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Professor in Leadership and Organisational Behaviour at the University of Durham and an International Research Affiliate at the National University of Singapore

Prof Jakob Stollberger is a Professor in Leadership and Organizational Behavior at the University of Durham and an International Research Affiliate at the National University of Singapore. Prior to joining the University of Durham, Jakob held various research positions at Aston University, the University of Cambridge, and the University of... Read more

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Popular Talks by Jakob Stollberger

  • Artificial intelligence and human augmentation

    Organisations face a myriad of challenges when attempting to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) tools into their work processes either to automate or augment human capabilities, including a resistance to change or merely a lack of urgency to use AI. Yet to remain successful in a digital age, leaders will have…
  • Work-family (im)balance

    Imagine a day that involves dropping off your child at nursery at 8:30am before rushing to a work meeting at 9:00am, after which the nursery calls for the child to be picked up and cared for at home due to a suspected stomach bug. Working from home now, you notice…
  • Emotional Communication and Nonverbal Leadership

    Leadership is commonly described as an influencing process. Leaders thus do their utmost to attempt to influence their employees to be well and perform well, that is, be happy and productive members of a team. Yet, the question of what behaviors to display to be “influential” has long plagued academics…

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  • Creativity and Innovation at Work

Biography

Prof Jakob Stollberger is a Professor in Leadership and Organizational Behavior at the University of Durham and an International Research Affiliate at the National University of Singapore. Prior to joining the University of Durham, Jakob held various research positions at Aston University, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Birmingham in the UK as well as at the Free University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

As a work psychologist, Jakob explores various ways how behavioral insights can support organizations in their day-to-day work. His research agenda focuses on themes that lie at the intersection between organizations and society, such as issues around how leaders can promote or derail organizational innovation efforts, how work influences family dynamics, as well as how humans can best work together with artificial intelligence (AI) in the not-too-distant future of work.

Over the last 10 years, Jakob Stollberger has written extensively on topics such as nonverbal leadership, work-family (im)balance, as well as AI at work and human augmentation. His scholarly work has been published in leading academic journals and has won a number of awards. He currently serves as Associate Editor for Human Relations, the flagship journal of the Tavistock Institute in London that recently celebrated its 75th anniversary.

Jakob Stollberger also writes impactful practitioner-oriented pieces for outlets such as the Harvard Business Review, the World Financial Review, or the European Business Review and his work received media coverage in Forbes, The World Economic Forum, or The Conversation UK among others. Due to his talent to turn scholarly insights into actionable recommendations for workplaces, he is a regularly invited speaker at businesses (e.g., Meta) and governmental bodies (e.g., UK ministries).

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What topics does Jakob Stollberger speak about?

Jakob Stollberger speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Behaviour, Communication, Future & Technology, Future of Work. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Jakob to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Jakob Stollberger available for international events?

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Does Jakob Stollberger deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Jakob Stollberger is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Jakob Stollberger?

Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Jakob can accommodate.

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What languages does Jakob Stollberger present in?

Jakob Stollberger delivers keynotes in English, German. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes Jakob Stollberger a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Jakob Stollberger's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Behaviour, Communication, Future & Technology, Future of Work. To get a clear sense of Jakob's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

What kind of events can Jakob Stollberger speak at?

Jakob Stollberger can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Behaviour, Communication, Future & Technology, Future of Work is relevant. Details of Jakob's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.

Does Jakob Stollberger offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Jakob Stollberger is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Jakob Stollberger?

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