Overview
Background
Oluremi (Remi) Ayoko (GAICD, SFHEA) is an Associate Professor in Management at the UQ Business School, The University of Queensland. She provides academic leadership in conflict management, teamwork, leadership, inclusion, and the future of work, and is internationally recognised for research that integrates organisational behaviour with workplace design and employee wellbeing.
Remi completed her PhD on workplace conflict and leadership in diverse teams at the UQ Business School and has since developed a sustained and high-impact research program. Her work is published in leading international journals, including the Journal of Organizational Behavior, Organization Studies, Applied Psychology: An International Review, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Business Research, and the International Journal of Conflict Management. She is a co-recipient of a competitive Australian Research Council Discovery Grant investigating how physical office configurations influence territoriality, collaboration, wellbeing, and productivity.
Remi has held significant academic leadership roles, including Management Discipline Leader at UQ Business School and immediate past Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Management & Organization. She leads UQ’s Next Generation of Workspaces Research Network, a cross-disciplinary platform advancing research on future workplaces, and chairs the UQ Cultural Inclusion Council, strengthening institutional inclusion strategy.
An award-winning teacher and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Remi teaches Managing Workplace Conflict and Human Resource Management at UQ. She works closely with Higher Degree by Research candidates, professional staff, industry, and community partners to translate research into measurable workplace outcomes.
Her industry engagement is extensive. She has delivered executive training and workshops for the CSIRO, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, multiple Queensland Government sectors, and senior executives from Bhutan and Papua New Guinea. Her work supports organisations to strengthen conflict capability, inclusive leadership, collaboration, and performance in complex environments.
Remi is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and a sought-after expert commentator in national and international media on workplace conflict, inclusion, and the future of work. Her scholarship and leadership reflect a strong commitment to advancing evidence-based practice that enhances organisational wellbeing, productivity, and social impact.
Availability
- Associate Professor Remi Ayoko is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Workspaces, cyber security behaviours, territoriality, conflict management and inclusion practices
Specifically, my research investigates three related issues towards improving employee well-being and productivity: (1) How team members' differing perspectives trigger conflict and how leaders can better manage interpersonal conflict for positive outcomes, (2) How workspace configurations activate conflict and shape team members' perceptions, behaviours (territoriality), productivity, and well-being, and how we can improve workspace design for positive benefits for employees and their organisations and (3) How cyber security is connected with employee behaviours, hybrid work, AI surveillances, and leadership.
Works
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2005
Conference Publication
A conceptual model of the effects of conflict, reactions to conflict and communication openness on innovation in diverse groups
Ayoko, O. B. and Moore, A. (2005). A conceptual model of the effects of conflict, reactions to conflict and communication openness on innovation in diverse groups. 19th ANZAM Conference, Canberra, Australia, 7-10 December 2005. Canberra, Australia: ANZAM.
2005
Conference Publication
Affective climate and reactions to conflict in culturally heterogeneous workgroups
Ayoko, O. B., Hartel, C. and Callan, V. J. (2005). Affective climate and reactions to conflict in culturally heterogeneous workgroups. Academy of Management 2005 Annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii, 5-10 August, 2005. Hawaii: Academy of Management.
2005
Conference Publication
Productive and destructive reactions to conflict in diverse workgroups: The role of affective climate
Ayoko, O. and Härtel, C. E. J. (2005). Productive and destructive reactions to conflict in diverse workgroups: The role of affective climate. EURAM Conference, Munich, Germany, 4-7 May 2005. Munich, Germany: München.
2005
Conference Publication
Workplace trust: What has conflict got to do?
Ayoko, O. B. and Pekerti, A. A. (2005). Workplace trust: What has conflict got to do?. 19th ANZAM Conference, Canberra, Australia, 7-10 December 2005. Canberra, Australia: ANZAM.
2005
Conference Publication
Virtual conflict and emotions: An experiential learning
Ayoko, O. B. (2005). Virtual conflict and emotions: An experiential learning. The 2005 Australian and New Zealand International Business Academy (ANZIBA) Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 10-11 November 2005. Melbourne, Australia: Australia and New Zealand International Business Academy (ANZIBA).
2004
Conference Publication
Conflict events, reactions to conflict and affect in culturally diverse workgroups
Ayoko, O. B. (2004). Conflict events, reactions to conflict and affect in culturally diverse workgroups. The Academy of Management 64th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, 6-11 August, 2004. Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ: Academy of Management.
2004
Conference Publication
The mediating role of forgiveness in the relationship between intragroup conflict, negative emotions and outcomes
Ayoko, O. B. (2004). The mediating role of forgiveness in the relationship between intragroup conflict, negative emotions and outcomes. Australian and New Zealand International Business Association Conference (ANZIBA), Canberra, 5-6 November, 2004. Canberra: University of Canberra.
2004
Conference Publication
Diversity and bullying: The effects of employees communication openness and reactions to conflict
Ayoko, O. B. (2004). Diversity and bullying: The effects of employees communication openness and reactions to conflict. The Academy of Management 64th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, 6-11 August, 2004. Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ: Academy of Management.
2004
Conference Publication
A qualitative study of emotions, conflict and communication in virtual teams
Ayoko, O. B. (2004). A qualitative study of emotions, conflict and communication in virtual teams. 2nd Brisbane Symposium on Emotions and Worklife, UQ Business School, Brisbane, 26 November, 2004. Brisbane: UQ Business School.
2004
Conference Publication
Resolving the puzzle of workplace diversity: What have emotions got to do?
Ayoko, O. B. (2004). Resolving the puzzle of workplace diversity: What have emotions got to do?. The Academy of Management 64th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, 6-11 August, 2004. Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ: Academy of Management.
2003
Book Chapter
Communication competence in cross-cultural business interactions
Ayoko, Oluremi, Härtel, Charmine, Fisher, Greg and Fujimoto, Yuka (2003). Communication competence in cross-cultural business interactions. Key Issues in Organizational Communication. (pp. 157-171) edited by Dennis Tourish and Owen Hargie. London, U.K.: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780203634394
2003
Conference Publication
Intragroup conflict, emotional reactions to bullying and counterproductive behaviors
Ayoko, O. B., Callan, V. J. and Hartel, C. (2003). Intragroup conflict, emotional reactions to bullying and counterproductive behaviors. IACM 2003, Melbourne, 15-18 June, 2003. International Association for Conflict Management.
2003
Conference Publication
The effects of conflict and communication on innovation in diverse groups: An Australian experience
Moore, A. and Ayoko, O. B. (2003). The effects of conflict and communication on innovation in diverse groups: An Australian experience. Annual Meetings of the Academy of Management, Seattle, Washington, 1-6 August, 2003. New York: Academy of Management.
2003
Other Outputs
Making a difference from differences : culturally heterogeneous workgroups need leaders with conflict and emotions management skills
Ayoko, Oluremi B. (2003). Making a difference from differences : culturally heterogeneous workgroups need leaders with conflict and emotions management skills. PhD Thesis, School of Business, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/106261
2003
Conference Publication
Diversity, communication openness, reaction to conflict and group consequences
Ayoko, O. B. (2003). Diversity, communication openness, reaction to conflict and group consequences. 17th ANZAM Conference, Fremantle, Western Australia, 2-5 December, 2003. Sydney: Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management.
2002
Conference Publication
Conflict, bullying and emotions: An examination of conflict events as antecedents to bullying, emotions and counterproductive behaviours in the workplace
Ayoko, O., Callan, V. J., Härtel, C. E. J. and Simons, R. (2002). Conflict, bullying and emotions: An examination of conflict events as antecedents to bullying, emotions and counterproductive behaviours in the workplace. 3rd Bi-Annual Meeting of the Emotions in Organizational Life Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, July 2002.
2002
Conference Publication
A multi-method examination of intragroup conflict, emotions and counterproductive behaviours
Ayoko, O. B., Hartel, C. and Callan, V. J. (2002). A multi-method examination of intragroup conflict, emotions and counterproductive behaviours. Australia-New Zealand International Business Academy (ANZIBA), Brisbane, 8-9 November, 2002. Brisbane: ANZIBA.
2002
Conference Publication
Making a difference from differences: A theoretical model of the effectiveness of leader interventions in destructive conflict events in culturally heterogeneous workgroups
Ayoko, O. and Härtel, C. E. J. (2002). Making a difference from differences: A theoretical model of the effectiveness of leader interventions in destructive conflict events in culturally heterogeneous workgroups. 3rd Bi-Annual Meeting of the Emotions in Organizational Life Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, July 2002.
2002
Conference Publication
The role of emotion and emotion management in destructive and productive conflict in culturally heterogeneous workgroups
Ayoko, OB and Hartel, CEJ (2002). The role of emotion and emotion management in destructive and productive conflict in culturally heterogeneous workgroups. Conference on Emotions and Organizational Life, Toronto Canada, Aug, 2000. ARMONK: M E SHARPE INC.
2002
Conference Publication
An examination of conflict and bullying as antecedents of workplace counterproductive behaviours
Ayoko, O. B. (2002). An examination of conflict and bullying as antecedents of workplace counterproductive behaviours. 2002 Research Student Colloquium, Riverglenn Conference Centre, Indooroopilly, 1 June, 2002. The University of Queensland, St Lucia: UQ Business School.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Remi Ayoko is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Metaverse as a Business/Teaching Model
Project Summary : Examine human interactions in the interplay between Metaverse as both a business and an education model.
If you are interested in doing your PhD in this area, see the link above and please contact me at r.ayoko@business.uq.edu.au.
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Aging workforce and multi-generational teams
I am currently working on the connection between aging workforce and team processes and outcomes.
If you are interested in doing your PhD in this area, please contact me on r.ayoko@business.uq.edu.au.
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I am also interested in teamwork, top management team/CEOs, conflict management, inclusion, leader development and leadership.
I am currently working on top management team/CEOs, conflict management, inclusion, leader development and leadership as well HRM (e.g. mutual gains).
If you are interested in doing your PhD in this area, please contact me on r.ayoko@business.uq.edu.au.
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Work physical environment, cyber behaviours, employee territorial behaviour and well-being in open-plan offices
I am currently working on employee cyber behaviours. I am also interested in the role of the physical work environment (e.g. open-plan office), hybrid working, virtual team, return to work, green/sustainable behaviours at work, and employee wellbeing.
This project is just a tip of the iceberg of what managers and researchers need to know about how open-plan offices might shape employees' behaviours in contemporary organisations.
If you are interested in doing your PhD in this area, please contact me on r.ayoko@business.uq.edu.au.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The nexus between data breaches, cyber safety and employee productivity in the hybrid work context
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ryan Ko
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Master Philosophy
Streamlining decision making, specifically in major and mega project procurement
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andre Pekerti
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Doctor Philosophy
Digital Transformation and Organizational Change: The Impact of Digital Technologies on Organizational Behaviour, Including Changes in Communication, Collaboration, And Decision-Making.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andre Pekerti
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Doctor Philosophy
Conversational leadership: An effective methodology to increase the quality of leadership decisions in non-profit organisations
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andre Pekerti
Completed supervision
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Workspace Territoriality: Role, Process and Consequences in the Context of Organisational Change
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Neal Ashkanasy
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Collaboration in open-plan offices
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Neal Ashkanasy
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
A Multi-method Investigation of the Relationship between Intra-team Values, Conflict and Trust
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andre Pekerti
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Positive and Negative Prejudicial Attitudes and the Experience of Aggression at Work: The Role of Gender Self-Categorisation and Emotion
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Neal Ashkanasy
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Making managing diversity visible: A phenomenographic approach
Associate Advisor
Media
Enquiries
Contact Associate Professor Remi Ayoko directly for media enquiries about:
- Conflict Management
- Leadership
- Open Plan Office
- Teamwork
- The physical environment of work
- Virtual Teams
- Workplace territoriality
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