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Allan Cohen

  • Professor Emeritus
Academic Division: Management
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At Babson since 1982, Professor Cohen, Distinguished Professor in Global Leadership, is in residence at the San Francisco campus. He served two years as the interim dean of the graduate school, and previously completed seven years as vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty. His career has been devoted to increasing the leadership and management skills of practicing and aspiring managers, and building innovative academic organizations. A consultant on organizational change and leadership for companies as large as GE, IBM and Lafarge, and as entrepreneurial as Access Technology and Menon and Menon Diesel Engines, he helped found the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad, and has also lived/worked in the Philippines, England and Holland, and consulted in China, Brazil, Venezuela, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Singapore, and Dubai. At the University of New Hampshire, he was the J.R. Carter Professor of Management and helped build the Whittemore School of Business and Economics. Throughout his career he has directed and taught in executive development programs for thousands of managers.

Dr. Cohen is coauthor of numerous books widely used by managers: best seller Managing for Excellence, the award-winning Alternative Work Arrangements; Power Up: Transforming Organizations Through Shared Leadership; Influence without Authority (3 editions); Influencing Up; and Entrepreneurs in Every Generation. He edited The Portable MBA in Management.

Areas of expertise include leadership and influence, changes in organizations, educational methods, management and organizational behavior, cross-functional teams, family business, management development for international work, negotiations, corporate entrepreneurship and strategic change. He is on the Board of 3rd Street Clinic for Health and Wellness. Board member Case Research Foundation.

Academic Degrees

  • DBA, Harvard
  • MBA, Harvard Graduate School of Business
  • AB, Amherst College

Academic Interest / Expertise

Leadership and Influence; Changes in Organizations; Educational Methods; Management and Organizational Behavior; Cross-functional Teams; Group Dynamics; Management Development for International Work; Negotiations

Awards & Honors

  • 2005 — TIAA-CREF Fellow, TIAA-CREF

Publications

Journal Articles

  • Cohen, A.R. (2019). Am I Speaking Prose?” A rejoinder to’ “Critical Language and Discourse Awareness in Management Education”". Journal of Management Education. Vol: 43, Issue: 6, Page: 680-685. Sage. link
  • Cohen, A.R. (2010). The Illusion of Authority: the Centrality of Influence. Information Outlook. Vol: 4, Issue: 2.
  • Cohen, A.R. (2008). CMOs and Influence. Chief Marketing Officer Journal.
  • Cohen, A.R. (2008). Putting a Charge in Leadership? A Response to Clawson's Leadership as Managing Energy. International Journal of Organizational Analysis. Vol: 16, Issue: 3.
  • Cohen, A.R. (2006). Observations and Reflections on Organizational Change. The New Balancing Act in the Business of Higher Education. Edward Elgar Publishing.
  • Cohen, A.R., Fetters, M.L., Fleischmann, F. (2005). "Major Change at Babson College, Curricular and Administrative, Planned and Otherwise". Vol: 7, Issue: 3, Page: 324-337. Advances in Developing Human Resources.
  • Cohen, A.R. (2005). Commentary on HBR Case ‘Into the Fray,’. Harvard Business Review.
  • Cohen, A.R., Bradford, D. (2005). The Influence Model: Using Reciprocity and Exchange to Get What You Need. Journal of Organizational Excellence. Vol: 25, Issue: 1, Page: 57-80.
  • Cohen, A.R., Bhardwaj, G., Matsuno, K. (2005). The Uncertain Future. BioExecutive International. Vol: 1, Issue: 3, Page: 18-20.
  • Cohen, A.R., Fleischmann, F., Fetters, M. (2005). Major Change at Babson College, Curricular and Administrative, Planned and Otherwise. Vol: 7, Issue: 3, Page: 324-337. link
  • Cohen, A.R. (2004). Building a Company of Leaders. Leader to Leader. Issue: Fall Issue, 34.
  • Cohen, A.R. (2004). Leadership and Access to Ideas. Leading Organizational Learning. Jossey Bass.
  • Cohen, A.R. (2003). Building a New Partnership. Human Resources in the 21st Century. Hewitt Associates, Wiley.
  • Cohen, A.R. (2003). Transformational Change at Babson College; Notes from the Firing Line. Academy of Management Learning and Education. Vol: 2, Issue: 2, Page: 154-180.
  • Cohen, A.R. (2002). Mainstreaming Corporate Entrepreneurship: Leadership at Every Level of Organization. Babson Entrepreneurial Review.
  • Cohen, A.R., Bradford, D.L. (2002). Power and Influence. Organization 21c; Someday We’ll All Lead this Way. Financial Times Prentice Hall.
  • Cohen, A.R. (2000). Initiating Change; The Anatomy of Structure as a Starting Point. Breaking the Code of Change. Harvard Business School Press.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1996). On Becoming an Administrator. The Rhythms of Academic Life. Sage.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1991). Achieving Influence When You Can't Give Orders. Design Management Journal,.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1991). False Arrest: A Rejoinder to `The Killer Group'. Journal of Management Education.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1990). Managing People; the R Factor. Portable MBA. Wiley.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1990). Values and Ethics in Organizational and Human Development. Values and Ethics in Organization and Human Systems Development.
  • Cohen, A.R., Bradford, D. (1989). Influence without Authority: The use of alliances, exchanges and reciprocity to accomplish work. Org. Dynamics. Issue: Winter.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1989). Some uncomfortable comments on ‘The MBA Program: Views from a Student and a Professor. The OB Teaching Review. Vol: XII.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1986). Response to ‘OB in an Uncommon Setting'. The OB Teaching Review. Issue: Fall.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1985). How to turn a crisis into a career booster. National Business Employment Weekly.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1984). Getting it Together; A response to Terry Connolly. The OB Teaching Review. Vol: IX, Issue: 1.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1984). How to resolve conflicts before it's too late. National Business Employment Weekly.
  • Cohen, A.R., Foley, H. (1983). Predictable Management Crises of Growing Companies -- and How Successful Companies Solve Them. First Marketing Corporation's Financial Newsletters.
  • Cohen, A.R., Bradford, D. (1983). Three Styles of Leadership. NTL Managers' Readings Book.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1982). A Review of Work Redesign, by Hackman and Oldham. Journal of Applied Behavioral Sciences. Issue: 18.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1982). Crisis Management: How to Turn Disasters into Advantages. Management Review,.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1982). Radical Surgery: An Experiment in Delivering Better Patient Care. O.D. in Health Care. Addison-Wesley.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1981). Changes Needed: A Review of R. Golembiewski’s 2 Volume Approaches to Planned Change. Contemporary Psychology. Issue: March.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1981). How to Manage Your Boss. Ms. Magazine. Issue: February.
  • Cohen, A.R., Bradford, D. (1981). Responding to Student Challenges. Exchange. Vol: VI, Issue: 2.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1981). The Case for the Complex Use of Cases. Exchange: The Organizational Behavior Teaching Journal. Vol: VI, Issue: 4.
  • Cohen, A.R., Kanter, R.M. (1981). The Impact of Work Families. AAUW Papers on Family Life.
  • Cohen, A.R., Stein, B. (1980). Task Forces in Management: A Key Development Tool. NABW Journal. Issue: December.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1980). Who is Pointing the Finger? A Review of Roethlisberger’s The Elusive Phenomena. Exchange. Issue: Spring.
  • Cohen, A.R., Bradford, D., Mezoff, R. (1979). A Dialogue on the Classroom as Organization. Exchange. Issue: Winter.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1979). Erring Around the Collar: Whitening the Blue Collar Blues Exercise. Exchange. Issue: Spring.
  • Cohen, A.R., Fink, , Gadon, (1979). Key Groups, Not T-Groups, For Organizational Development. Consultants and Consulting Styles. Vision Books.
  • Cohen, A.R., Gadon, H. (1978). Changing the Management Culture in a Public School System. Journal of Applied Behavioral Science. Issue: February.
  • Cohen, A.R., Miaoulis, G. (1978). Teaching MBA's to be Managers. American Marketing Association Educators' Conference Proceedings.
  • Cohen, A.R., Miaoulis, G. (1977). A Student Anxiety and Over-reactions; Learning from Integrating Required OB and Marketing Courses. Exchange: The O.B. Teaching Journal. Issue: June.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1976). Beyond Simulation: The Classroom as Organization. The Teaching of Organizational Behavior Journal. Issue: Spring and Summer.
  • Cohen, A.R., Gadon, H. (1976). Bridge-Building: An Inter-Group Cooperation. Fromkin, H. & Sherwood, Intergroup and Minority Relations, An Experiential Handbook. University Associates.
  • Cohen, A.R., Gadon, , Miaoulis, (1976). Decision-Making in the Firm; the Impact of Non-Economic Factors. Journal of Economic Issues. Issue: June.
  • Cohen, A.R., Gadon, H., Stein, B. (1976). Flextime: Work When You Want To. Psychology Today. Page: June.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1975). A Funny Thing Happened on the Way from the Theater; An Involved Spectator's Notes on Teaching by Playgoing. The Teaching of Organizational Behavior Journal. Issue: Fall.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1975). Blue Collar Blues Exercise. The Teaching of Organizational Behavior Journal. Issue: January.
  • Cohen, A.R., Gadon, , Willits, (1973). Some Actual Cases Raising Ethical Issues. Appley, D., and Winder, T-Groups and Therapy Groups in a Changing Society. Jossey-Bass.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1971). The Human Dimensions of Administrative Reform: Towards More Differentiated Strategies for Change. Development and Change. Issue: February.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1970). Training for the Transition from Entrepreneur to Manager; A Case Study. Administrative Issues in Developing Economies. D.C. Health.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1967). The Place of Case Research. Behavioral Sciences in Management. Asia Press.

Book Chapters

  • Langowitz, N.S., Cohen, A.R., Bradford, D.L. (2017). Gender and Influence: Beyond Stereotypes: Influence Without Authority. Issue: 3rd, Page: 139-164. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Cohen,, A.R. (2015). Spreading Entrepreneurial Thinking and Skills Online: Lessons from Creating a MOOC called ‘Lead Like an Entrepreneur,: Evolving Entrepreneurial Education: Innovation in the Babson Classroom,. Page: 251=269. Emerald Group Publishing.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1982). The Teaching of O.B.: Management Education: Issues in Theory, Research and Practice. Wiley.

Books

  • Cohen, A.R., Bradford, D.L. (2017). Influence Without Authority. Issue: 3rd ed., Page: 306. Wiley & Sons. link
  • Cohen, A.R., Sharma, P. (2016). Entrepreneurs in Every Generation: What Successful Family Businesses Do to Prepare Their Next Leaders. Issue: 1st, Page: 221. Berrett-Kohler Also Indian edition HarperCollins.
  • Cohen, A.R., Bradford, D.L. (2012). Influencing Up. Page: 244. Wiley.
  • Cohen, A.R. (2010). Power Up (Japanese translation).
  • Cohen, A.R. (2009). Part 2: Influence Without Authority (Japanese translation).
  • Cohen, A.R. (2008). Part 1: Influence Without Authority (Japanese translation).
  • Cohen, A.R., Bradford, W.D. (2005). Influence Without Authority. Issue: 2. targetlearn.com. link
  • Cohen, A.R., Bradford, W.D. (1998). Power Up. Transforming Organizations Through Shared Leadership.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1993). The Portable MBA in Management.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1989). Solving Quality and Productivity Problems. ASPC Quality Press.
  • Cohen, A.R., Bradford, W.D. (1984). Managing for Excellence: The Guide to Developing High Performance in Contemporary Organizations.
  • Cohen, A.R., Fink, , Gadon, , Willits, (1976). Effective Behavior in Organizations: Learning from the Interplay of Cases, Concepts and Student Experience. R.D. Irwin, Inc.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1974). Tradition, Change and Conflict in Indian Family Business. The Hague.

Cases and Teaching Notes

  • Cohen, A.R. (2016). Box, Inc in Entrepreneurship, 4th Ed., Zacharakis, Bygrave, Corbett: Box.com; Preserving Start-Up Culture in a Rapidly Growing Company. Issue: 4. Wiley. link
  • Cohen, A.R. (2015). Box, Inc. plus Teaching Note. Page: 15. Babson Cases.
  • Cohen, A.R., Bradford, D., Langowitz, N.S., Guinan, P.J. (2013). Monica Ashley at Energy Plus (A&B) - Teaching Note. Babson College.
  • Cohen, A.R., Bradford, D., Langowitz, N.S., Guinan, P.J. (2013). Monica Ashley at Energy Plus (A). Babson College.
  • Cohen, A.R., Bradford, D., Langowitz, N.S., Guinan, P.J. (2013). Monica Ashley at Energy Plus (B). Babson College.
  • Cohen, A.R., Kassarjian, J.M., Langowitz, N.S., Manwaring, M.M., Landry, E.M., Greenberg, D. (2012). The Case of the Co-Founders: Instructions for JR. Babson College.
  • Cohen, A.R., Kassarjian, J.M., Langowitz, N.S., Manwaring, M.M., Landry, E.M., Greenberg, D. (2012). The Case of the Co-Founders: Instructions for JR and KB. Babson College.
  • Cohen, A.R., Kassarjian, J.M., Langowitz, N.S., Manwaring, M.M., Landry, E.M., Greenberg, D. (2012). The Case of the Co-Founders: Instructions for KB. Babson College.
  • Cohen, A.R., St. Jean, D. (2000). DaimlerChysler Merger;” The Quest to Create “One Company,” (A) and (B),: Babson cases.
  • Cohen, A.R., Bradford, D. (1999). “The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco; Crucible for Leadership,” (A) and (B), plus video: The Getty Institute.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1971). National Products Limited: Davis, Stanley, Comparative Management: Organizational and Cultural Perspectives. Prentice Hall.
  • Cohen, A.R. (1970). Cagayan de Oro: Private Enterprise in Developing Countries. Prentice Hall.

Other

  • Cohen, A.R., Langowitz, N.S. (2019). SpeedServe Exercise: SpeedServe Exercise with Airtable technology support.
  • Cohen, A.R., , (2017). You Can Be More Powerful Than You Think; Influence at a Distance - Across Cultures; Influence Tools: Determining What Other Departments or Divisions Care About; Our Holiday Gift List of Influence Tips; A New Year’s Resolution to Shed Weight – of Responsibility; Sure Fire Ways to Give Up Your Power: An Occasional Series on Influence. LinkedIn. link
  • Cohen, A.R., Barnes, K., Walter, M. (2017). Interview Podcasts on Influence (6): Conversations about Influence. Barnes and Conti Consultants. link
  • Cohen, A.R., Sharma, P. (2016). Interview with Allan R Cohen and Pramodita Sharma: Interview with Allan R Cohen and Pramodita Sharma. Vol: xix, Issue: 3, Page: 32-42. Effective Executive. link
  • Cohen, A.R. (2010). Garbage Girl.
  • Cohen, A.R. (2007). 7 Short videos (“Quick Takes”) created through Targeted Learning Corp., 2006-7 (http://targetlearn.com).. Targetlearn. link

Presentations

  • Electrifying the Next Generation Cohen, A. Sharma, P. Prabhu, M. Family Enterprise Electrifying, Chicago (2017)
  • Pre-conference workshop for young faculty on teaching Cohen, A. Early Educators Institute, U of LaVerne (2015)
  • “Bringing the MOOC into the Classroom” Cohen, A. Bradford, D. OB Teaching Conference, U of LaVerne (2015)
  • MANAGING UP Cohen, A. GMAC Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD (2014)
  • Teaching a MOOC Cohen, A. Babson Global Advisory Board, San Francisco, CA (2014)
  • Cohen, A. Nature Conservancy Influence Workshop, Boulder, CO (2014)
  • Cohen, A. Nature Conservancy Influence Workshop, Miami, FL (2014)
  • Some guidelines for Presentations Cohen, A. STEP Global Summit, (2013)
  • Panel Chair on Governance in Family Businesses Cohen, A. STEP Asia Pacific Summit, Bangkok, Thailand (2012)
  • Influencing Powerful People Cohen, A. Dynamic Entrepreneurship for Economic Growth – Promoting Sustainable Growth for the Prosperity and New Jobs Scientific Conference, Maribor, Slovenia (2012)
  • Academic Leadership and Culture; Implications for Change Cohen, A. Nichols College Faculty, Dudley MA (2012)
  • Vive La Revolution Cohen, A. Babson MBA News Hour Panel, (2011)
  • Influence Without Authority Cohen, A. HBS Staff Speech, (2011)
  • Family Business in China Cohen, A. Chair and Panel: Babson Global Forum, Shanghai (2011)
  • Influencing Powerful People Cohen, A. CMO Forum, Boston (2011)
  • Putting the 'O' Back In OD Cohen, A. ODN Keynote Speaker, St.Louis (2011)
  • "Global Pulse 2010" Cohen, A. Facilitator, US AID online IBM jam, (2010)
  • Cohen, A. Presentation Using Video: Illuminate for Creativity Day FT, (2010)
  • Do Western Leadership Ideas Fit India? Cohen, A. Strategic HRM and Entrepreneurship in the Changing Business Scenario, Nirma University (2009)
  • The New Marketing Landscape Cohen, A. New York Times Small Business Summit, New York (2008)
  • Dealing with Authority (with David Bradford) Cohen, A. OB Teaching Conference, Babson Park, MA (2008)
  • Evolution of The Classroom as Organization Cohen, A. OB Teaching Conference, Babson Park, MA (2008)
  • Soft skills (with PJ Guinan) Cohen, A. CIMS, Undeclared (2008)
  • Leadership In and Out of Family Business Cohen, A. University of Massachusetts Family Business Center, Undeclared (2008)
  • Straight Talk; Key Challenge to Entrepreneurial Growth, Then and Now Cohen, A. Research Meet on Entrepreneurship in India and China, Manipal, India (2007)
  • Reflecting Back and Looking Forward: What is the Ideal Textbook for these Uncertain Times? Cohen, A. OB Teaching Conference, Malibu, CA (2007)
  • “Reflecting Back and Looking Forward: What is the Ideal Textbook for these Uncertain Times?” Cohen, A. OB Teaching Conference, Pepperdine U. (2007)
  • “Who are you and how does that matter in the classroom?” Cohen, A. OB Teaching Conference, Pepperdine U. (2007)
  • Who are you and how does that matter in the classroom? Cohen, A. Opening Plenary Session, OB Teaching Conference, Malibu, CA (2007)
  • The Dilemmas of Managing Business Schools Cohen, A. Meeting of all Business School Deans, Manila (2006)
  • Observations and Reflections on Organizational Change Cohen, A. TIAA-CREF Conference on The New Balancing Act in the Business of Higher Education, NY (2005)
  • Transforming Organizations through Shared Leadership” at Family Firm Institute conference Cohen, A. Family Firm Institute conference, “Revolutionary Ideas for the Family Business Field,”, Undeclared (2004)
  • Presenting your dissertation Cohen, A. Academy of Management, pre-conference program, New Orleans (2004)
  • Encouraging Innovation Cohen, A. Presentation to Center for Quality Management annual dinner, Undeclared (2003)
  • The New Leadership Cohen, A. Speech to a top management forum in St Petersburg, Russia, St Petersburg, Russia (2003)
  • Leadership Cohen, A. VCU International Business Forum, Undeclared (2003)
  • Starting a High Impact Research Program Cohen, A. Panel presentation, Pre-doctoral Consortium, Toronto (2000)
  • Getting Things Done Cohen, A. NEHRA, Waltham (1999)
  • Initiating Change; The Anatomy of Structure as a Starting Point Cohen, A. Reactions to change papers by Galbraith and Hirschhorn, Breaking the Code of Change conference, MA (1999)
  • The New Leadership Cohen, A. Greater Boston OD Network, Boston (1998)
  • Implementing Shared Responsibility Leadership Cohen, A. OD Network, New Orleans (1998)
  • Technologies for Establishing Requirements Cohen, A. TQ Forum, Madison Wi (1998)
  • Developing Faculty Global Skills Cohen, A. Global Forum,, Chicago (1998)
  • The Technique and Ethics of Supportive Confrontation Cohen, A. O.B. Teaching Conference, Los Angeles (1998)
  • Maximizing Your Influence: Getting Things Done in Organizations Cohen, A. Boston Human Resources Association, Boston (1998)
  • Innovation in Teaching O.B. Cohen, A. O.B. Teaching Conference, Keene, NH (1996)
  • Influence Strategies Cohen, A. Planning Forum, Dallas, Dallas (1995)
  • Leadership in an Academic Institution Cohen, A. CUPA Conference, N.H. (1992)
  • Teaching Power and Influence Cohen, A. Academy of Management Pre-Conference Workshop, Miami (1992)
  • Influence Without Authority Cohen, A. Society of Actuaries, Toronto (1991)
  • Leadership for the 90's, Can Management Development Meet the Challenge? Cohen, A. Management Training `89 Conference, Undeclared (1989)
  • Leadership Cohen, A. National Conference of International Credit Union Association, Undisclosed (1989)
  • Undisclosed Cohen, A. New England Human Resource Association, Undisclosed (1989)
  • Classroom Control; Traps or Opportunities Cohen, A. Bradford, D. O.B.. Teaching Conference, Undeclared (1989)
  • Issues in Teaching About Power Cohen, A. O.B. Teaching Conference, Undisclosed (1989)
  • Implementing Strategic Change Cohen, A. Corporate Leader Forums, Undisclosed (1989)
  • Influence Without Control Cohen, A. National Conference of Genetic Counselors, Undisclosed (1988)
  • The Roots of O.D. Cohen, A. O.D. Network Conference, Undisclosed (1988)
  • The Trainer as a Leadership Role Model Cohen, A. Management Training Conference, Undisclosed (1988)
  • "Teaching Teachers,” and “Confessions of a Chairman,” Cohen, A. O.B. Teaching Conference, Undisclosed (1987)
  • What should we be teaching anyway Cohen, A. Bradford, D. O.B. Teaching Conference, Undisclosed (1987)
  • Building the Executive Team Cohen, A. MIT Enterprise Forum, Undisclosed (1987)
  • Creating a High Performing Team Cohen, A. Presentations in 12 Cities for Institute of Management Studies, 12 cities (1986)
  • Managing for Excellence; The Role of Human Resources Cohen, A. conference Board H.R. Outlook Conference, Undisclosed (1985)
  • Managing for Excellence Cohen, A. Society for Information Management, Boston Chapter (1985)
  • Managing for Excellence Cohen, A. Wang Users Conference, Undisclosed (1985)
  • Managing for Excellence Cohen, A. Wilson Learning Corporation Conference on Cooperation, Undisclosed (1985)
  • Teaching Experientially Cohen, A. Center for Improvement of Teaching, University of Massachusetts (1985)
  • “The Classroom Tapestry: A Videotape of a Master Weaver,” Opening session; and “Ethics and Values in O.D.,” panelist Cohen, A. O.B. Teaching Conference, Undisclosed (1985)
  • Managing for Excellence Cohen, A. Babson Alumni-Southern California, Southern California (1985)
  • Managing for Excellence Cohen, A. Northern California Human Resource Council, Northern California (1985)
  • Managing for Excellence Cohen, A. Kansas City Administrative Society, Kansas City (1985)
  • Managing for Excellence Cohen, A. Undisclosed, Washington (1985)
  • Managing for Excellence Cohen, A. Undisclosed, MA (1985)
  • Excellence in Publishing Cohen, A. Undisclosed, Undisclosed (1984)
  • We have met the enemy and they is us Cohen, A. American Productivity Management Association, Undisclosed (1984)
  • Innovation in Organizations Cohen, A. Mott Foundation Annual Conferences for Community Educators, Undisclosed (1984)
  • Training and Consulting for Excellence Cohen, A. Undisclosed, Undisclosed (1984)
  • Flextime Cohen, A. Variable Work Hours Conference, Undisclosed (1984)
  • Managing Change Cohen, A. Undisclosed, Undisclosed (1983)
  • Managing Change Cohen, A. Undisclosed, Undisclosed (1983)
  • Teaching Students to Conceptualize Cohen, A. O.B. Teaching Conference, Undisclosed (1983)
  • Issues in Teaching About Power Cohen, A. Undisclosed, Undisclosed (1983)
  • Panelist on Intra Firm Behavior Cohen, A. Eastern Economic Association Meeting, Undisclosed (1983)
  • The Tasks and Concerns of Top Management Cohen, A. Undisclosed, Undisclosed (1981)
  • Creative Improvisation in the Classroom Cohen, A. .B. Teaching Conference, Boston, MA (1981)
  • Participatory Management at Work and at Home Cohen, A. Undisclosed, New England (1981)
  • Participatory Management at Work and at Home Cohen, A. Undisclosed, Undisclosed (1980)
  • Opportunities in Dealing with Classroom Crises Cohen, A. Undisclosed, Los Angeles (1980)
  • Quality of Work Life and How to Achieve It Cohen, A. Undisclosed, NY (1980)
  • Alternative Work Schedules; Where Are We Heading? Cohen, A. AIEE National Conference, Atlanta (1980)
  • Inter-organizational Collaboration Cohen, A. Andrews, R. O.D. Network Meeting, San Francisco (1980)
  • Using Flexible Working Hours for O.D. Payoffs Cohen, A. O.D. Network Meeting, Boston (1980)
  • The Impact of the Workplace on the Family Cohen, A. Kanter, R. White House Conference on Families, Research Forum, Undisclosed (1980)
  • Teaching the first year O.B. Course to faculty Cohen, A. Undisclosed, Boston, MA (1980)
  • “Teaching OD: To Whom and for What?” chaired panel; “Building a Learning Environment” Cohen, A. O.B. Teaching Conference, Cincinnati (1979)
  • Opportunities in Dealing with Classroom Crises Cohen, A. O.B. Teaching Conference, Cincinnati, (1979)
  • Using Flexible Working Hours for O.D. Payoffs Cohen, A. Ecology for Work Conference, Boston (1979)
  • “An O.D. Intervention in India: Issues for Developing Countries,” and panel: “O.D. in Industry Worldwide,” Cohen, A. International O.D. Conference, Toronto (1978)
  • OB Teaching Issues Cohen, A. Undisclosed, San Francisco (1978)
  • “Teaching the First Year OB Course to MBA’s” preconference workshop; "OB and Teaching of Values," panel; Cohen, A. O.B. Teaching Conference,, Columbia, SC (1978)
  • School System Change Cohen, A. O.D. Network Meeting, Vancouver (1978)
  • Planning the Right Program for the Right Departments Cohen, A. Boston Area Variable Work Hours Conference, Boston, MA (1978)
  • Teaching Cases Experientially Cohen, A. O.B. Teaching Conference, Toronto (1977)
  • “Leading Class Discussion: An Exploration of Teacher Responses” (with M. McCaskey), “Using Cases Experientially,” and Panel on “Dealing with Student Hassles,” Cohen, A. McCaskey, M. O.B. Teaching Conference, Toronto (1977)
  • Teaching as Managing; The Classroom as an Organization Cohen, A. Undisclosed, Undisclosed (1977)
  • Innovations in Management Technique Cohen, A. American Physical Plant Administrators, Atlantic City (1976)
  • Recent Research Findings on Flexible Working Hours Cohen, A. Industrial Relations Seminar, Cambridge, MA (1976)
  • Flexible Working Hours Cohen, A. Undisclosed, Boston (1976)
  • Management Innovations Cohen, A. Undisclosed, Manchester (1976)
  • Flexible Working Hours Cohen, A. Undisclosed, Concord, NH (1975)
  • Management Dilemmas that Threaten Human Service Agencies Cohen, A. Big Sisters International Convention, Denver (1975)
  • OB at UNH in 1980 Cohen, A. O.B. Teaching Conference, Dallas (1975)
  • Overcoming Problems of a Flexible Working Hours Installation Cohen, A. Undisclosed, Monterey (1975)
  • How to Tell If You Are an Effective Educator Cohen, A. Undisclosed, Boston (1974)
  • Student Unrest and New Hampshire Public Schools Cohen, A. NE Conference on Student Activism, Manchester, NH (1970)
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Professional Services

  • Editorial Review Board Member Numerous editorial Boards (2018 - Present)
  • Board Member 3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic (2017 - Present)
  • Board Member Case Research Foundation (2017 - Present)
  • Board Member Case Research Foundation (2016 - Present)

Department & College Wide Services

  • CLEO, Managing Talent Yours and Others Blended Courses (Spring 2019 - Fall 2019)
  • design group for People and Organizations course (Winter 2019 - Spring 2019)
  • Ad hoc committee on Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching, Jan 18 (Winter 2018)