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Educational Background
- Ph.D., Cross-Cultural Psychology, Tilburg University, 2000
- Diploma in Psychology, Leipzig University, 1993
Positions Held
- Cross-Cultural Trainer, Thyssenkrupp Presta Danville LLC, 2021-2022
- Adjunct Lecturer, Global Education and Training, UIUC, 2015-2015,2016-2016,2017-2017,2018-2018,2018-2018
- Visiting Assistant Professor, Gies College of Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2011 to present
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Groningen University, 2000-2002
- Research Fellow, Institute for Research on Intercultural Cooperation (Founded by Geert Hofstede), 1995-1996
- Trainer in Intercultural Mediation, Dutch Institute for International Relations Clingendael, 1994-1999
Recent Publications
- Girndt-Clougherty, T. (2000). Cultural diversity and work-group performance: Detecting the rules Thela Thesis.
Other Publications
Articles
- Girndt-Clougherty, T. (1997). An intervention strategy to managing diversity: Discerning conventions European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 6 (2), 227-240.
- Girndt-Clougherty, T., & Poortinga, Y. (1997). Interculturele communicatie: Misverstanden en conventies. De Psycholoog, 32 299-304.
Book Chapters
- Poortinga, Y., & Girndt-Clougherty, T., H. Suessmuth (Ed.) (1996). Gibt es einen Nationalcharakter? Deutschlandbilder in Daenemark, und England, Frankreich und den Niederlanden ( pp. 124-139). Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft.
Books and Monographs
- Girndt-Clougherty, T. (1998). A course on detecting cultural differences. Tilburg, The Netherlands: Tilburg University Press.
Other Publications
- Girndt-Clougherty, T. (2021). Training Manual for German Expat in the US.
Presentations
- Allen, A., Bednar, M., Girndt-Clougherty, T., & Noonan, J. (2023). Integrating Competencies and Professional Development into Experiential Learning. SEE 52nd Annual Conference, Society for Experiential Learning (SEE.
- Girndt-Clougherty, T. (2023). Integrating Competencies and Professional Development into Experiential Learning. Society for Experiential Education 2023 Annual Conference, Society for Experiential Education.
- Girndt-Clougherty, T. (2001). Cultural Diversity Management: Detecting rules. 2001 Kurt Lewin Conference.
- Girndt-Clougherty, T. (2001). Interaction of Mood and Personality on Helping Behavior. EAAP summerschool.
- Girndt-Clougherty, T. (2001). Personality and Prosocial Behavior. Miniconference of the ICS and the Kurt Lewin Institute Groningen.
- Girndt-Clougherty, T. (2000). Invited talk. Breedtestrategie Group Seminar, ICS and Kurt Lewin Institute, Groningen University.
- Girndt-Clougherty, T. (2000). Organization and Strategy. Tilburg University.
- Girndt-Clougherty, T. (2000). Organizational Psychology. Augsburg University.
- Girndt-Clougherty, T. (1999). Invited talk. Department of Psychology Seminar, Richmond University.
- Girndt-Clougherty, T. (1998). Cultural Diversity in small work groups. XiV. Conference of the IACCP.
Current Courses
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Intl Comparative Management (BADM 586) Compares and contrasts different regional/national business systems and organizational practices including those from both developed and developing countries. Designed to advance students' global management knowledge and cross-cultural skills for functioning effectively in a transnational economy. Includes an optional overseas study trip to visit local companies and subsidiaries of multinational firms.
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Business in Action (BUS 301) Introduces students to the complexities of business by working on a real organizational problem with an actual client. Students will work with a client to identify, analyze, and present recommendations to solve an organizational problem. Requires students to apply problem-solving skills to uncertain situations as well as build and manage a professional team.