Susan Adams

Susan Adams

  • Professor Emeritus, Management
  • Associate Editor, Journal of Management Inquiry
  • Ph.D. Georgia Institute of Technology
  • MEd Georgia State University
  • BSEd University of Georgia

Teaching Interests

leadership; organizational change; women's leadership; consulting skills; organizational behavior

Research Interests

individual development & careers; organizational change; leadership; corporate governance; gender equality

Consulting/Practice Interests

growth strategies for organizations;
conflict management;
leadership development;
career development

Bio

Professor Susan Adams teaches a variety of management courses at Bentley. She publishes regularly in academic and practitioner journals, focusing on careers of women and prominent leaders, organizational change and gender equality. Susan’s work and thought leadership remarks are regularly cited in media outlets. Her academic insights are enhanced by her practical experience and consulting work with over 100 corporate and executive clients, and her work with Governor Patrick's Corporate Challenge. She has also served on and chaired boards of companies and non-profit organizations. Susan has held several administrative positions at Bentley, including Management Department Chair and she Chaired the Management Consulting and Careers Divisions of the Academy of Management and is a member of the American Psychological Association. She earned a PhD in Organizational Behavior from Georgia Institute of Technology, the first woman in her field to do so.

Professional Memberships

  • The Boston Club 2003 - Present
  • American Psychological Association 1993 - Present
  • Academy of Management 1990 - Present

    • Awards and Honors

  • 2019, Distinguished Speaker, Academy of Management, Consulting Division
  • 2014, Regular Author to online Leadership Section, Fast Company magazine
  • 2014, She-ro of the Week, She-ro Webisite
  • 2014, Journal of Management Inquiry Editor's Choice, Journal of Management Inquiry
  • 2012, Nominee Falcon Award for Faculty of Year, Student Government
  • 2012, Nominee- Cronin Advisor of Year, Bentley
  • 2006, Emerald Literati Network Highly Commended Paper Award - Journal of Managerial Psychology
  • 2006, Emerald Literati Network Outstanding Paper Award - best paper in J. of Organizational Change Management
  • 2005, Research Fellow, Enterprise Risk Management Program
  • 2005, Research Fellow, Institute for Women in Leadership
  • 2003, Graduate Student Association Award for Faculty Advisor of the Year

    • Publications

    Journal Articles

  • Yang, J. F., Ming, X., Wang, Z., Adams, S. M. (2017). Are gender effects on ethical decision-making fake or real? A meta-analytic study of the contaminating role of social desirability response bias. Psychological Reports, (120) 1 25-48.
  • Adams, S. M. (2015). What U.S. Companies Can Learn from Scandinavia. Fast Company.
  • Adams, S. M. (2015). Hit the Ground Running: 5 Things You'll Learn When You Veer Off A Traditional Career Path. Fast Company.
  • Adams, S. M. (2015). How Couples Can Stay Married, Change Diapers, and Keep Both Jobs. Fast Comapany.
  • Adams, S. M. (2015). The Right Ways to Bring Diversity to Your Business. Fast Company.
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M., Wolfman, T. G. (2015). Orchestrating the Demise of All Male Boards. Journal of Management Inquiry, (24) 2 208-211.
  • Adams, S. M. (2015). How Your Board's Personality DIctates Your Gender Diversity. Fast Company.
  • Adams, S. M. (2013). Millennial Men Are Engaged in Ways That Will Advance Women. .
  • Adams, S. M. (2013). Editor's Introduction: Is this referee really my peer? A challenge to the peer-review process. Journal of Management Inquiry, (22) 2 165.
  • Adams, S. M. (2012). Editor's Introduction to Faculty to Administration and Back Again. Journal of Management Inquiry, (22) 1 506.
  • Jamieson , D., Adams, S. M. (2012). Editor's Introduction to Grief at Work. Journal of Management Inquiry, (21) 3 287.
  • Zanzi, A., Adams, S. M. (2012). The impact of consulting firm ownership in attracting new talent. Journal of Academy of Business and Economics, (2012) March (Link)
  • Adams, S. M., Weiss, J. W. (2011). Gendered paths to technology leadership. New Technology, Work and Employment, (26) 3 222-237.
  • Weiss, J. W., Adams, S. M. (2011). Aspiring and Changing Roles of Technology Leadership: An Exploratory Study. Engineering Management Journal, (23) 3 13-17.
  • Adams, S. M., Gupta, A., Leeth, J. D. (2010). Maximizing compensation: Organizational level and industry gender composition effects. Gender in Management: An International Journal, (25) 5 366-385.
  • Zanzi, A., Adams, S. M. (2010). The Role of Academia in Preparing Management Consultants. The International Journal of Management and Business, (1) 1 69-79.
  • Adams, S. M., Gupta, A., Leeth, J. D. (2009). Are Female Executives Overrepresented in Precarious Leadership Positions?. British Journal of Management, (20) 1 1-12.
  • Adams, S. M., Carter, N. C., Hadlock, C. R., Haughton, D. M., Sirbu, G. (2008). Change in connectivity in a social network: a Bayesian perspective. Connections, (28) 2 17-27.
  • Adams, S. M., Carter, N. C., Hadlock, C. R., Haughton, D. M., Sirbu, G. (2008). Proactive Encouragement of Interdisciplinary Research Teams in a Business School Environment: Strategy and Results. Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, (30) 2 153-164.
  • Adams, S. M., Gupta, A., Haughton, D. M., Leeth, J. D. (2008). Data Mining CEO Compensation. Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods, (7) 2 561-576.
  • Adams, S. M., Gupta, A., Haughton, D. M., Leeth, J. D. (2007). Gender differences in CEO compensation: Evidence from the U.S. Women in Management Review, (22) 3 208-224.
  • Adams, S. M., Carter, N. C., Hadlock, C. R., Haughton, D. M., Sirbu, G. (2006). A recipe for collaborative research. BizEd September/October, (September/October) 30-34.
  • Adams, S. M., Zanzi, A. (2006). Developing Political Intelligence for Making Feasible Decisions. Journal of Management Development, (25) 4 350-367.
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M. (2005). Local knowledge advances women's access to corporate boards. Corporate Governance: An International Review, (13) 6 836-846.
  • Adams, S. M., Zanzi, A. (2005). The Consulting Career in Transition: From Partnership to Corporate. Career Development International, (10) 4 325-338.
  • Adams, S. M., Weinberg, B. D., Masztal, J. J., Salamon, D. (2005). This Time It's Personal: Employee Online-Shopping at Work. Interactive Marketing, (6) 4(April) 326-336.
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M. (2005). Actionable Knowledge: Consulting to promote women on boards. Journal of Organizational Change Management, (18) 5 435-450.
  • Adams, S. M. (2005). Positive affect and feedback giving behavior. Journal of Managerial Psychology, (20) 1 24-42.
  • Flynn, P. M., Adams, S. M. (2004). A "perfect storm" may lead to gains for women directors. Director's Monthly, (December) 15-18.
  • Adams, S. M., Zanzi, A. (2004). Academic development for careers in management consulting. Career Development International, (9) 6 559-577.
  • Flynn, P. M., Adams, S. M., , . (2004). Changes Will Bring More Women to Boards. Financial Executive, (March/April) 20/2
  • Adams, S. M., Zanzi, A. (2004). Course preparation for management consultants. Journal of Management Education, (28) 6 655-673.
  • Flynn, P. M., Adams, S. M. (2004). Women on Board. BizEd/AACSB-International. Sept/Oct 34-39.
  • Nurick, A. J., Adams, S. M. (2002). The stuff of leaders. Computerworld, (January 1)
  • Adams, S. M. (1999). Settling disagreements: Begin with where not how. Academy of Management Executive, (13) 109-110.
  • Adams, S. M. (1995). Part-time work: Models that work. Women in Management Review, (10) 21-31.
  • Fedor, D. B., Rensvold, R. B., Adams, S. M. (1992). An investigation of factors expected to affect feedback seeking behavior. Personnel Psychology, (45) 779-805.

    Books

  • Schwarz, G., Buono, A. F., Adams, S. M. (2019). Preparing for High Impact Organizational Change: Experiential Learning and Practice. Cheltenham Glos, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing
  • Adams, S. M. (2018). Time for Solutions! Addressing Gender Barriers in the Workplace. Routledge
  • Adams, S. M., Zanzi, A. (2011). Preparing Better Consultants: The Role of Academia. Information Age

    • Book Chapters

  • Adams, S. M. (2019). Exploring reactions to change: a card game simulation In , (Eds.) Preparing for High Impact Organizational Change: Experiential Learning and Practice. 17. Waltham: Edward Elgar
  • Adams, S. M., Schwarz, G., Buono, A. F. (2019). Afterword: The Change Game – Moving From Toolkits to “That was Great!" In G. Schwarz, A.F. Buono & S. Adams, (Eds.) Preparing for High Impact Organizational Change: Experiential Learning and Practice. 229-232. Cheltenham Glos, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing
  • Buono, A. F., Adams, S. M., Schwarz, G. (2019). Preparing for High Impact Change: The Critical Role of Experiential Learning and Practice In G. Schwarz, A.F. Buono & S. Adams, (Eds.) Preparing for High Impact Organizational Change: Experiential Learning and Practice. 1-12. Cheltenham Glos, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing
  • Vasiliou, V., Adams, S. M. (2018). Why are there so few women on boards? Voices from the boardroom in the United States In L. E. Devnew, R. J. Burke, M. J. Le Ber, & M. Torchia , (Eds.) More Women on Boards of Directors: An International Perspective. International Leadership Association (ILA) & Information Age Publishing, Inc. (IAP).
  • Finn-McMahon, H., Adams, S. M. (2018). Asian women in business: the bamboo ceiling In , (Eds.) Time for Solutions! Overcoming Gender-Related Career Barriers. Routledge
  • Adams, S. M. (2018). Chapter 10 Conclusion: Time for Solutions! In , (Eds.) Time for Solutions! Overcoming Gender-Related Career Barriers. Routledge
  • Leung, O., Adams, S. M. (2018). Sticky Solutions to Gender-Related Career Barriers: Process Matters In , (Eds.) Time for Solutions! Addressing Gender Barriers in the Workplace. Routledge
  • Adams, S. M. (2015). From Theory to Practice: A University Promoting Gender Equality in Business In , (Eds.) Gender Equality as a Challenge for Business and Management Education. Greenleaf Publishing
  • Adams, S. M. (2015). Breaking Down Barriers In Adelina Broadbridge and Sandra Fielden, (Eds.) Handbook of Gendered Careers: Getting In, Getting On, Getting Out. Edward Elgar
  • Adams, S. M. (2013). Protean (Boundaryless) Careers In , (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Management Theory. Sage
  • Adams, S. M. (2009). Enabling or Facilitating Discriminatory Board Practices in Board Appointments: Where Are the Women? In Gomez, Pierre-Yves, Moore, Rickie, (Eds.) In Board Members and Management Consultants: Redefining Boundaries. 193-201. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing
  • Zanzi, A., Adams, S. M. (2009). Mapping the Client's Political Terrain: A Model of Analysis for Consultants In Anthony Buono, (Eds.) Client-Consultant Cooperation. 201-213. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M., Wolfman, T. (2008). ION: Organizational Networking to Harness Local Power for National Impact In Burke, Ron; Singh, Val; Bilimoria, Morten Huse; Vinnicombe, Susan, (Eds.) Women on Corporate Boards of Directors: Research and Practice. 198-209. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing
  • Adams, S. M. (2006). Social capital In Greenhaus, Jeffrey H; Callanan, Gerard A, (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Career Development. 746-750. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
  • Adams, S. M. (2005). Managing Divergent and Convergent Focus of Learning in Student Field Projects In , (Eds.) Educating Managers through Real World Projects. 65-90. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing
  • Newell, S. M., Adams, S. M., Crary, L. M., Glidden, P., LaFarge, V. V., Nurick, A. J. (2005). Exploring the Variation in Project Team Knowledge Integration Competency In Kevin C. Desouza, (Eds.) New Frontiers in Knowledge Management. 204-229. Hampshire, England, UK: Palgrave MacMillan
  • Adams, S. M. (2003). Ups and downs In Wolff, Steven B, (Eds.) . 203-204. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin
  • Adams, S. M. (2003). Vanishing employee snacks: A lesson in change management In Wolff, Steven B, (Eds.) . 344-345. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin
  • Adams, S. M. (2002). Huh and its variants: Signs of potential doom? In Buono, Anthony F, (Eds.) Knowledge and Value Development in Management Consulting. 231-245. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing
  • Adams, S. M., Zanzi, A. (2001). Are we producing information age consultants? A study of U.S. business schools' course offerings In Buono, Anthony F, (Eds.) Current Trends in Management Consulting. 189-206. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing
  • Liden, R. C., Adams, S. M. (1992). Technological change: Its effects on the training and performance of older employees In Lawless, M. W, Gomez-Mejia, L. R, (Eds.) Advances in Global High-Technology Management: Human Resource Strategy in High Technology. 217-234. Greenwich, CT: JAI Press

    • Cases

    Adams, S. M. (2003). Underground Marketing. Adams, S. M. (2001). InvestmentInfo.com. Adams, S. M. (2001). Patent assignment. Adams, S. M. (2000). Customer-inventor.

    Conference Proceedings

  • Adams, S. M.Zanzi, A.Grossman, R.Lacey, M.Mayer, K.Vermaak, H. (2011). Enhancing the consultant's skills and identity through life-long education Management Consulting Division, Academy of Management, (5th International Conference on Management Consulting)
  • Adams, S. M.Zanzi, A. (2011). The Impact of Going Public on Consultants' Career Expectations Management Consulting Division, Academy of Management, (5th International Conference on Management Consulting)
  • Weiss, J. W.Adams, S. M. (2010). Changing Roles of Technology Leaders:Strategic Partners or High Level Mechanics? , (HICSS (Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences))
  • Zanzi, A.Adams, S. M. (2009). Preparing Management Consultants for the Upcoming Economic Turnaround: The Role of Academia , (International Academy of Management and Business)
  • Adams, S. M.Poulfelt, F.Zanzi, A. (2009). The Design and Teaching of a Management Consulting Course Management Consulting Divsion of Academy of Management, (4th International Conference on Management Consulting)
  • Zanzi, A.Adams, S. M. (2007). Mapping the Client's Political Terrain: A Model of Analysis for Consultants , (3rd International Management Consulting Division Conference)
  • Newell, S. M.Adams, S. M.Crary, L. M.Glidden, P.LaFarge, V. V.Nurick, A. J. (2004). Exploring the Variation in Student Project Team Knowledge Integration Competency , (ABE Conference)
  • Adams, S. M. (2004). Interrole Conflict as an Internal Consultant , (2nd International Conference on Management Consulting)
  • Adams, S. M.Zanzi, A. (2004). The Future of University Level Courses in Management Consulting , (2nd International Conference on Management Consulting)
  • Adams, S. M.Zanzi, A. (2003). Maximizing interdisciplinary and humanistic benefits: Guidelines for conducting field studies and field consulting projects , (Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference)
  • Adams, S. M.Zanzi, A. (2001). The role of academia in developing management consultants: A study of U. S. business schools' course offerings Management Consulting Division of Academy of Management, (International Conference on Management Consulting)

    • Conference Papers

  • Adams, S. M. (2013). Idea Exchange for Advancing Women in Businessinternational Leadership Association, ILA Women's Conference.
  • Newell, S. M., Adams, S. M., Crary, L. M., Glidden, P., LaFarge, V. V., Nurick, A. J. (2004). Exploring the Variation in Student Project Team Knowledge Integration Competency: The influence of Emotional Intelligence and Social Capital, Academy of Business Education.

    • Other(s)

  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M., Wolfman, T. G. (2019). "Measuring Success: The 2019 Census of Women Directors and Executive Officers of MA Public Companies" The Boston Club.
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M., Wolfman, T. G. (2018). Winds of Change: The 2018 Census of Women Directors and Executive Officers of Massachusetts Public CompaniesThe Boston Club. (Link)
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M., Wolfman, T. (2017). Full Disclosure: The Census of Women Directors and Executive Officers of Massachusetts Public Companies .
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M., Wolfman, T. G. (2016). Boardroom Progress but Not in the Executive Suite (2016 Census Of Women and Executive Officers of Massachusetts)The Boston Club.
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M., Wolfman, T. (2015). The Public Sector Weighs In- 2015 Census of Women Directors and Executive OfficersThe Boston Club.
  • Flynn, P. M., Adams, S. M., Wolfman, T. (2014). No More Excuses: The 2014 Census of Women Directors and Executive Officers of MA Public CompaniesThe Boston Club.
  • , G., Adams, S. M. (2014). Successful Women, Success Families, Successful Economy.
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M., Wolfman, T. G. (2013). Targets of Opportunity:2013 Census of Women Directors and Executive Officersof MassachusettsThe Boston Club.
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M., Wolfman, T. (2012). "Unfinished Business" The 2012 Census of Women Directors and Executive Officers in MA Public Companies.
  • Wolfman, T., Adams, S. M. (2012). Follow the Leaders: it Can HappenInter-Organization Network.
  • Adams, S. M., Idea Exchange Writing Collaborative, . (2012). Advancing Women in the Workplace Idea ExchangeBentley University Center for Women and Business.
  • Adams, S. M., Goux, D. (2012). Millennials in the WorkplaceBentley University Center for Women & Business. (Link)
  • Wolfman, T. G., Adams, S. M. (2011). Gender Imbalance in the Boardroom: Opportunities to Change CourseInterOrganization Network. (Link)
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M., Wolfman, T. (2011). "What If..." The 2011 Census of Women Directors and Executive Officers in MA Public CompaniesThe Boston Club.
  • Wolfman, T., Adams, S. M., Wells, R. (2011). How Change HappensInterOrganizational Network. (Link)
  • Adams, S. M., Wolfman, T. G., Wells, R. (2010). Guys Who Get It: Business Leaders Who Understand the Value of Diversity at the TopInterOrganization Network. (Link)
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M., Wolfman, T. G. (2010). Making a DifferenceThe Boston Club. (Link)
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M., Wolfman, T. G. (2009). Building for the Future or Stuck in the Past?: 2009 Census of Women Directors and Executive Officers in the Largest 100 Public Companies of MassachusettsThe Boston Club. (Link)
  • Adams, S. M., Wolfman, T. G., Wells, R. (2009). Planning for Tomorrow's Boardroom: Making Room for More WomenInterOrganizational Network. (Link)
  • Adams, S. M., Wolfman, T. G., Wells, R. (2008). It's Time to Take ChargeInterOrganizational Network. (Link)
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M., Wolfman, T. G. (2008). Succession Planning and Diversity: A Winning Combination in Troubled Times (2008 Census of Women Directors and Executive Officers in the Largest 100 Public Companies of Massachusetts)The Boston Club. (Link)
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M., Wolfman, T. G. (2007). Leading by Example: 2007 Census of Women Directors and Executive Officers in the Largest 100 Public Companies of MassachusettsThe Boston Club. (Link)
  • Adams, S. M., Wolfman, T. G. (2007). Women on Boards: Missed OpportunitiesInterOrganizational Network. (Link)
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M., Wolfman, T. G. (2006). Missed Opportunities: 2006 Census of Women Directors and Executive Officers in the Largest 100 Public Companies of MassachusettsThe Boston Club. (Link)
  • Adams, S. M., Wolfman, W. G., Kramer, V. (2006). Time for a ChangeInterOrganizational Network. (Link)
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M. (2005). Stuck in Neutral: 2005Census of Women Directors and Executive Officers in the Largest 100 Public Companies of MassachusettsThe Boston Club. (Link)
  • Adams, S. M., Wolfman, T. G., Kramer, V. (2004). ION Premier EditionInterOrganizational Network. (Link)
  • Flynn, P. M., Adams, S. M. (2004). Strategic Assets: 2004 Census of Women Directors and Executive Officers in the Largest 100 Public Companies of MassachusettsThe Boston Club. (Link)
  • Flynn, P. M., Adams, S. M. (2003). Strategic Assets: 2003 Census of Women Directors and Executive OfficersThe Boston Club. (Link)

    • Presentations

  • Adams, S. M. (2019). “Keynote address ” Presented at the Consulting Division AOM Academy of Management Boston MA
  • Buono, A. F., Adams, S. M., Schwarz, G. (2019). “That Was Great! More High Impact Activities, Exercises and Approaches for Teaching or Consulting on Organizational Change” Presented at the Academy of Management Academy of Management Annual Meeting Boston, MA
  • Adams, S. M., Buono, A. F. (2018). “That Was Great! More High Impact Activities, Exercises and Approaches for Teaching or Consulting on Organizational Change” Presented at the Academy of Management Academy of Management Annual Meeting Chicago, IL
  • Vasiliou, V., Adams, S. M. (2018). “Good ol' boys and steel magnolias: How and why corporate boards appoint female directors (IV)” Presented at the2018 Academy of Management Annual Meeting Chicago, IL
  • Buono, A. F., Adams, S. M. (2017). “That Was Great!” Presented at the Academy of Management Academy of Management Annual Meeting Atlanta, Georgia
  • Adams, S. M., Buono, A. F. (2016). “That Was Great! Reducing Resistance: Leveraging Different Intelligences” Presented at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting Anaheim, CA
  • Adams, S. M. (2016). “overcoming women's career barriers” Presented at the IE University invited ketnote research presentation Madrid, Spain
  • Adams, S. M. (2015). “Reporting and Regulating Women on Boards” Presented at the Bentley Bentley Research Colloquium
  • Adams, S. M. (2015). “UN PRME Teaching for Gender Equality” Presented at theBentley Research Colloquium
  • Adams, S. M. (2015). “A Few Good (Feminist) Men: How to Get Men On Board with Gender Equality & What Men Stand to Gain” Presented at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting Vancouver, Canada
  • Adams, S. M. (2015). “Teaching Ethics and Social Responsibility in a Global Environment” Presented at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting
  • Adams, S. M., Buono, A. F. (2015). “That Was Great! More High Impact Activities, Exercises and Approaches for Teaching or Consulting on Organizational Change” Presented at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting Vancouver, Canada
  • Adams, S. M. (2015). “What Role Do Men Play in Women’s Leadership Development? ” Presented at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting Vancouver, Canada
  • Adams, S. M. (2014). Presented at the CWB and 2020 Women on Boards 2020 Women on Boards National Conversation
  • Adams, S. M. (2014). “Research Challenge” Presented at the Columbia University & Bentley University Engaging Men in Advancement of Women NYC
  • Adams, S. M. (2014). “PRME in Action at Bentley University” Presented at the AACSB AACSB Accreditation meeting Baltimore
  • Leung, O., Adams, S. M. (2014). “Role Boundary Permeability Theory” Presented at the Academy of Management Academy of Management Philadelphia
  • Adams, S. M., Buono, A. F. (2014). “That Was Great! ! More High Impact Activities, Exercises and Approaches for Teaching or Consulting on Organizational Change” Presented at the Academy of Management Annual Academy of Management Meeting Philadelphia PA
  • Adams, S. M., Verbos, A. K., Kennedy, D., Humphries, M. T., Kilgour, M. A. (2014). “The Power of "Her": PRME'ing Gender Equity in the Classroom” Presented at the Academy of Management Annual Academy of Management Meeting Philadelphia PA
  • Adams, S. M. (2013). “Women and Corporate Boards” Presented at the Tulane University's Newcomb College Institute First Women on Boards Report in Louisiana Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
  • Adams, S. M. (2013). “Making Rewarding Careers Possible for Women” Presented at the Freeman (national $1 billion exhibition company) Freeman Women's ERG Inaugural Meeting Dedham, MA
  • Adams, S. M. (2013). Presented at the international Leadership Association ILA Women's Conference Asilomar, CA
  • Adams, S. M. (2012). “Gender Differences in the Workplace Research ” Presented at the Bentley Center for Women and Business Leveraging Gender Intelligence for Competitive Advantage Bentley University, Waltham, MA
  • Adams, S. M. (2012). “Re-entering the Workforce ” Presented at the iRelaunch iRelaunch Conference
  • Adams, S. M. (2012). “Tips from Research and Experience” Presented at the MBA International Strategies for Women's Career Advancement Boston
  • Adams, S. M. (2012). “Advancing Women in the Workplace Idea Exchange Research Findings” Presented at the Working Mother Media Work-Life Congress 100 Best Companies New York
  • Adams, S. M., Zanzi, A. (2012). “The Impact of Going Public on Prestige Perceptions: An Institutional Perspective” Presented at the Academy of Management Academy of Management Annual Meeting Boston, MA
  • Buono, A. F., Adams, S. M. (2012). “That Was Great! ! More High Impact Activities, Exercises and Approaches for Teaching or Consulting on Organizational Change” Presented at the Organization Development & Change Division, Management Consulting Division Academy of Management Boston, MA
  • Adams, S. M. (2011). Presented at the AoM Management Consulting Division 5th International Conference on Management Consulting Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • Adams, S. M., Zanzi, A., Grossman, R., Lacey, M., Mayer, K., Vermaak, H. (2011). “Enhancing the consultant's skills and identity through life-long education” Presented at the Management Consulting Division, Academy of Management 5th International Conference on Management Consulting Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • Adams, S. M., Zanzi, A. (2011). “The Impact of Going Public on Consultants' Career Expectations” Presented at the Management Consulting Division, Academy of Management 5th International Conference on Management Consulting Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • Adams, S. M., Buono, A. F. (2011). “"That Was Great" High Impact Exercises for Teaching or Consulting on Organizational Change” Presented at theAcademy of Management San Antonio, TX
  • Adams, S. M., Grossman, R., Mayer, K., Vermaak, H., Peron, M., Zardel, V. (2011). “The necessity of life-long education for consultants & academia's role” Presented at theAcademy of Management San Antonio, TX
  • Adams, S. M., Zanzi, A. (2010). “MC Doctoral Consortium: MC Curricula” Presented at theAcademy of Management Montreal, CA
  • Adams, S. M. (2010). “Stuck in the past: Comparing the Zero-Zeros with diversified leadership companies” Presented at theAcademy of Management Montreal, CA
  • Head, T., Adams, S. M., Preston, J., Armstrong, T., Poulfelt, F. (2010). “The Care And Feeding of the Aspiring Management Consultant: Preparing the Profession for Its Future” Presented at theAcademy of Management Montreal, CA
  • Adams, S. M., Greiner, L., Friga, P., Poulfelt, F., Olson, T., Zanzi, A. (2010). “The Design and Teaching of a Management Consulting Course” Presented at theAcademy of Management Montreal, CA
  • Weiss, J. W., Adams, S. M. (2010). “Changing Roles of Technology Leaders:Strategic Partners or High Level Mechanics?” Presented at theHICSS (Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences) Kaui Hawaii
  • Adams, S. M., Poulfelt, F., Zanzi, A. (2009). “The Design and Teaching of a Management Consulting Course” Presented at the Management Consulting Divsion of Academy of Management 4th International Conference on Management Consulting Vienna, Austria
  • Greiner, L. E., Adams, S. M., Friga, P. N., Poulfelt, F. (2009). “The Design and Teaching of a Management Consulting Course - Discipline Courses are Not Sufficient” Presented at theAcademy of Management Chicago, IL
  • Adams, S. M., Sealy, R. H., Billimoria, D., Hawarden, R. (2009). “Women on Boards- Is Progress Sustainable in Times of Economic Crisis?” Presented at theAcademy of Management Chicago, IL
  • Weiss, J. W., Adams, S. M. (2009). “Changing Roles of Technology Leaders:Strategic Partners or High Level Mechanics?” Presented at theHICSS (Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences) Kaui Hawaii
  • Zanzi, A., Adams, S. M. (2009). “Preparing Management Consultants for the Upcoming Economic Turnaround: The Role of Academia” Presented at theInternational Academy of Management and Business Istanbul, Turkey
  • Adams, S. M., Buono, A. F. (2008). “That Was Great! Even More High Impact Activities, Exercises and Approaches for Teaching or Consulting on Organizational Change” Presented at theAcademy of Management Anaheim, CA
  • Adams, S. M., Zanzi, A., Poulfelt, F., Olson, T. H., Greiner, L. E. (2008). “The Design and Teaching of a Management Consulting Course - Discipline Courses are Not Sufficient” Presented at theAcademy of Management Anaheim, CA
  • Adams, S. M. (2008). “The Questions We Ask about Balancing Work and Life: Learning from Our Colleagues” Presented at theAcademy of Management Anaheim, CA
  • Adams, S. M., Buono, A. F., Schwartz, G., Dunford, R. (2008). “That Was Great! More High Impact Activities, Exercises and Approaches for Teaching or Consulting on Organizational Change”
  • Zanzi, A., Adams, S. M. (2007). “Mapping the Client's Political Terrain: A Model of Analysis for Consultants” Presented at the3rd International Management Consulting Division Conference Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Adams, S. M., Inkson, K., Zikic, J., Hall, T., Arthur, M. (2007). “Career Case Study Workshop” Presented at theAcademy of Management Philadelphia
  • Adams, S. M., Buono, A. F. (2007). “Gauging Personal Reaction to Change: A Classroom Exercise” Presented at theAcademy of Management Philadelphia
  • Zanzi, A., Adams, S. M. (2007). “Mapping the Client's Political Terrain: A Model of Analysis for Consultants” Presented at theAcademy of Management Philadelphia
  • Hawarden, R., Vinnicombe, S., Adams, S. M., Bilimoria, D., Stablein, R., Foust-Cummings, H. (2007). “Women on Boards Research: Can New Research Do Good by Changing the Representation and Treatment of Women Directors for Organizations to Do Better?” Presented at theAcademy of Management Philadelphia
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M. (2006). “Women on Boards of Directors: The United States Regional Update and Potential Route to More Substantial Progress” Presented at theAcademy of Management Atlanta, GA
  • Newell, S. M., Adams, S. M., Crary, L. M., Glidden, P., LaFarge, V. V., Nurick, A. J. (2006). “An Autoethnographic Account of Knowledge Creation in Project Teams” Presented at theHawaii International Conference on System Sciences Hawaii
  • Flynn, P. M., Adams, S. M. (2006). “Changing the Gender Composition of Corporate Boards and Executive Suites: Research & Strategies” Presented at the Bentley University Management Department Research Seminar
  • Adams, S. M., Zanzi, A. (2005). “The Consulting Career in Transition: From Partnership to Corporate” Presented at theAcademy of Management Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Adams, S. M., Gupta, A., Haughton, D. M., Leeth, J. D. (2005). “An analysis of gender differences in CEO compensation” Presented at the21st EGOS Colloquium Berlin
  • Newell, S. M., Adams, S. M., Crary, L. M., Glidden, P., LaFarge, V. V., Nurick, A. J. (2005). “Exploring the Variation in Student Project Team Knowledge Integration Competency” Presented at theHawaii International Conference on System Sciences Waikoloa, Hawaii
  • Adams, S. M., Schmidt, S., Werr, A. (2004). “Developing a consulting, research and teaching agenda” Presented at the2nd International Conference on Management Consulting Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Adams, S. M. (2004). “Interrole Conflict as an Internal Consultant” Presented at the2nd International Conference on Management Consulting Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Adams, S. M., Zanzi, A. (2004). “The Future of University Level Courses in Management Consulting” Presented at the2nd International Conference on Management Consulting Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Newell, S. M., Adams, S. M., Crary, L. M., Glidden, P., LaFarge, V. V., Nurick, A. J. (2004). “Exploring the Variation in Student Project Team Knowledge Integration Competency” Presented at theABE Conference Rhode Island
  • Newell, S. M., Adams, S. M., Crary, L. M., Glidden, P., LaFarge, V. V., Nurick, A. J. (2004). “Exploring the Variation in Student Project Team Knowledge Integration Competency: The influence of Emotional Intelligence and Social Capital” Presented at theAcademy of Business Education Mystic Seaport, CT
  • Adams, S. M. (2004). “Actionable knowledge for managing learning in student field projects” Presented at theAcademy of Management New Orleans
  • Adams, S. M., Flynn, P. M. (2004). “Creating actionable knowledge: A case study to promote women on corporate boards” Presented at theAcademy of Management New Orleans
  • Adams, S. M., Zanzi, A. (2003). “A democratic approach to conducting student consulting projects” Presented at theAcademy of Management Seattle, WA
  • Baruch, Y., Bird, A. W., Adams, S. M., Sonnenfeld, J., Hall, D. T., Ornstein, S. L. (2003). “CarFest: From Past to Future” Presented at theAcademy of Management Seattle, WA
  • Adams, S. M. (2003). “Teaching careers with cases” Presented at theAcademy of Management Seattle, WA
  • Zanzi, A., Adams, S. M. (2003). “Connecting with Students in a Virtual World: Teaching O.B. Courses on the WEB” Presented at theOrganizational Behavior Teaching Conference Springfield, MA
  • Adams, S. M., Zanzi, A. (2003). “Maximizing interdisciplinary and humanistic benefits: Guidelines for conducting field studies and field consulting projects” Presented at theOrganizational Behavior Teaching Conference Springfield, MA
  • Adams, S. M. (2003). “Principle themes in practice-oriented education” Presented at thePractice Oriented Education Conference Boston
  • Adams, S. M., Zanzi, A. (2002). “Consulting course offerings update” Presented at theAcademy of Management Denver
  • Adams, S. M., Buono, A. F. (2002). “Teaching management consulting” Presented at theAcademy of Management Denver
  • Adams, S. M. (2002). “Underground Marketing Case” Presented at theNorth American Case Research Association Banff, Alberta, Canada
  • Adams, S. M., Dowd, K. O. (2001). “Career concerns: An update from the field” Presented at theAcademy of Management Washington, D.C
  • Adams, S. M. (2001). “Introuction to Ed Schein's Address for lifetime achievement award” Presented at theAcademy of Management Washington, D.C
  • Adams, S. M., Zanzi, A. (2001). “The role of academia in developing management consultants: A study of U. S. business schools' course offerings” Presented at theAcademy of Management Washington, D.C
  • Adams, S. M., Zanzi, A. (2001). “The role of academia in developing management consultants: A study of U. S. business schools' course offerings” Presented at the Management Consulting Division of Academy of Management International Conference on Management Consulting Lyon, France
  • Adams, S. M. (2001). “A comprehensive approach to practice-oriented education: Bentley College's McCallum School of Business” Presented at thePratice Oriented Education Conference Northeastern University, Boston, MA
  • Adams, S. M. (1999). “Business and Volunteering” Presented at theAcademy of Management Chicago, IL
  • Adams, S. M. (1999). “Career Identities in Academia” Presented at theAcademy of Management Chicago, IL

    • Service

    Department Service

  • Mentor (Faculty) for MG Dept 2020 - Present
  • dept member for MG dept chair transition support 2018 - Present
  • Committee Member for Hiring OB position 2019 - 2019
  • Dept Chair for MG dept activities 2016 - 2018

    • University Service

  • Committee Chair for Faculty Affairs Committee 2019 - 2020
  • Committee Member for Trustees Academic Affairs Committee 2018 - 2020
  • Committee Member for PhD teaching team 2011 - 2020
  • Committee Member for President search committee 2017 - 2018
  • Committee Member for Promotion & Tenure committee 2015 - 2018
  • Committee Member for Shared Governance 2016 - 2017
  • Committee Member for ELMBA Review 2016 - 2017
  • Program Organizer for Valente Humanities Seminar 2016 - 2017
  • Shared expertise in marketing efforts for Prepared U 2013 - 2015
  • Conference/Workshop Organizer for Graduate School 2015 - 2015
  • Program Organizer for CWB Student Leaders Program 2013 - 2015
  • Senior Director for Center for Women and Business 2011 - 2015
  • Committee Member for Trustees Academic Affairs Committee 2011 - 2015
  • University Senate for Faculty Senate 2011 - 2015
  • Theme Co-chair for Research Colloquium committee 2014 - 2014
  • Conference/Workshop Organizer for First Week session for freshmen 2014 - 2014
  • Conference/Workshop Organizer for Graduate School Teams Workshop 2014 - 2014
  • faculty representative for Freshmen Open House 2013 - 2013
  • Guest Speaker for Alumni Executive Board 2013 - 2013
  • Advisory Board for Bentley Service Learning 2011 - 2012
  • Deloitte Externship Coordinator 2010 - 2012
  • Panel Monitor for consulting careers for Career Services workshops (2) 2011 - 2011
  • Student Organization Advisor for Bentley Consulting Club 2010 - 2011
  • Task Force Member for EQUIS report 2010 - 2011
  • Advisory Board for Women's Leadership Institute 2005 - 2011
  • Committee Member for Graduate Curriculum Committee 2010 - 2011
  • Panel Moderator for Career Services Workshop 2010 - 2010
  • Task Force Member for DMBA Year 2 revision 2009 - 2010
  • Mentor (Faculty) for Valente Center Fellow 2009 - 2009
  • Task Force Member for Faculty Profiles Review 2009 - 2009
  • Task Force Member for MBA Assurance of Learning 2008 - 2009
  • Task Force Member for Emerging Leaders MBA 2008 - 2009
  • University Senate for Bentley 2009 - 2009
  • Committee Chair for Promotion & Tenure 2007 - 2009
  • Committee Member for Promotion & Tenure 2006 - 2007

    • Professional Service

  • Co-Coordinator for United Nations PRME Gender Equality Initiative 2011 - Present
  • Editor (Associate), Journal for Journal of Management Inquiry 2011 - 2020
  • Chairperson for Hellenic College Management Program Review 2016 - 2016
  • External Program Reviewer for Assumption College MGT degreee program 2014 - 2014
  • Invited Lecture/Presentation for AACSB 2014 - 2014
  • Conference/Workshop Session Chair for Academy of Management 2012 - 2012
  • Task force leader for Academy of Management, Management Consulting Division 2011 - 2012
  • External Reviewer - Promotion & Tenure 2012 - 2012
  • Committee Member for Massachusetts Business School Collaborative Best Paper Award 2011 - 2012
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper for Academy of Management 2012 - 2012
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer for 2011 - 2011
  • Editorial Review Board Member for Journal of Management Inquiry 2005 - 2011
  • External Reviewer for tenure/promotion candidate 2010 - 2010
  • Task Force Member for Academy of Management 2010 - 2010
  • Committee Member for AoM, All-Academy Division & Interest Group Review Committee 2007 - 2008
  • Chairperson for Academy of Management, Management Consulting Division 2006 - 2008
  • Conference/Workshop Organizer for Academy of Management, Management Consulting Division 2005 - 2006
  • Chairperson for Academy of Management, Careers Division 2002 - 2003
  • Conference/Workshop Organizer for Academy of Management, Careers Division 1999 - 2001