Iris Cohen-Kaner

Industrial\Organizational Psychologist. Graduated from C.U.N.Y (1992). PostDoctorate degree from the Technion (1993). Serves as consultant in various organizations, mainly in leadership development areas, strategic planning and Human Resource Management. Develops, manages and implements workshops in-house in the field of Organizational Behavior. Lecturer at Ben-Gurion University for the M.B.A. program in the following courses: Management and Leadership Development in Organization, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, and Practicum. Winner of 4 awards for outstanding teaching.

Education

• B.A. 1983 - 1987 New York University, NY, USA Psychology Graduation: Cum Laude
• M.Sc. 1987 - 1991 City University of New York, NY, USA Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• M.Phil. 1991 -1992 City University of New York, NY, USA
• Ph.D. 1987 - 1992 City University of New York, NY, USA Industrial/Organizational Psychology Dissertation: Attributions about Male and Female Leaders in Organizations Adviser: Prof. Walter Reichman
• Postdoc. 1992 - 1993 Technion, Haifa, Israel Postdoctoral research: Attributions about Male and Female Leaders in Organizations – A Cross Cultural Study Advisor: Prof. Miriam Erez
• Postdoc. 1993 - 1994 The Ministry of Arts and Science Postdoctoral research: Attributions about Male and Female Leaders in Organizations – A Cross Cultural Study

Professional activities - Universities

• 2012-present: Senior teacher – Ben Gurion University, MBA Program
• 2003-present: Lecturer - Hertzelia Interdisciplinary Center, Arison School of Business Management
• 2004-2005: Lecturer- The Technion, MBA Program
• 1997: Lecturer – Bradford University (Tel-Aviv), MBA Program
• 1994-1995: Lecturer - The Israeli College
• 1993-1995: Lecturer – College of Management
• 1993-2001: Lecturer - Boston University (Be'er-Sheva and Tel-Aviv), MBA Program
• 1992-present: Lecturer – Ben Gurion University, MBA Program, Management Program for management and officers, the “Mandel Foundation” Program, The “Ritz Foundation” Program, Israeli Air Force Academy Program
• 1990-1992: Lecturer - City University of New York

Educational activities - courses taught

• Leadership in Organization
• Human Resource Development
• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Practicum in I/O Consultation
• Quality Management
• Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Introduction to Psychology