Dr Maurizio Floris
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organisational Studies from the University of Sydney (2014)
- Masters in Sociology of Knowledge/ Philosophy (M.Sc.) from the University of Amsterdam (Netherlands) (1993)
- Ingenieur (Ir. postgraduate) in Development Economics from Wageningen University (Netherlands) (1989)
Maurizio is the Associate Dean Postgraduate Programs and Director for the Master fo Commerce Program at the Business School.
Prior to taking up this role in 2023, he was Director for Part-time Programs (MBAX, MBA Executive) at the AGSM since March 2020. Before that, Maurizio was Director for Leadership Development at the John Grill Centre (University of Sydney), and Program Director (Strategy and Leadership) at Melbourne Business School. In these capacities Maurizio has led many Executive...
- Publications
- Awards
- Research Activities
- Teaching and Supervision
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“Best Continuing Education” (2017) from the Project Management Institute for the Executive Leadership in Major Projects program (University of Sydney).
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“Best Graduate Program” (2008, 2009 and 2010) from the Australian Association of Graduate Employers for BHP's Global Graduate Talent program (Melbourne Business School).
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“Best Online/Multi-media Learning Program” (2001) from the Australian Interactive Multimedia Industry Association for a Pilotage Simulation program for navy officers from Singapore and Australia.
From a research perspective Maurizio is particularly interested in human development and impactful capability development for senior leaders through interventions that increase their skills as well as their capability to cope with increasing cognitive and emotional complexity. His research has been published in leading journals like the Journal of Management Studies, Research in the Sociology of Organisations, the Academy of Management Proceedings, the International Journal of Project Management, and the Project Management Journal.
My Teaching
- MBAX9131 Leadership