Leading People Through Change

John Oesch serves as an Associate Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, where he has established himself as an expert in organizational behavior and decision-making. His academic credentials include a PhD from Northwestern University, along with multiple degrees from prestigious institutions including an MSc from the University of British Columbia and several degrees from the University of Western Ontario (MBA, MEd, BEd, and BSc). As a pioneering educator, he developed one of Canada's first MBA courses on emotional intelligence for managers, focusing on understanding and regulating emotions in the workplace. His teaching portfolio spans MBA and Executive MBA programs, where he specializes in decision-making, negotiation, organizational justice, and change leadership. His research has been published in notable journals including the Journal of Business Venturing, Social Justice Research, Games and Economic Behavior, and Organization Science. Beyond his academic work, Oesch contributes significantly to the government and not-for-profit sectors through consulting work, bringing his expertise in organizational behavior and decision-making to practical applications. His teaching excellence has been recognized through multiple awards, and he continues to shape future business leaders through his innovative approaches to management education.