Dr. March L To

Dr. To’s dedication to organisational psychology stems from his passion for creating an inclusive and positive workplace. His research delves into critical areas, including workplace emotions, employee well-being and creative performance, effective leadership and motivation, as well as team diversity and cooperation. He has published in top-tier international journals, including the Journal of Applied Psychology (A*), the Journal of Organizational Behavior (A*), and the Leadership Quarterly (A*), as well as in the prestigious Financial Times Top 50 Journals. Dr. To has been invited to contribute to renowned handbooks like the Oxford Handbook and Cambridge Handbook. He currently serves on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Applied Psychology and the Journal of Organizational Behavior, actively contributing to discourse in his field.

Beyond academia, Dr. To’s work attracts attention in various media outlets, with high-attention scores (top 5% of all research outputs scored by Altmetric). This underscores the practical implications of his research for both industry and the broader community. The strategies derived from his work have been actively incorporated into leadership training programs across industries and government agencies. His research has received funding from competitive government grants, industry grants, and joint-university grants.

Recognising his commitment to academic and educational excellence, Dr. To has earned numerous awards, both nationally and internationally. These honours include: the Best Reviewer Award at the Journal of Organizational Behavior (A*), Best Paper Award at the Journal of Organizational Behavior (A*), multiple Outstanding Reviewer Awards at the Academy of Management (USA), and Excellence in Teaching Award from the UWA Business School.

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Academic research (both quantitative and qualitative)

University lecturing (e.g., MBA and EMBA courses)

Management consulting

External Academic Roles and Services:

• Consulting Editor, Journal of Applied Psychology (CABS: Grade 4* Journal of Distinction; ABDC: A*; FT Top 50)
• Editorial Board, Journal of Organizational Behavior (ABDC: A*)

PhD in Management (specialty in Organisational Behaviour/Psychology; November 2011), University of Queensland, Australia

M.Phil in Management (December 2005), Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Bachelor (Honours) in Management (November 2002), Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

Dr. To’s research has been applied to leadership training programs in diverse sectors, including industries, government agencies, and higher education institutes, yielding impacts. He has successfully translated his research expertise into a practical skill-mapping tool tailored for team leaders. This tool facilitates effective team coordination, knowledge exchange, accountability building, and diversity management within teams:

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Engagements with Prominent Organisations/Institutes

Woodside Energy (Global Energy Leader): Dr. To facilitated a training workshop for Woodside, with the involvement of 7 top executives from the USA and Australia: applying the skill-mapping technique for team building and goal setting.

Leadership Training Programs for Local Government: The skill-mapping tool has been integral in two leadership training programs for a local government. These programs, attended by 40 team leaders, facilitated skill/knowledge exchange and promoted inclusivity among employees of different age groups.

Joint-University Collaborations: Dr. To is leading joint-university projects with Monash University, aiming to study emotional recovery and employee wellbeing. Furthermore, the skill-mapping technique he developed has been incorporated into the education systems of both the University of Western Australia and Murdoch University.

Lendlease (Global Real Estate and Investment Group): Dr. To has been involved in a longitudinal project with Lendlease, exploring employees’ proactivity and its emotional impacts.

Industry Engagements in Hong Kong

Dr. To served as a committee member for a Total Wellbeing Scheme for employees in collaboration with the Hong Kong General Chamber of Social Enterprises (HKGCSE) and the Centre of Human Resource Strategy & Development. The project aimed to deepen the understanding of how to promote employee wellbeing in both business and social enterprises.