Susan Vroman

Susan is an organizational effectiveness and leadership development specialist. With experience working as an internal and external resource, Susan’s passion and expertise lie in values-based leadership development and culture development.

Education

• EdD Northeastern University
• EdM Harvard University
• BA James Madison University

Teaching Interests

Organizational Behavior, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Development, Responsible Leadership, Management Consulting and Human Resource Management

Research Interests

Flexible work arrangements, remote work, change management, working mothers

Consulting/Practice Interests

Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Strategic Human Resource Management, Team Building, Talent Management

Publications

Journal Articles

• Vroman, S. R., Danko, T. (2022). How to manage if you suck at delegating (and why it’s an important skill to learn). . Fast Company.
• Vroman, S. R., Danko, T. (2022). We need to stop managing and start leading. Here are 4 ways to be a leader. . Fast Company.
• Vroman, S. R., Danko, T. (2022). Now more than ever, you can and should have a work Best Friend: Here’s How. Fast Company.
• Vroman, S. R., Danko, T. (2022). How to build a successful upskilling program. Harvard Business Review.
• Vroman, S. R., , . (2021). Hiring (and Keeping) Leaders: What Employers Value Now. SHRM.
• Vroman, S. R. (2021). Remote, hybrid, or on-site, the time for parents to advocate for better working conditions is now. Fast Company.
• Vroman, S. R. (2021). Training and the new workplace context.. TrainingIndustry.com.
• Vroman, S. R. (2021). What is your organization’s long-term remote work strategy?. Harvard Business Review.
• Vroman, S. R. (2021). Use these leadership strategies to prepare for a smart recovery post-pandemic.. Fast Company.
• Vroman, S. R., Danko, T. (2020). Against what model? Evaluating women as leaders in the pandemic era. Gender, Work, & Organization. 27(5) 860-867.
• Vroman, S. R., Larson, B. (2020). This 5 step management plan will help a remote employee who consistently fails to perform. Fast Company.
• Vroman, S. R. (2020). Organizational intentions versus leadership impact: the flexible work experience. Journal of Values Based Leadership. 13 pages.
• Vroman, S. R., Danko, T., Ladge, J. (2020). Working mothers always battled shame. The pandemic just made it worse. Fast Company.
• Larson, B., Vroman, S. R., Makarius, E. (2020). A guide to managing your (newly) remote workers. Harvard Business Review.
• Vroman, S. R. (2018). What’s Broken? Not the Mold. Journal of Values Based Leadeship. (Link)