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Tom Grad

Associate Professor

Subjects
Strategy Innovation Artificial intelligence Technology

I ex­plore hu­man be­ha­vi­or to design bet­ter or­gan­iz­a­tions

My research examines how competition and collaboration shape human behavior, organizational design, and technological platforms. I am motivated by understanding the social dynamics that drive innovation, and by helping organizations harness these forces to create value not just for themselves, but for society. 

I focus on the participation, cooperation, competition, and rivalry in shaping decision-making, strategy, and innovation. By utilizing new data-driven methods and analytical tools, such as machine learning and generative AI,  I provide insights into how organizations and platforms can be designed to foster creativity, resilience, and progress. 

30 July 2025

When Rivalry Backfires

How Individual Skill and Risk of Status Loss Moderate the Effects of Rivalry on Performance

Tom Grad, Associate Professor

Christoph Riedl

Gavin J. Kilduff

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November 2024

Competition and Collaboration in Crowdsourcing Communities

What Happens When Peers Evaluate Each Other?

Christoph Riedl

Tom Grad, Associate Professor

Christopher Ulrich Lettl

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September 2024

(How) Does User-generated Content Impact Content Generated by Professionals?

Evidence From Local News

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Outside activities

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