Upcoming Projects

Hi everyone! I wanted to hop on today and share some really exciting updates with all of you who follow my work, research, and writing.

After a long and incredibly rewarding journey, I’ve officially finished writing the final chapter of my Operations Management textbook. Right now, the manuscript is in the editing phase, which means we’re getting very close to publication.

This textbook has been a labor of love because it goes beyond traditional Operations Management content. It includes conversations about the future of work, remote and hybrid workforce design, leadership development, workplace violence and workplace PTSD, and how inclusivity directly supports creative problem solving. I also explore the Apollo Effect in team design topics that are rarely addressed in most Operations Management textbooks, but are absolutely critical in today’s organizations.

Once this book is published, I’ll be starting my next major writing project: developing the Steinbeck Project. Working with EJ Gallo, drawing on continuous improvement research conducted with my students, and collaborating with industry professionals, I created a faux case study designed to give students a realistic look at the challenges they’ll face in the business world. The focus is on research‑driven problem-solving while still leaving room for creativity in an ever‑changing environment.

At the same time, I’ve been invited to submit proposals for several summer and fall conferences, and I’ve also submitted a proposal to present at the Academy of Business Research. So there are a lot of exciting academic conversations ahead.

In addition to my research and writing, I’m also taking on consulting clients focused on organizational design and redesign for remote and hybrid workforces, as well as leadership development. Helping organizations rethink how work is structured is something I’m deeply passionate about.

I’m incredibly grateful for the support from this community, and I wanted to share these updates with all of you because you’re part of this journey with me. There are a lot of exciting things coming, and I can’t wait to share more as everything unfolds.