WorkCookie - Get Ahead with Industrial/Organizational Psychology in the Workplace Ep. 271 - Bridging the I/O Psychology Scholar-Practitioner Divide
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Aug 25, 2025 Nic Krueger, an I/O practitioner, discusses the challenges of translating academic research into practical applications in messy organizational settings. Lee Crowson, an experienced practitioner, emphasizes the importance of actionable research and strong partnerships between academics and practitioners. They explore the scholar-practitioner divide, the need for simplified communication, and the lag of research in addressing current organizational issues. The conversation highlights innovative ideas like practitioner-focused journals and using AI to bridge the gap in access to essential knowledge.
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Education Emphasizes Research Over Practice
- Many academic IO programs focus on research methods over real-world practice, leaving graduates underprepared for practitioner roles.
- This mismatch contributes to imposter syndrome and slows translation of research into workplace impact.
Break Research Into Manageable Steps
- Translate research into bite-sized, actionable interventions that fit organizational timelines and budgets.
- Break projects into manageable chunks so leaders can approve and implement them quickly.
Knowledge Fails When It Does Not Flow
- Information isn't absent — it's not flowing effectively from researchers to practitioners.
- Adding practical 'In Practice' sections and calls-to-action in papers could accelerate translation.