Positive Psychology, Happiness, Mindfulness, and Wellness

Biography

Michael Zirkler, started his professional life as an entrepreneur in the media field, worked as a campaigner for personnel marketing, eventually studied psychology and sexual sciences at the University of Hamburg (Germany), where he 2001 also earned his PhD. 2004 he was appointed as assistant professor (economics) at the University of Basel (Switzerland) and serves currently as a professor for work and organization psychology at Zurich University of Applied Sciences, School of Applied Psychology (Zurich, Switzerland). Presently he focuses on research and teaching in applied social system sciences, critical management studies (primarily leadership and social transformation) and international collaborations (India, Israel, Thailand). He is particularly occupied with social innovation for individuals and organizations, learning architectures and designs for the next societies, as well as positive organization in theory and practice. He is also doing intensive international consulting for profit and non-profit organizations.

Research Interest

Michael Zirkler presently focuses on research and teaching in applied social system sciences, critical management studies (primarily leadership and social transformation).