Dr. Marla Gottschalk is an Industrial & Organizational Psychologist who specializes in workplace success strategies and organizational change. Her goal is to blend the disciplines of psychology and business to help 21st century employees and organizations move forward confidently. She is a consultant, avid blogger and speaks to groups concerning her favorite topic: workplace effectiveness. Currently she serves as Director of Thought Leadership at Kilberry Leadership Advisors and is an active contributor to LinkedIn’s Influencer Program.
Background
During the course of her career, Dr. Gottschalk has worked with a variety of organizations representing the automotive, hotel, computer, non-profit and airline industries. She has held project roles focusing upon attitude assessment, performance management, customer opinions and organizational development.
A trusted source in the media, Dr. Gottschalk offers a balanced view of workplace topics based in training and experience. She is a quoted expert on a variety of topics including, salary negotiations, career development and mentoring — appearing in The World Economic Forum blog, Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Time, The Philly Inquirer, CBS Money Watch, American Express Open Forum and other outlets worldwide.
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Education
Dr. Gottschalk received a Doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Wayne State University, with a minor in Multivariate Statistics.
She has also earned a B.S. in Psychology from Michigan State University.
Hi Dr. Gottschalk, I came across your blog and have a question, how important is the name of organization in reflecting what it does? In other words, what effect does it have on the culture. I am interested in locating any information that can help me convey this and I have been unable to locate anything, as such I am not sure if I am searching the correct terms.
Thank you
Matt
I’m not aware of any research. However, I do feel a name it quite important to branding.
Dear Dr. Gottschalk,
I enjoy reading your posts both on your blog and on LinkedIn.
Please, I have a question, “In any given multicultural or diversified work environment, which of the two do you think has greater influence on employee interaction/communication; 1) temperament/personality and 2) national culture.
Thank you
That’s a tough question to answer. I would want to know more about the task at hand — but both could be a factor.
Hello Dr. Gottschalk, I came across your blog just now, and wow I have to say that you are such an inspiration and I so look forward to reading more of your posts. I am aspiring to be a Industrial/Organizational Psychologist like you and to help people and organizations achieve their full effectiveness through behavioral science.
I am close to receiving my bachelor’s degree in HR Management, and with that I would like to ask how much I should review or prepare myself for my graduate studies in I/O Psychology considering I have a weak background in the behavioral sciences. I took classes in General Psychology and Organizational Behavior, and everything else is more corporate and maths. And also, what should I expect in the field of I/O Psychology?
Thank you very much! :)
I think your background seems quite appropriate. I don’t foresee a problem there. The difference is in orientation – an I/O psychology path is research based. An advanced degree in business such as an MBA with an organizational behavior focus would be less so. I believe that either path could work.
Dr. Gottschalk:
Thank you for your thoughtful view.
Mark Sander
Thanks for the feedback Mark. It’s appreciated.
Hi! I really enjoy your posts on linkedin! A though crossed my mind and I bet you have thought about this too, probably more than once. A grat deal of work is nowadays done in an office environment where the language is different from your mother tonge. Working in such a language environment sets a lot of different challenges for social and cultural interaction and communication. What i think would be a really important topic for an article in the theme of communication and social connections in the workplace is, for example, “How to keep professional in a different language environment” etc. There must be a great deal of people in this situation (i am one of them) and i would love to hear your views on this! Cheers, Sara
That is a very interesting topic to consider. Are you a writer?
Hi, thanks for your reply. No, i am a lawyer, so close enough :-) Therefore, language matters/issued/problems are even more present in my occupation. However, i believe it is an issue in every foreign language working environment. It would be very interesting to read an analysis on the sppecific issues and obstacles it brings, and certainly on how they are overvome :) Cheers, Sara
Hi! Would you consider posting any insight on “Generation Y leading the aging populations in the workplace” on LinkedIn? I lead a team of recent top college grads who are a part of a rotational leadership development program in the aerospace, industrial and defense industries. I would love to see a post by you on this subject as it would give me an opportunity to have my young leaders engage in a meaningful dialogue on the subject. Thanks!
Big fan of everything you’re doing!
God bless you & Your healthy.
Nice to meet you.
I am korean . SOUTH KOREA.
I’m learning your wisdom.
Have a nice day!
Hi! I am from Tanzania AFRICA,i realy gain from your post,thank you DR.