ECKM 2027
28th European Conference on Knowledge Management
Biographies
Below are the ECKM 2027 Biographies of the Conference and Programme Chairs, Key Note Speakers and Mini-Track Chairs.
Conference and Programme Chairs
Magdalena Graczyk-Kucharska, DSc, PhD, Eng., is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering Management, Poznan University of Technology, Poland. Her research focuses on organisational development, sustainability management, competencies, digital transformation, and the application of artificial intelligence and analytical methods in management. She is the author of the monograph Development Phases of Sustainable Organizations and numerous publications on sustainable organisations, competency management and organisational development. Her international academic experience includes research and training at the University of California, Berkeley, including the Haas School of Business, and at Matej Bel University. Her research has been presented at international conferences and recognised with scientific distinctions. She has participated in and led research projects involving cooperation with academic and business partners.
Małgorzata Spychała is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering Management, Poznan University of Technology. Her research focuses on competency management, managerial competency development, knowledge management, human capital and employee development. She is the author and co-author of publications on managerial competencies, competency profiles, and the transfer of knowledge and skills in organisations. Her research examines how managerial knowledge and competencies are identified, developed and applied in organisational settings. Within the long-running “Time for Professionals” initiative, she is responsible for the development of laboratories supporting practical competency development and cooperation between Poznan University of Technology, schools and employers. Her academic and project work connects competency development with the practical application of knowledge in organisations and labour markets.
Maciej Szafrański is a professor at Poznan University of Technology (PUT) and Head of the Department of Marketing and Organizational Development at the Faculty of Engineering Management. He specializes in competency management and quality management. He is the author of more than 120 academic publications, including monographs. For several years, he worked in the field of operations management at a marine engine factory. He leads international and national projects focused on professional competency development, including accelerated competency acquisition.
Marek Goliński is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering Management, Poznan University of Technology. His research focuses on organisational digitalisation, digital competencies, competency management, information systems, and the use of digital technologies in knowledge management processes. He is the author and co-author of publications on IT solutions supporting the management of employee competency information, flexible competency management, and the development of transversal competencies. He is also involved in research on digital competencies and the automation of human resource management processes. His academic and project work explores how digital technologies support the acquisition, processing and use of organisational knowledge and the development of competencies required in increasingly digital work environments.
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