Dr. Ethan Burris, PhD
Professor of Management, McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Ethan Burris, PhD, is a professor of management at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, where he is also the department chair and the Director of the Center for Leadership and Ethics. Dr. Burris’ research pioneered the idea and analysis of employee voice, and his work has been published in several prestigious journals, including Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, and Journal of Applied Psychology. Dr. Burris and his work have also been featured in Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
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Flight Template Series: Creating a Culture of Voice
Assess Employee Perception of Voice
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Dr. Burris’ main area of research is a concept called employee voice, or the communication of opinions, ideas, and suggestions from team members and the likelihood of their implementation by higher-ups. For managers, it is critical to create a culture in which employees feel not only confident in voicing their opinions but also that their ideas are valued. By gathering candid feedback directly from your team, this flight will help you assess the state of employee voice in your company.
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A clear assessment of your employees’ perception of voice at your organization
Ideas to improve psychological safety and encourage employees to speak up
Feedback for leaders on team management