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Keynote Speaker
SymOrg 2026
Prof. Dr. Alexander D. Stajkovic
Dean’s Professor in Business, University of Wisconsin-Madison
“ When it Matters Most: Gender Differences in Leadership Resilience and Effectiveness in Crisis ”
Alexander D. Stajkovic is a Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, with extensive research in leadership, work motivation, and organizational psychology. His work, widely published in leading academic journals, has generated significant global impact and close to 17,000 citations. He focuses on evidence-based leadership and the role of leaders in addressing complex societal challenges, combining academic excellence with international teaching, research, and executive education experience.
LeadershipWork MotivationSocial Cognitive TheoryOrganizational Behavior