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AACSB International EQUIS - European Quality Improvement System
Research Seminar
[Brown Bag] Unleashing Potential: Nurturing Proactivity in the Workplace by Prof. Chia-Huei Wu, King's College London
Abstract: Abstract: Proactivity at work involves self-initiated actions aimed at making changes to improve the situation or oneself. In this presentation, Professor Wu will share findings from his research program on proactivity in two topics. First, whether and how can organizations promote and build a proactive workforce? Rather than relying solely on employees who possess proactive dispositional tendencies, there are different approaches that organizations can take to develop a proactive workforce. The presentation will elaborate on the function of leadership and work design in motivating employee proactivity. Second, what are the consequences of proactivity? Scholars have only recently begun examining the consequences of proactivity compared to its antecedents. The presentation will share findings on the impact of proactivity on employees themselves and supervisors. Finally, the presentation will conclude by outlining future research directions.
Date: Apr 14 (Tue), 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Time: 2:00PM - 3:30PM
Venue: LAU-7-208, Level 7, Lau Ming Wai Academic Building (LAU)
Details: Speaker Bio: Chia-Huei Wu is Professor at King's Business School, King's College London and Visiting Professor at Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds. His research in organizational behaviour concerns the person–environment dynamics and has two research streams: Employee Proactivity (i.e., why, when, and how employees can use their proactivity to change and improve the work environment) and Work and Personality Development (i.e., whether and how work experiences shape one’s personality development). Professor Wu has published over 100 journal articles and book chapters. His work has appeared in various journals, including the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior, Personnel Psychology, Journal of Management, among others. He was an associate editor for Journal of Management between 2020 to 2023 and is a current associate editor for Personnel Psychology from 2026. Webpage at King's : https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/chia-huei-wu