Who Am I?

Psychologist. Researcher. Consultant.

I'm a professor, researcher, and consultant, trained as an Industrial-Organizational psychologist. I'm interested in a wide variety of topics in organizational science, psychology, and economics, but my identity as a researcher can be easily summarized by one statement:

There is more to work than working

My research spans the boundaries of multiple disciplines, focused centrally on the role of leaders and leader behavior in organizations and social groups. I am also interested in complex future of work problems, and how organizational and psychological research can be best leveraged to influence applied practice and public policy.

What Do I Work On?

My current research is focused on under-studied concepts in organizational leadership, particularly the outcome of leader errors and the influence of followers on the leadership process. I am also interested in the role of ethics, values, and morality at work, and how they inform personal work experiences. Finally, I work on a diverse set of emerging topics such as shifts in macro-level human capital strategy (e.g., AI and automation, wage deflation, growth of the "gig" economy), the role of extremism in institutions and organizing, and how organizational science can integrate to practice and public policy.

Consulting Services

Leadership and Talent Management

Leading others requires that we understand the social and strategic dynamics that underpin higher performance. Informed by cutting edge research in organizational behavior, I provide current and future leaders coaching on how to be the best version of themselves.

Change Management

Modern organizations are in a constant state of change, and few have the resources or experience to manage change efficiently. I provide my clients with rigorous, data-driven guidance on managing the people and process impacts that are critical to program success. 

Selection and Assessment

Identifying and assessing talent is costly and operationally challenging, leading many organizations to rely on sub-standard methods. From workforce strategy to selection system validation, I equip my clients with the tools to consistently land top performers.

Selected Media and Commentary

Let’s Get in Touch…

I'm always looking for new ideas, projects, and collaborators. If you are interested in learning more, please contact me via the form below or my information to the right.

Matthew Crayne, Ph.D.

Massry School of Business

University at Albany - SUNY

1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY, 12206