Connecting Minds, Transforming Systems — interdisciplinary research on organisational development and innovation.
Our Mission
The International Center for Organization and Innovation Studies (ICOIS) is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research on organisational development and innovation. We connect scholars and industry leaders worldwide to drive transformative research and education across disciplines and continents.
Research Disciplines
Our work spans eight interconnected disciplines:
- AI and Technology. Convergence of emerging technologies to unlock breakthrough innovations.
- Governance, Economics and Policy. Interplay between regulatory frameworks, economic forces and policy decisions.
- Operations Management and Marketing. Optimising processes, efficiency and operational excellence.
- Behavioural Economics and Social Impacts. Drivers of decision-making and social change.
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Sustainable ventures, business growth and creative ideas.
- Leadership and Organisational Behaviour. Empowering teams, transformative change, organisational resilience.
- Global Strategy and International Business. Cross-cultural strategy, multinationals and emerging markets.
- Liaoning University AABC. Insights for innovation, growth and sustainable success in the Asia-Pacific.
Pillars
- Education — Pioneering global education in organisational studies.
- Professional — Practitioner-grade research and consultancy.
- Research — Peer-reviewed scholarship in collaboration with leading partners.
- Management — Evidence translated into strategy for institutions and policymakers.
Leadership
ICOIS is led by Founding Director Tariq H. Malik, President Yanzhi Zhao, Co-Director Yangyan Shi, and Vice President Chunhui Huo.