Management & Leadership
The Management & Leadership department explores how individuals and organizations lead, collaborate and perform. Faculty research examines strategy, behavior and decision-making, providing insight into how leaders create impact in complex environments.
About the Department
Faculty research and teaching focus on how leaders navigate complexity, align teams and improve organizational performance through critical thinking, behavioral insight, leadership development, problem-solving and strategic decision-making. Applied learning experiences help students translate ideas and analysis into effective organizational practice.
Study Management & Leadership at Neeley
Management & Leadership focuses on how organizations operate and how leaders guide people, processes and resources in dynamic environments. Students develop the analytical and interpersonal skills needed to navigate complexity, solve organizational problems and lead teams effectively. Coursework emphasizes both understanding the field and applying that knowledge through experiential learning.
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Leadership Opportunities
Students expand leadership and management skills through organizations and immersive
learning experiences that connect classroom concepts with real-world application.
The Management Club connects students with peers, alumni and business leaders through
networking, events and professional development opportunities focused on leadership
and management careers. The BNSF Neeley Leadership Program develops leadership skills
through cohort-based learning, mentorship and experiential leadership challenges.
Faculty
Faculty research in leadership, organizational behavior and strategy provides evidence-based insights that inform organizational practice, leadership effectiveness and strategic change.
Department Highlights
- Laurent Attias
Head of Corporate Development & Strategy
Alcon - Ceci Hinojosa
Senior Vice President, Global HR Talent Services
Stantec - Maureen Kenney
Associate Director
TCU Neeley Professional Development Center - Kenneth Reeves, Sr.
Vice President, Human Resources
Performance Food Group - Robert Sayner
Senior Partner
Kearney - Savanna Simmank
Digital Marketing Specialist
Cisco - Hien Tran
Executive Search & Assessment
Russell Reynolds Associates - Jennifer Trevino
Executive Director
Leadership Fort Worth