Joana Probert
Organisation Studies,
Cranfield School of Management
Qualifications
MRes in Research Methodology (Cranfield) - Winner of the Director's Prize for the Best Overall Performance
M.A. in Psychology (USM) B.Sc .in Biology (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro)
Background
Joana has been involved in research since 1997, studying the phenomenon of cognition. She started her research career in the field of neuroscience, where she conducted experiments in simpler cognitive functions, such as vision and auditory processing. Later, she migrated to the field of psychology, where her research involved more complex cognitive functions, such as language and symbolic representation. Joana is now at Cranfield, conducting research on the role of complex cognitive processes in leadership development and CEO succession.
Research Topic
The role of mental models in CEO succession
Research Issue
CEO succession and the early dismissal of new CEOs.
Sector
Private sector
Research Methods
Mixed methods.
Why I Chose Cranfield
I chose Cranfield School of Management due to its recognized expertise in Executive Education.
Published papers (Selected Publications)
Probert, J. & James, K. (2011). Leadership Development: Crisis, Opportunities and the Leadership Concept. Leadership (manuscript accepted).
James, K. & Ramos, J. (2009). Aligning Leadership Theory and Leadership Development. Paper Submitted for the 8th ICSL International Conference Studying Leadership, 7-8 December, University of Birmingham.
Kuczaj, S.A.II, Makecha, R.N., Trone, M., Paulos, R.D. & Ramos, J.A. (2006). The role of peers in cultural transmission and cultural innovation: Evidence from dolphin calves. International Journal of Comparative Psychology, 19(2), 223-240.
Kuczaj, S.A.; Paulos, R. & Ramos, J. (2005). Imitations in Apes, Children, and Dolphins: Implications for the Ontogeny and Phylogeny of Symbolic Representation. In L. Namy (Ed). Symbolic Use and Symbolic Development. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. Pp. 221-243. Kuczaj,S,; Lacinak, T.; Fad, O; Trone, M.; Solangi, M. & Ramos, J. (2002). Keeping Environmental Enrichment Enriching. International Journal of Comparative Psychology, 15, 127-137.
Kuczaj, S.A.; Ramos, J.A. & Paulos, R.L. (2002). Dancing on thin ice. Behavioral & Brain Science, 25, 629-630.
Jarvis, E.D.; Scharff, C.; Grossman, M.; Ramos, J.A. & Nottebohm, F. (1998). For Whom the Bird Sings: Context-Dependent Gene Expression. Neuron, 21, 775-788.