Research Updates

In Research Updates, I reflect on the articles I’ve read, my thoughts on various research topics, and the process behind my own work. Whether it’s a new idea or reflections on books and academic papers, this section explores the intellectual journey behind my research and development.

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Reflection: “Getting Outdoors after the Workday: The Affective and Cognitive Effects of Evening Nature Contact”

Title: Getting Outdoors after the Workday: The Affective and Cognitive Effects of Evening Nature ContactJournal of Management, 2022Authors: Anthony C. Klotz, Shawn T. McClean, Junhyok Yim, Joel Koopman, Pok Man TangDOI: 10.1177/01492063221106430 Reflection: This piece offers a fresh perspective on how post-workday nature contact affects employees’ well-being and productivity. It connects stress recovery and cognitive […]

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Reflection on a work at the intersection of human and technology: “When Conscientious Employees Meet Intelligent Machines: An Integrative Approach Inspired by Complementarity Theory and Role Theory”

When Conscientious Employees Meet Intelligent Machines: An Integrative Approach Inspired by Complementarity Theory and Role TheoryAcademy of Management Journal, 2020Authors: Pok Man Tang, Joel Koopman, Shawn T. McClean, Jack H. Zhang, Chi Hon Li, David De Cremer, Yizhen Lu, Chin Tung Stewart NgAccess: https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5465/amj.2020.1516 This work delves into the evolving landscape of technology’s role in

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Exciting News: PM World Journal Has Accepted My Article!

It’s been a productive few weeks since I submitted my article to PM World Journal (PMWJ)—and I’m happy to share that it’s been accepted! Two rounds of editing went by faster than expected, and the communication throughout the process has been excellent. The article is scheduled to appear in PMWJ’s December edition as an advisory

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Planning the Publication: AI in Project Management—From Experience to Impact

It feels like the right time to finally put my thoughts down on paper and publish the research I’ve been working on—a blend of practical experience, recent insights from my workshops, and the cutting-edge articles I’ve been diving into these past few months. Honestly, a large part of this urge comes from the success we’ve

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Reflection: Evolving Roles and AI in Project Management

Reading: “Project Management Trends and New Challenges 2020+” by McGrath & Kostalova (2020)​. This article discusses how AI and digitization are transforming project management, and what excited me the most was its focus on the evolution of project management roles. It emphasizes that as AI takes over data-heavy tasks, the role of project managers will

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Reflection: SWARA-COPRAS for Strategic Investment Decisions

Reading: “Investment Prioritizing in High-Tech Industries Based on SWARA-COPRAS” by Zolfani & Bahrami (2014)​. This article presents the SWARA-COPRAS model—a combined decision-making framework used to prioritize investments in high-tech fields by weighing different criteria. SWARA helps rank the importance of various factors, while COPRAS evaluates the performance of each option against those priorities. This framework

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Reflection: Generative AI and Chatbots in Project Management

Reading: “Artificial Intelligence and Project Management: An Empirical Investigation on the Appropriation of Generative Chatbots” by Felicetti et al., Journal of Innovation & Knowledge (2024)​. This article explores how project managers adopt generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, focusing on the factors that influence their integration. Using Adaptive Structuration Theory (AST), the study identifies three

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Reflection: Agility and Competitive Advantage – Lessons for Modern Organizations

Reading: “The Impact of Agility: How to Shape Your Organization to Compete” by McKinsey & Company (2021)​. This article dives into agility as a strategic imperative, showing that organizations adopting Agile principles report higher productivity and improved customer satisfaction—up to 30% gains in both areas. It argues that agility at scale is becoming a key

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Reflection: Optimizing Resources and Managing Risks with AI

Reading: “AI-Enhanced Project Management Systems for Optimizing Resource Allocation and Risk Mitigation” by Nabeel (2024)​. This article dives into AI’s role in dynamic resource management, showing how predictive analytics can help project managers respond proactively to risks. A standout insight is the way AI systems can redistribute resources in real time, ensuring that project timelines

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Reflection: AI in Project Management – Enhancing Efficiency and Decision-Making

Reading: “Artificial Intelligence in Project Management: Enhancing Efficiency and Decision-Making” by Dr. Md. Mahfuzul Islam Shamim, International Journal of Management Information Systems and Data Science (April 2024)​. This article provided an overview of how AI is transforming core project management functions, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication. Dr. Shamim emphasizes that AI-powered systems

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