Erik Dane
Former Jones School Distinguished Associate Professor of Management – Organizational Behavior
Rice Business Wisdom Contributor
Organizational Behavior
Erik Dane's research focuses on cognition in the workplace. Through field research and laboratory experiments he examines topics such as attention, creativity, expertise, intuition, and mindfulness. He also enjoys writing theory articles on these topics. Erik's work has been published in several leading journals in the field of management including Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Management and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes among others. He received a Best Paper Award for his Academy of Management Review article, "Exploring Intuition and its Role in Managerial Decision Making."
In addition to his research, Erik taught organizational behavior in the Executive, Professional, and Full Time MBA programs. He adopts an evidence-based approach to the subject and structures his course around a central theme: challenging conventional wisdom.
PODCAST FEATURING PROFESSOR ERIK DANE
Inside The Magic Of Work Epiphanies
A conversation with Professor Erik Dane about epiphanies at work and in life: how they happen and what they tell us about the nature of problem-solving.
Teaching Interests:
-Organizational behavior
Research Interests:
-Attention
-Cognition
-Decision making
-Expertise
Rice Business Wisdom
Workplace Culture | Peer-Reviewed Research
What if companies view the world as explorers do?
Creativity | Peer-Reviewed Research
To come up with new ideas, it helps to think outside the box — but which box, exactly?
Workplace Dynamics | Peer-Reviewed Research
What makes a firefighter plunge into a burning building?
Mindfulness | Peer-Reviewed Research
Is daydreaming useful for work — or a fast track to nowhere?
Organizational Behavior | Peer-Reviewed Research
Our emotions affect our decision making more than we know.
After Harvey | Expert Opinion
How do we make the best decisions when it comes to a flood-damaged home?
Worker Well-Being | Peer-Reviewed Research
Research on worker well-being is usually more about the company than the worker.
Client Management | Peer-Reviewed Research
How clueless clients can hurt your business — and how to enlighten them.