Simon Dolan: managing by values – if you are not spiritual, how can you inspire?

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to be a conversation with Simon Dolan, conducted by Santiago Ibarreche, about his career as a successful scholar, author of many books, change agent, and a cross-cultural international observer.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is an interview.

Findings

The interview explores Dolan’s career, his achievements and continued search for excellence in terms of teaching, research, and service in academia. It explores his experiences as faculty member and prolific author and developer of new approaches in teaching, research, also looking at the importance of anticipating the future of the work place and the importance of Management by Values.

Originality/value

The interview in this special section, A Life in Research, brings out an individual scholar’s experience and history, not only as recognition of scholarly impact, but also as recognition of the person.

Citation

Ibarreche, S. (2016), "Simon Dolan: managing by values – if you are not spiritual, how can you inspire?", Management Research, Vol. 14 No. 2, pp. 188-207. https://doi.org/10.1108/MRJIAM-06-2016-0674