens leadership
Exploring leadership power and influence of Indigenous women leaders.
Works
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Featured
2026
Journal Article
Co-creating impact: positioning Indigenous knowledge holders as expert researchers
Fitzsimmons, Terrance, Yates, Miriam S., Jordan, Ree and Callan, Victor J. (2026). Co-creating impact: positioning Indigenous knowledge holders as expert researchers. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 45 (3), 538-553. doi: 10.1108/edi-09-2023-0315
2025
Journal Article
The maverick factor: the role of positively deviant change agents in radical organizational change
Jordan, Ree, Fitzsimmons, Terrance W. and Callan, Victor J. (2025). The maverick factor: the role of positively deviant change agents in radical organizational change. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 38 (8), 30-49. doi: 10.1108/jocm-05-2024-0241
Featured
2023
Journal Article
Positively deviant: new evidence for the beneficial capital of maverickism to organizations
Jordan, Ree, Fitzsimmons, Terrance W. and Callan, Victor J. (2023). Positively deviant: new evidence for the beneficial capital of maverickism to organizations. Group and Organization Management, 48 (5) 10596011221102297, 1254-1305. doi: 10.1177/10596011221102297
2023
Conference Publication
Let Them Disrupt You! Maverick Practice Benefits Your Organization
Jordan, Ree, Fitzsimmons, Terrance William and Callan, Victor J. (2023). Let Them Disrupt You! Maverick Practice Benefits Your Organization. 83rd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Boston, MA United States, 4-8 August 2023. Briarcliff Manor, NY United States: Academy of Management. doi: 10.5465/amproc.2023.10264abstract
Featured
2021
Book Chapter
Fear not your mavericks! Their bounded non-conformity and positive deviance helps organizations drive change and innovation
Jordan, Ree, Fitzsimmons, Terrance W. and Callan, Victor J. (2021). Fear not your mavericks! Their bounded non-conformity and positive deviance helps organizations drive change and innovation. Strategic responses for a sustainable future: new research in international management. (pp. 123-146) edited by Torben Juul Andersen. Bingley, United Kingdom: Emerald Publishing. doi: 10.1108/978-1-80071-929-320214006
2026
Journal Article
The intersection between mining and tourism: Indigenous power and decolonising futures
Connors, Alexandra, Ruhanen, Lisa, Whitford, Michelle and Jordan, Ree (2026). The intersection between mining and tourism: Indigenous power and decolonising futures. Extractive Industries and Society, 28 102032, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.exis.2026.102032
2026
Conference Publication
Enacting generative AI in literary communities of practice to raise public awareness of social issues
Yudiarti, Andina, Intezari, Ali, Jordan, Ree and Bremhorst, Mark (2026). Enacting generative AI in literary communities of practice to raise public awareness of social issues. Alliance for Social Impact Annual Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 4-6 November 2026.
2026
Conference Publication
Learning and sharing knowledge beyond the knowledge domain: how non-healthcare communities of practice shape public awareness of health issues
Yudiarti, Andina, Intezari, Ali, Bremhorst, Mark and Jordan, Ree (2026). Learning and sharing knowledge beyond the knowledge domain: how non-healthcare communities of practice shape public awareness of health issues. British Academy of Management, London, United Kingdom, 7-11 September 2026.
2026
Journal Article
Generative AI and Australian First Nations Representation: : Ethical Concerns and Cultural Implications
Mcmaster, Natalie, Morrison, Renee, Jordan, Ree and O'Chin, Hope (2026). Generative AI and Australian First Nations Representation: : Ethical Concerns and Cultural Implications. Australasian Journal of Technology Education, 11. doi: 10.15663/ajte.v11.122
2026
Conference Publication
Social Maverickism – Creatively dealing with change through social practices
O'Quinn, Richard and Jordan, Ree (2026). Social Maverickism – Creatively dealing with change through social practices. European Academy of Management, Kristiansand, Norway, 16-19 June 2026.
2026
Conference Publication
How tacit knowledge can mediate human-IT relationships: new rules for a digital world
Bremhorst, Mark, Jordan, Ree and Intezari, Ali (2026). How tacit knowledge can mediate human-IT relationships: new rules for a digital world. European Academy of Management, Kristiansand, Norway, 16-19 June 2026.
2026
Conference Publication
Combatting the undead through wise leadership practice: the generative cauldron of grey leadership
Jordan, Ree, Brienza, Justin and O'Quinn, Richard (2026). Combatting the undead through wise leadership practice: the generative cauldron of grey leadership. Dracula Conference: Exploring the shadows of leadership, Brașov, Romania, 3-5 June 2026.
2025
Conference Publication
Heuristics and out-of-the-loop decision making: a comparative study of experts
Bremhorst, Mark, Jordan, Ree, Intezari, Ali and Yates, Miriam (2025). Heuristics and out-of-the-loop decision making: a comparative study of experts. Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS), Petrie, QLD, Australia, 3 - 5 December 2025.
2025
Journal Article
Storytelling as a bridge between worlds
Jordan, Ree and Virta, Sari (2025). Storytelling as a bridge between worlds. Tourism Cases tourism202500052, 1-11. doi: 10.1079/tourism.2025.0052
2025
Newspaper Article
Your guide to becoming a great manager
Jordan, Ree (2025, 08 28). Your guide to becoming a great manager UQ Contact magazine
2025
Conference Publication
Defying the status quo: Harnessing maverick talent for innovation and organizational change
Jordan, Ree, Fitzsimmons, Terrance W. and Callan, Victor James (2025). Defying the status quo: Harnessing maverick talent for innovation and organizational change. 85th Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Copenhagen, Denmark, 25-29 July 2025.
2025
Conference Publication
Defying the Status Quo: Harnessing Maverick Talent for Innovation and Organizational
Jordan, Ree, Fitzsimmons, Terrance William and Callan, Victor J. (2025). Defying the Status Quo: Harnessing Maverick Talent for Innovation and Organizational. Academy of Management Annual Meeting 2025, Copenhagen, Denmark, 25-29 July 2025. Briarcliff Manor, NY United States: Academy of Management. doi: 10.5465/amproc.2025.10456abstract
2025
Book Chapter
UQ Business School Indigenising curriculum with technology
Jordan, Ree, Axelsen, Micheal, Matook, Sabine, Bremhorst, Mark, Burton-Jones, Andrew, Callan, Victor, Ferris, Louise, Karanasios, Stan, Mylonas, Aliisa, O’Quinn, Richard and Ashil Ranpara (2025). UQ Business School Indigenising curriculum with technology. Indigenising curriculum at The University of Queensland: a handbook. (pp. 212-227) edited by Tracey Bunda, Katelyn Barney, Levon Blue and Laura Deane. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2025
Conference Publication
Understanding maverick talent: leveraging unique potential for purposeful organisational change
Jordan, Ree, Fitzsimmons, Terrance W. and Callan, Victor James (2025). Understanding maverick talent: leveraging unique potential for purposeful organisational change. European Academy of Management 25th Annual Conference, Florence, Italy, 22-25 June 2025.
2024
Conference Publication
The maverick organisation: An initial practice theory analysis of the field and valued capital in a defence organisation
Van de Paverd, Amanda, Jordan, Ree and Callan, Victor (2024). The maverick organisation: An initial practice theory analysis of the field and valued capital in a defence organisation. Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management, Woollongong, NSW, Australia, 2-5 December 2024.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Ree Jordan is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The role of leader storytelling in organisational change
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Richard O'Quinn
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Doctor Philosophy
Asian-Australian Leaders' Ascension to Top Management Teams and their Contributon to Organisational Resilience
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Victor Callan
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Doctor Philosophy
Interconnectedness and Complexity of Value Creation with Dialogical-Paradoxical Transformation: Festival Literacy in Australia and Indonesia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ali Intezari
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Doctor Philosophy
Beyond mining: Exploring Indigenous communities transiton to the tourism sector
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lisa Ruhanen
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Doctor Philosophy
Is AI Really Sharing Knowledge? A Look into Human-Machine Interaction
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ali Intezari
Completed supervision
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2026
Doctor Philosophy
Breaking from bureaucracy: Building maverick public sector organisations for innovation and adaptability in VUCA environments
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Victor Callan
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