Kevin Rockmann

Rockmann's research involves studying working relationships in organizations, and he is particularly interested in new ways of working. His research has appeared in Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Academy of Management Annals, Academy of Management Discoveries, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Organizational Research Methods, and Harvard Business Review, among other outlets, and he has received numerous research awards. He is a past editor-in-chief at Academy of Management Discoveries and is a current Associate Editor at Journal of Management. At George Mason University he has been the MBA Director, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, PhD Program Director, and is now serving as the Associate Dean of Research. He teaches in the areas of leadership, negotiation, and thriving in organizations.

Areas of Expertise

• Interpersonal Relationships
• Relational Systems and Leadership
• Remote and Hybrid Work
• Personal Trauma and Interpersonal Effects
• Identity / Identification 

Academic or Industry Experience

Rockmann teaches courses on leadership, negotiation, and organizational behavior in a range of formats and settings, from 1/2 day introduction courses to 3 day leadership building seminars to full MBA in person and on-line courses. He is the lead author on the textbook Negotiation: Moving from Conflict to Agreement, which was published by Sage in 2021. He also speaks and consults regularly for organizations on topics regarding leadership, negotiation, relationship management, and management teaching pedagogy. He has traveled to Latin America multiple times (Chile, Argentia, Peru) leading our MBA global residency. 

Select Achievements

• University Teaching Excellence Award, George Mason University (2024)
• Southern Management Association Best Overall Paper Award. “Longing for the past: The dual effects of daily nostalgia on employee performance” (with J. Methot & E. Rosado-Solomon)
• Seed Grant Proposal Preparation Award - $10,000 (2022)
• George Mason University School of Business Dean’s Scholar (2017 – 2020; 2020 – 2023)

Education

• PhD - Organizational Behavior, University of Illinois (2004)
• BS - Business, University of Illinois (1999)