Mats Alvesson
Academic researcher (based in Sweden and affiliated with universities including Lund) focusing on organisational studies and the critique of corporate practices and culture.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 42min
Is training really corporate sludge?
Join Andre Spicer, a Professor of organizational behavior, and Mats Alvesson, an academic researcher from Sweden, as they tackle the concept of corporate training as 'sludge.' They explore how most training is ineffective, burdening employees with pointless rituals. The duo delves into the 'death of the corporate job' and critiques bureaucratic practices that stifle productivity. They advocate for leaders to act as 'administrative plumbers,' simplifying processes and reducing unnecessary meetings. Tune in for practical strategies to declutter corporate culture!
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Mar 22, 2025 • 1h 3min
För mycket av det goda – backlash för samhället - Mats Alvesson
Mats Alvesson, en framstående organisationsforskare och professor i företagsekonomi, utforskar komplexiteten i dagens samhälle. Han diskuterar hur orealistiska krav på perfektion skapar stress och hur byråkratiska strukturer växer trots mindre arbete. Alvesson lyfter också fram 'ballongsamhället' och dess hämmande effekt på kreativitet, samtidigt som han analyserar hur offerhierarkier påverkar tillgången till resurser. Avsnittet ifrågasätter vår tids normer och erbjuder insikter om möjliga samhällsförändringar.
Nov 11, 2021 • 52min
046. Mats Alvesson: When Corporate Values Become Functional Stupidity
Professor Mats Alvesson discusses the concept of 'functional stupidity' in organizations, highlighting the dangers of mindlessly following values. He delves into the impact on decision-making, organizational culture, and the discrepancy between stated values and actual practices. Alvesson advocates for critical thinking, independent analysis, and qualitative approaches to address complex issues within organizations.
