CCL Researchers Present at 2026 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management

  • Published August 6, 2026
CCL Researchers Present at 2026 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management

Researchers from the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)® presented at this year’s annual meeting of the Academy of Management. The forum was held July 31–August 4, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM) is the international premier event for scholarly engagement, and the largest gathering of management and organization scholars in the world. AOM’s Annual Meeting provides a global forum for advancing research, fostering collaboration, and sharing insights that address today’s most pressing challenges in the field.

CCL researchers Jean Leslie and Katelyn McCoy presented a session titled “Functional Leader Sensemaking During Polycrisis: Evidence and Implications for MTS Leadership” as part of the Multiteam Systems Under Disruption symposium. The presentation featured insights from their research paper, Leading Multiteam Systems in Polycrisis Conditions, coauthored with Stephen J. Zaccaro.

The Multiteam Systems Under Disruption symposium highlights innovative research on how interconnected teams adapt, collaborate, and sustain performance during times of disruption. Covering topics ranging from technological change and organizational transformation to crises and environmental challenges, the symposium explores what enables teams to remain aligned, resilient, and effective when the broader system is under strain.

As a pioneer in leadership development with more than 50 years of experience advancing leadership research, CCL’s participation in the AOM Annual Meeting reflects our ongoing commitment to shaping the future of leadership. By contributing research and engaging with leading scholars and practitioners, we help advance the field across industries, sectors, and leadership levels while incorporating diverse perspectives that strengthen our work. This exchange of ideas reinforces our mission to advance the understanding, practice, and impact of leadership for the benefit of society worldwide.

About the Academy of Management

The Academy of Management brings together scholars worldwide to advance management science and is the leading professional association for management and organization scholars. With more than 21,000 members across 120 countries, the AOM community includes professors, doctoral students, and practitioners. Guided by values, they foster a dynamic, inclusive and supportive community, amplify diverse voices, and bridge research with real-world impact. Learn more about AOM.

About CCL
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At the Center for Creative Leadership, our drive to create a ripple effect of positive change underpins everything we do. For 50+ years, we’ve pioneered leadership development solutions for leaders at every level, from community leaders to CEOs. Consistently ranked among the top global providers of executive education, our research-based programs and solutions inspire individuals at every level in organizations across the world — including 2/3 of the Fortune 1000 — to ignite remarkable transformations.

At the Center for Creative Leadership, our drive to create a ripple effect of positive change underpins everything we do. For 50+ years, we’ve pioneered leadership development solutions for leaders at every level, from community leaders to CEOs. Consistently ranked among the top global providers of executive education, our research-based programs and solutions inspire individuals at every level in organizations across the world — including 2/3 of the Fortune 1000 — to ignite remarkable transformations.

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  • Published August 6, 2026

Honor Awarded To

Jean Leslie
Jean Leslie, MA
Senior Fellow & Senior Research Scientist

Jean conducts applied research at the intersection of leadership and polycrisis, investigating how leaders can navigate the complex, interconnected challenges facing our world today. She’s published more than 100 pieces on leadership, assessment, and feedback — in the form of peer-reviewed articles, popular-press articles, book chapters, and books — and has presented over 70 papers at professional conferences such as the Academy of Management and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychologists.

 

Jean conducts applied research at the intersection of leadership and polycrisis, investigating how leaders can navigate the complex, interconnected challenges facing our world today. She’s published more than 100 pieces on leadership, assessment, and feedback — in the form of peer-reviewed articles, popular-press articles, book chapters, and books — and has presented over 70 papers at professional conferences such as the Academy of Management and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychologists.

 

Katelyn McCoy
Katelyn McCoy, MA
Senior Applied Research Associate

Katelyn helps manage many aspects of the standardized data collection and reporting processes for our coaching and licensing products. She also partners with our clients to conduct organizational research that boosts the impact of their leadership development initiatives. Before joining us, she worked as a research scientist at Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO), where she partnered with clients to develop large-scale assessment solutions.

Katelyn helps manage many aspects of the standardized data collection and reporting processes for our coaching and licensing products. She also partners with our clients to conduct organizational research that boosts the impact of their leadership development initiatives. Before joining us, she worked as a research scientist at Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO), where she partnered with clients to develop large-scale assessment solutions.

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