Overview
Jane Dutton is a central figure in Positive Organizational Scholarship (POS) through the Center for Positive Organizations at Michigan Ross. POS studies how organizations achieve extraordinary results by creating conditions where people thrive—and the generative dynamics that connect human flourishing to performance.
What began at Michigan Ross is now a global scholarly community spanning hundreds of institutions and scholars across dozens of countries, with events that bridge research and practice.
What they teach
POS and CPO programming emphasize:
- The science of thriving organizations
- Conditions that enable people to be at their best at work
- Bridging research and practice for leaders and scholars
- Community learning via incubators, accelerators, and talks
Upcoming-style offerings include thriving frameworks for organizations and research incubators that give scholars productive feedback and encouragement.
Who it's for
- Leaders building healthier, higher-performing cultures
- Scholars and students of positive organizational research
- Practitioners who want evidence-based approaches to thriving at work
- Community members connecting research to real organizations
Frequently asked
Academic only?
POS originated in scholarship but explicitly bridges to practice for leaders and organizations.
Who is Jane Dutton’s role?
She is a foundational POS scholar associated with the Michigan Ross Center for Positive Organizations ecosystem highlighted on the official site.
Global or Michigan-only?
Community metrics cite institutions and scholars across many countries.
How do I engage?
Explore the Center for Positive Organizations events calendar and POS community resources.
