Dr. Dave O'Connell 
Associate Professor, Managerial Studies
Ambrose Hall Room 315B
Telephone 563-333-6092
E-mail: Dr. Dave O'Connell

Dave O’Connell joined the faculty of St. Ambrose University in 1998.  He holds a DBA in Organizational Behavior from Boston University.

Dave has published articles in the Journal of Management Education,  Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies, Leadership and Organizational Development Journal, and The CASE Journal.  He also published a book review in Administrative Science Quarterly.   His research has included contingent employment success factors, team development, leadership competencies, adaptability and case pedagogy.  Currently, he is researching the development and dissemination of organizational vision.

Prior to doctoral studies, Dave served the Public Service Company of New Mexico in a number of communications and research capacities, from 1979 through 1993.  While a graduate student at Boston University, he worked with the Executive Development Roundtable, the Human Resources Policy Institute and the Boston University School of Public Health.

At St. Ambrose University, Dave has taught Organizational Behavior, Organizational Theory, Organizational Culture, Conflict and Negotiation, Research Methods I and co-taught a special topics course on Careers.  He also teaches MBA and undergraduate courses in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior.

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