Michele Gelfand Biography

Michele Gelfand is a cultural psychologist and organizational speaker who has made significant contributions to the field of social norms and cultural tightness-looseness research. Gelfand serves as Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland and bestselling author of "Rule Makers, Rule Breakers" while delivering powerful insights about cultural dynamics and workplace psychology and global leadership to audiences at corporate events and international forums across the world. Her groundbreaking research which compares tight and loose cultures across 50+ nations has revolutionized the understanding of cultural conflict and cooperation. 

Gelfand has educated numerous people through her data-intensive speeches by revealing important research findings about how cultural norms influence organizational and societal behaviors. She offers concrete frameworks to multinational corporations and government agencies for managing cultural differences and achieving better team performance. Her presentations combine the latest research discoveries with useful business strategies for worldwide organizational planning. 

Michele Gelfand's keynote topics include: 

The Science of Tight and Loose Cultures

Cultural Intelligence for Global Leaders

Norms That Drive Organizational Success

Bridging Divides in Polarized Societies

Psychological Safety Across Cultures

Gelfand applies her cultural tightness theory to enhance cross-cultural collaboration through her consulting work with Fortune 100 companies and governments. Her ideas have been published in Harvard Business Review, Science and The New York Times. Gelfand's authority is underscored by her Guggenheim Fellowship and election to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Organizations that experience cross-cultural challenges and need merger integration services frequently seek her expertise. Gelfand maintains her research center in Maryland while serving as an advisor to international institutions. Through her speaking engagements she delivers evidence-based tools that help people thrive in our interconnected world. The unique blend of scientific rigor and global perspective and practical wisdom makes Michele Gelfand an outstanding speaker for organizations dealing with cultural complexity.

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