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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2006
Other Outputs
Tourists and travellers: an ethnographical study of the lived experiences of participants in the Northern Territory Department of Employment, Education and Training’s Emerging Leaders Program
Jordan, Ree (2006). Tourists and travellers: an ethnographical study of the lived experiences of participants in the Northern Territory Department of Employment, Education and Training’s Emerging Leaders Program. Master's Thesis, Master in Organisational Leadership, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria.
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 Terrance Fitzsimmons
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Doctor Philosophy
The role of maverickism in driving cultural transformation to achieve future workforce objectives
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Victor Callan
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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
Louder than Words: Actions to reinforce behaviours conducive to collaborative problem solving
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Richard O'Quinn
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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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