Research Fellow
Overview
Ree's specific research interests are positioned in the areas of leadership and organisational development and change. Specific topics include mavericks and maverickism (beneficial non-conformity), innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership (including Indigenous womens leadership).
Ree has extensive professional experience in leading organisational change and leadership development initiatives across whole-of-organisations, as well as teams. She has worked with government departments, universities, not-for-profit organisations, and industry.
Research Interests
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Mavericks and maverickism (links to innovation, entrepreneurship, and positive deviance)
1) Understanding beneficial non-conformity by individuals in workplaces. Much can be learnt about the beneficial impact of workplace mavericks in assisting organisations to undertake truly creative and innovative transformation change. A type of change that enables them not only to outpaces the competitors in their field, but also to fundamentally shift the boundaries which limit their thinking about what is possible. Ultimately, such actions may enable these organisations to change the game and turn the tables on their competitors. 2) Understanding the difference between maverickism, innovation, and entrepreneurialism. -
Organisational development and change
Understanding the role of power, politics and group dynamics in enabling/inhibiting organisational development and change agendas. Understanding how to effectively harness diversity in teams and groups. -
Leadership and change
Understanding the role of leadership in effectively influencing organisational change. Developing individual and group capacity to lead organisational change agendas. -
Indigenous womens leadership
Exploring leadership power and influence of Indigenous women leaders.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Publications
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Journal Article: Positively deviant: new evidence for the beneficial capital of maverickism to organizations
Jordan, Ree, Fitzsimmons, Terrance W. and Callan, Victor J. (2022). Positively deviant: new evidence for the beneficial capital of maverickism to organizations. Group and Organization Management, 105960112211022. doi: 10.1177/10596011221102297
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Book Chapter: Fear not your mavericks! Their bounded non-conformity and positive deviance helps organizations drive change and innovation
Jordan, Ree, Fitzsimmons, Terrance W. and Callan, Victor J. (2021). Fear not your mavericks! Their bounded non-conformity and positive deviance helps organizations drive change and innovation. Strategic responses for a sustainable future: new research in international management. (pp. 123-146) edited by Torben Juul Andersen. Bingley, United Kingdom: Emerald Publishing. doi: 10.1108/978-1-80071-929-320214006
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Other Outputs: Maverickism: round pegs in square holes - the who, what and why of mavericks in organisations
Jordan, Ree (2019). Maverickism: round pegs in square holes - the who, what and why of mavericks in organisations. PhD Thesis, UQ Business School, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2019.795
Supervision
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The role of leader storytelling in organisational change
Doctor Philosophy
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The role of maverickism in driving cultural transformation to achieve future workforce objectives
Doctor Philosophy
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An Auto-Ethnographic Exegesis study of the Gongan Business Model
Doctor Philosophy
Publications
Featured Publications
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Maverickism: round pegs in square holes - the who, what and why of mavericks in organisations
Jordan, Ree (2019). Maverickism: round pegs in square holes - the who, what and why of mavericks in organisations. PhD Thesis, UQ Business School, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2019.795
Book Chapter
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Jordan, Ree, Fitzsimmons, Terrance W. and Callan, Victor J. (2021). Fear not your mavericks! Their bounded non-conformity and positive deviance helps organizations drive change and innovation. Strategic responses for a sustainable future: new research in international management. (pp. 123-146) edited by Torben Juul Andersen. Bingley, United Kingdom: Emerald Publishing. doi: 10.1108/978-1-80071-929-320214006
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A Bourdieusian analysis of ‘maverick’ stories
Jordan, Ree (2021). A Bourdieusian analysis of ‘maverick’ stories . Making Sense of Stories : An Inquirer's Compendium. (pp. 155-164) edited by Geof Hill and Andrew Rixon. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom: Cambridge Scholars Publisher.
Journal Article
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Positively deviant: new evidence for the beneficial capital of maverickism to organizations
Jordan, Ree, Fitzsimmons, Terrance W. and Callan, Victor J. (2022). Positively deviant: new evidence for the beneficial capital of maverickism to organizations. Group and Organization Management, 105960112211022. doi: 10.1177/10596011221102297
Conference Publication
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The maverick phenomenon: a contribution to organisational effectiveness
Jordan, Ree (2018). The maverick phenomenon: a contribution to organisational effectiveness. 34th EGOS Colloquium, Tallinn, Estonia, 5-7 July 2018.
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The maverick phenomenon: a contribution to organisational effectiveness
Jordan, Ree (2018). The maverick phenomenon: a contribution to organisational effectiveness. 18th European Academy of Management Conference, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland, 19-22 June 2018.
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Maverickism: missing element in achieving revolutionary organizational transformation
Jordan, Ree (2017). Maverickism: missing element in achieving revolutionary organizational transformation. 77th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Atlanta, GA United States, 4-9 August 2017. Briarcliff Manor, NY United States: Academy of Management. doi: 10.5465/ambpp.2017.12313abstract
Other Outputs
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Maverickism: round pegs in square holes - the who, what and why of mavericks in organisations
Jordan, Ree (2019). Maverickism: round pegs in square holes - the who, what and why of mavericks in organisations. PhD Thesis, UQ Business School, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2019.795
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Jordan, Ree (2006). Tourists and travellers: an ethnographical study of the lived experiences of participants in the Northern Territory Department of Employment, Education and Training’s Emerging Leaders Program. Master's Thesis, Master in Organisational Leadership, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria.
PhD and MPhil Supervision
Current Supervision
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The role of leader storytelling in organisational change
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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The role of maverickism in driving cultural transformation to achieve future workforce objectives
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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An Auto-Ethnographic Exegesis study of the Gongan Business Model
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
