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Jeffrey Pfeffer

Organizational Behavior Professor, Author, Evidence-Based Management Expert

Jeffrey Pfeffer
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Jeffrey Pfeffer Biography

Jeffrey Pfeffer is the Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, where he has taught since 1979. He specializes in management, leadership, and human resources. Pfeffer is the author or co-author of 15 significant books including "Leadership B.S.: Fixing Workplaces and Careers One Truth at a Time," "The Human Equation: Building Profits by Putting People First," and "Hard Facts, Dangerous Half-Truths, and Total Nonsense: Profiting from Evidence-Based Management."

Pfeffer received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and his Ph.D. from Stanford. He began his academic career at the business school at the University of Illinois and then taught for six years at the University of California, Berkeley. Over the years, Pfeffer has been a visiting professor at several prestigious institutions including Harvard Business School, Singapore Management University, and London Business School. For over a decade, Pfeffer has been a visiting scholar at IESE in Barcelona.

In addition to his academic work, Pfeffer has regularly contributed articles to major publications such as Fortune.com, BloombergBusinessWeek.com, the Washington Post, and he is an Influencer on LinkedIn. Pfeffer has also been a keynote speaker at numerous international seminars, presenting in 40 countries on topics that include leadership, evidence-based management, and the impact of management practices on employee well-being.

A recognized figure in the field of organizational behavior, Pfeffer has received several accolades for his contributions, including the Richard D. Irwin Award from the Academy of Management and inclusion in the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame. He has also been ranked among the Most Influential HR International Thinkers by HR Magazine. In November 2011, Pfeffer was awarded an honorary doctorate from Tilburg University in The Netherlands.

Currently, Pfeffer serves on the advisory boards for Collective Health and Quorso, and on the board of directors of the nonprofit Quantum Leap Healthcare. His dedication to improving business practices extends to his involvement in various boards and advisory roles in the industry, emphasizing his commitment to practical and evidence-based solutions in management.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/01/2024.

Jeffrey Pfeffer Speaking Topics

  • The Paths to Power

    Although power is a word that sometimes has negative connotations in organizations, building power and influence is what effective leaders do and is essential to getting things done. Over decades of research, we have uncovered what are effective ways of building and exercising influence, and some of the dilemmas and choices people face as they move through their careers in organizations. It is possible to answer questions such as: 1) When is power and influence more important for getting things done (it turns out that team-oriented, more collegial environments actually make influence skills more, rather than less important); 2) What are the individual attributes associated with being influential, and how can these be developed; 3) What are some effective strategies and tactics for obtaining and using power; 4) How can you develop allies and supporters; 5) how can you deal effectively with opposition and with difficult opponents; and 6) what are some pitfalls to those in positions of power, and how can these be avoided. Our educational work helps people develop their clinical, observational skills, their ability to analyze and exercise influence effectively, and to think constructively about power and its use in getting things done in organizations of all sizes and types.

  • Building High Performance Organizations and Cultures

    The data are clear: success does not come from mergers and consolidations to increase size, from being in high technology, from being in the "right" industry, or even from being first to market with an idea-after all, Xerox invented the first personal computer, Ampex made the first VCR, and Amazon was at least the fourth company to being selling books online. Instead, studies of companies in numerous industries ranging from automobile manufacturing to semiconductors, studies of companies in multiple industries, and research in countries including the United Kingdom, Korea, and Germany demonstrate the strong correlation between how companies manage their people and their profits, productivity, and customer and employee retention. Our research has identified the essential elements of high performance or high-commitment work arrangements, why these practices are effective, and what this means for building management systems and organizational culture.

  • Turning Knowledge into Action and Getting Things Done

    Companies have spent millions of dollars building intranets and collaborative tools to capture and share knowledge, under the assumption that in a world in which intellectual capital is increasingly important, the company with the best knowledge management system wins. The underlying assumption is right-intellectual capital and knowledge work are increasingly important. But knowledge that isn't turned into action is about as bad as action that is not informed by knowledge. Our research has uncovered some important barriers to using and implementing knowledge and building a culture of action instead of just talk and analysis. We have found examples and strategies for overcoming the knowing-doing gap to build a culture of implementation. And there are a set of management practices that can create a company that learns from its experience and turns that learning into actions and results.

Jeffrey Pfeffer Videos

  • Future of Work: Dr Jeffrey Pfeffer Keynote
    Future of Work: Dr Jeffrey Pfeffer Keynote
    Future of Work: Dr Jeffrey Pfeffer Keynote: Leadership BS: Fixing the leadership development process.
  • Jeffrey Pfeffer: Why Cultivating Power is the Secret to Success
    Jeffrey Pfeffer: Why Cultivating Power is the Secret to Success
    Jeffrey Pfeffer reveals the secrets for building your personal power at work, and explains why workplace politics are critical to your career...
  • Jeffrey Pfeffer: How to Win Power and Influence People
    Jeffrey Pfeffer: How to Win Power and Influence People
    MIX Maverick Jeffrey Pfeffer says the single most important skill to develop for building power is the ability to respond to and overcome setbacks...
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Jeffrey Pfeffer Books

  • 7 Rules of Power: Surprising--but True--Advice on How to Get Things Done and Advance Your Career
    7 Rules of Power: Surprising--but True--Advice on How to Get Things Done and Advance Your Career
  • Dying For A Paycheck : How Modern Management Harms Employee Health & Company Performance
    Dying For A Paycheck : How Modern Management Harms Employee Health & Company Performance
  • People are the Name of the Game: How to be More Successful in Your Career--and Life
    People are the Name of the Game: How to be More Successful in Your Career--and Life
  • Power: Why Some People Have It and Others Don't
    Power: Why Some People Have It and Others Don't
  • What Were They Thinking?: Unconventional Wisdom About Management
    What Were They Thinking?: Unconventional Wisdom About Management
  • Hard Facts, Dangerous Half-Truths And Total Nonsense: Profiting From Evidence-Based Management
    Hard Facts, Dangerous Half-Truths And Total Nonsense: Profiting From Evidence-Based Management

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    Jeffrey Pfeffer is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Business Leadership, Change Management, Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Creativity, Disruptive Thinking, Economy, Education, Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Integrity, Finance, Health, Human Resources, Innovation, Inspirational, Leadership, Motivational, Psychology, Social Sciences, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership.

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Jeffrey Pfeffer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Paths to Power, Building High Performance Organizations and Cultures and Turning Knowledge into Action and Getting Things Done. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jeffrey Pfeffer for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Jeffrey Pfeffer generally travels from Stanford, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gary Hamel, Marcus Buckingham, Richard Florida, James Canton and Geoff Colvin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jeffrey Pfeffer for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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