Based at the College of Management, Mahidol University, the Leadership Research Group (LRG) is a group of social scientists, along with colleagues and friends from other educational institutions and the corporate world, genuinely interested in gaining insights into aspects of leaders through conducting rigorous, scientific research. Our vision is to be the most recognized management research practice in Thailand. The group is operated on internal and external research grants with the following objectives
Group Objectives
- To conduct high-quality research on aspects of leadership in organizations – private and public sector – with a focus on Global Leadership
- To disseminate findings nationally and internationally via scholarly and professional publications to inform future development of practice, policy and strategy in the field of leadership
- To continue learning/sharing the latest methodological, theoretical and empirical knowledge in the field of leadership
- To be a model for management research practice in Thailand
- To translate research findings into knowledge-based products for improving the teaching, development and practice of leadership
- To train PhD students at the international standard.
Group Values & Beliefs
As a group, we share the following values and beliefs.
- Research is a joy in life. It is something we do, regardless of financial incentives.
- Good research is scientific, meaning that the results provide reliable and valid insights into workplace practices.
- Rigorous research is the most relevant approach to inform management practice in the most rapidly changing, increasingly heterogeneous and dynamic business environment where one cannot afford trial and error.
- All research should be potentially capable of shedding light on real-world transactions.
Research Areas
Our research focus is fairly broad, covering all aspects of Vision-based Leadership (Visionary, Transformational, Emotional, Charismatic, and Organic) and Sustainable Leadership. We have published in the following specific areas: Theory of the Organizational Vision, Visionary Leadership in Australia and Thailand, Sustainable Enterprises, and Followership.