Duncan Spelman

  • Professor Emeritus, Management
  • Ph.D. Case Western Reserve Univ

Teaching Interests

Diversity in the Workplace;
Organizational Behavior;
Interpersonal Relations;
Organization Change

Research Interests

Diversity in the Workplace;
Teaching and Learning about Diversity

Consulting/Practice Interests

Diversity in the Workplace;
Organization Change;
Group Process/Problem-Solving

Awards and Honors

  • 2011, Curricular Service Learning Teaching Award, Bentley Service Learning Center
  • 2009, Innovation in Teaching Award, Bentley University
  • Publications

    Journal Articles


  • Davi, W., Spelman, D. H., Avery, E. (2015). Mind Yourself: Using Metacognition to Engage in Difference and to Deepen Learning . Diversity in Organizations, Communities & Nations, (14) 4 1-10.
  • Davi, W. C., Spelman, D. H. (2015). The Role of Metacognition in Chairing a Department. The Department Chair, (26) 1 2.
  • Hadlock, C. R., Sanz, M., Spelman, D. H. (2013). Going (Almost) Paperless. BizEd/ AACSB. 46-51. (Link)
  • Spelman, D. H. (2010). Recognizing the Centrality of Emotion in Diversity Courses: . Journal of Management Education, (34) 6 882-890. (Link)
  • Spelman, D. H., Addison-Reid, B., Avery, E., Crary, L. M. (2006). Sustaining a Long-Term Diversity Change Initiative: Lessons from a Business University. The Diversity Factor, (14) 4
  • Clair, J., Crary, L. M., McDaniels, M., Spelman, D. H., Buote, J., McLean, T. (1997). A Cooperative Inquiry into Teaching and Taking a Course on Managing Diversity. Research in Corporate Social Performance and Policy, (Supplement 2)
  • Spelman, D. H. (1996). Diversity Change at Bentley College. The Diversity Factor, (5) 1 7-11.
  • Kellogg, D. M., Spelman, D. H., Crary, L. M. (1985). Teaching Women in Management Issues in an OB Course. Organizational Behavior Teaching Review, (9) 3 83-95.

    Books


  • Davi, W., Spelman, D. H. (2020). Leading with Uncommon Sense: Slowing Down, Looking Inward, Taking Action. Springer International Publishing

  • Book Chapters


  • Davi, W., Spelman, D. H. (2021). Working More Effectively with Non-binary Colleagues In Joan Marques, (Eds.) Exploring Gender at Work. 181-196. Palgrave MacMillan
  • Davi, W., Spelman, D. H. (2018). Breaking Habits to Foster Engaged Leadership In Joan Marques and Satidner Dhiman, (Eds.) Engaging Leadership: Transforming Through Future Oriented Design Thinking. 251-264. Springer
  • Crary, L. M., Spelman, D. H. (1997). Anatomy of a Colleagueship: Collaborations in and out of the Classroom In Andre, R, Frost, P, (Eds.) . 224-241. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage

  • Conference Proceedings


  • Addison Reid, B.Avery, E.Crary, M.Spelman, D. H. (2006). Sustaining a Long-Term Change Initiative: Lessons from a Business University .

  • Presentations

  • Davi, W., Spelman, D. H. (2020). “Leading with Uncommon Sense” Presented at the Council of Colleges of Arts & Sciences BD4D: Books by Deans for Deans Online
  • Davi, W., Spelman, D. H. (2017). “Leading with Uncommon Sense” Presented at the Bentley Research Council 2017 Bentley Research Colloquium: The Future of Work: The Changing Workplace, Workforce and Nature of Work Bentley University
  • Davi, W., Spelman, D. H., Avery, E. (2015). “Mind Yourself: Using Metacognition to Engage in Difference and to Deepen Learning” Presented at the Diversity in Organizations, Communities, and Nations 15th International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities, and Nations and the On Diversity knowledge community University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
  • Blancero, D., Cotton-Nessler, N. C., Marron, G. F., Berdrow, I., Fukami, C., Junaid, N., Kellogg, D. M., Mullane, K., Nurick, A. J., Spelman, D. H., Stewart, M. M. (2015). “Playing in the Same Sandbox: Coordinated Teaching in a Required Undergraduate Management Course” Presented at theManagement Faculty of Color Association Meeting Bridgewater, MA
  • Davi, W., Spelman, D. H., Avery, E. (2015). “Using Metacognition to Engage in Difference and to Deepen Learning” Presented at the International Academy of Technology, Education and Development 9th International Technology, Education and Development Conference Madrid, Spain
  • Spelman, D. H., Davi, W. (2015). “Thinking about Thinking as a Department Chair” Presented at the Kansas State University and IDEA Education 32nd Annual Academic Chairpersons Conference Austin, TX
  • Spelman, D. H., Avery, E., Davi, W. (2013). “Beyond Open-Mindedness: Facilitating True Integration Across Intecultural Differences” Presented at the Common Ground Thirteenth International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations Darwin, Australia
  • Crary, L. M., LaFarge, V. V., Spelman, D. H. (2011). “Pedagogical strategies for addressing intersecting identities in 'Diversity in the Workplace' course” Presented at the Institute for the study and promotion of race and culture Diversity Challenge Boston College
  • Davi, W., Spelman, D. H., Avery, E. (2011). “First Principles in Diversity Education: Power, Oppression, and Privilege” Presented at the Common Ground Publishing Eleventh International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities & Nations Cape Town, South Africa
  • Davi, W., Spelman, D. H., Avery, E. (2011). “Textual Analysis as a Diversity Education Tool” Presented at the University of Louisville Hawaii International Conference on Arts & Humanities Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Davi, W., Spelman, D. H., Avery, E. L. (2010). “Developing the Literacy of the Engaged Citizen in a Diverse World” Presented at the National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention Orlando, FL
  • Spelman, D. H., Davi, W., Avery, E. L. (2010). “Leaning In and Stepping Back: Embracing Complexity in the Teaching of Diversity” Presented at the Organizational Behavior Teaching Society Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Kellogg, D. M., Spelman, D. H., Hauserman, S. (2008). “Poverty as Educator: Educational Travel in the Developing World” Presented at the Organization Behavior Teaching Society Organization Behavior Teaching Conference Babson College, Wellesley, MA
  • Addison-Reid, B., Avery, E., Crary, M., Spelman, D. H. (2006). “Sustaining a Long-Term Change Initiative: Lessons from a Business University”
  • Avery, E., Crary, L. M., Reid, B. A., Spelman, D. H. (2006). “Sustaining a Long-Term Diversity Change Initiative: Lessons from a Business University”
  • Spelman, D. H., Addiston-Reid, B., Avery, E., Crary, M. (2005). “Sustaining a Long-Term Diversity Change Initiative: Lessons from a Business University”
  • Goldman, M., Avery, E., Crary, M., Spelman, D. H. (1997). “Managing Diversity at Bentley College” Presented at theAAC&U:Community Service and Service Learning, Working for Democracy, Diversity and Citizenship Waltham, Massachusetts
  • Service

    Department Service


  • Committee Chair for Management Department 2018 - 2018
  • Committee Chair for Management Department 2018 - 2018
  • University Service


  • Committee Member for Faculty-Led International Course Committee 2016 - Present
  • Committee Member for Academic Advising Advisory Council 2013 - Present
  • Teaching mentor for Council on Teaching and Learning 2018 - 2018
  • Facilitator for Health TLN Retreat 2015 - 2017
  • Committee Chair for Philosophy Department Evaluation Committee for Ranjoo Herr promotion application 2017 - 2017
  • Committee Member for Ad Hoc Committee on Faculty Activity Reports 2016 - 2016
  • Chair for Joint Chairs 2011 - 2016
  • Department Chair for Management Department Chair 2011 - 2016
  • Committee Member for Associate Director Disability Services Search Committee 2016 - 2016
  • Task Force Member for Assoc. Dean for Academic Services Search Committee - 2014
  • Task Force Member for New Faculty Diversity Orientation Planning Committee - 2014
  • Ghana Project Steering Committee 2011 - 2014
  • Coordinator for GB 215 Course Coordinator 2009 - 2014
  • Guest Speaker for Center for Women and Business 2013 - 2013
  • Guest Speaker for Certified Bentley Leadership Program 2013 - 2013
  • Conference/Workshop Organizer for Diversity Retreat 2013 - 2013
  • Chair during AY 10-11 for Promotion and Tenure 2009 - 2012
  • Global Social Responsiblity Travel Fund 2008 - 2012
  • Conference/Workshop Organizer for Emerging Leaders MBA Orientation 2012 - 2012
  • Conference/Workshop Organizer for Diversity Retreat 2012 - 2012
  • US Diversity-focus Designation 2009 - 2011
  • Judge for Bentley Business Bowl 2011 - 2011
  • Professional Service


  • Invited Lecture/Presentation for Babson College 2018 - 2018