Professor Simon L. Dolan is internationally recognized as a thought leader and guru in the field of values-based management, with pioneering contributions to Managing by Values (MBV), Coaching by Values (CBV), and Leading by Values (LBV). His unique approach integrates humanistic psychology, management science, and cross-cultural perspectives, and his work has significantly influenced academic and organizational practices worldwide.
???? WHY PROF. SIMON L. DOLAN IS CONSIDERED A GLOBAL GURU IN VALUES-BASED MANAGEMENT
1. PIONEER OF THE “MANAGING BY VALUES” (MBV) FRAMEWORK
- Co-developed the Managing by Values (MBV) model in the early 2000s with Salvador Garcia and Bonnie Richley, as a response to the limitations of traditional management by objectives (MBO) and Management by Instructions (MBI).
- MBV proposes a human-centric, purpose-driven management philosophy that puts shared core values at the heart of leadership, strategy, and employee engagement.
2. CREATOR OF THE “COACHING BY VALUES” METHODOLOGY
- Developed the Coaching by Values (CBV) framework, rooted in the Triaxial model of values (economic-pragmatic, ethical-social, emotional-developmental).
- This coaching method is used by executive coaches, psychologists, and HR leaders across the world to align personal and organizational values for transformation.
3. INFLUENTIAL BOOKS & EDUCATIONAL TOOLS
???? Flagship Books:
- Managing by Values” (2006, Palgrave-Macmillan, with Salvador García and Bonnie Richley). Translated to many other languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Chines, Hebrew, Russian and more)
- “Coaching by Values” (2011, iUniverse). Translated to many other languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Hebrew, Italian, and more)
- The Secret of Coaching and Leading by Values” (Routledge 2020)
- De Stress at Work (Routledge 2020)
???? Educational/Experiential Tools:
- Co-Creator (with Avishai Landau) of the “Value of Values” card game—a coaching and organizational development tool used in over 30 countries to explore and prioritize personal and team values.
- Co-Creator (with Avishai Landau and Anat Garti ) of the “Trust Kit)” card game—a coaching and organizational development tool that diagnoses TRUST (at work and at home), and provides the first step towards building TRUST.
4. INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS AND INFLUENCE
- Collaborated with notable international scholars and practitioners:
- Dr. Richard Barrett (Barrett Values Centre)
- Prof. Cary Cooper (UK, well-being and organizational psychology)
- Dr. Arie Shirom (Israel, organizational health psychology)
- Dr. Susan Jackson (USA, co-developer of the MBI Burnout Scale)
- Dr. Hans Selye (Canada, the father of modern stress theory)
- Dr. Mario Raich (Switzerland, co-author of books on transformation and innovation)
5. ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP & INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- Founder of the Global Future of Work Foundation (Barcelona), which promotes ethical and sustainable values for the future of organizations.
- Co-creator and President (Emeritus) of the International Society for the Study of Work and Organizational Values (ISSWOV), a leading global research network that brings together academics and practitioners from over 50 countries to study and promote values in the workplace.
6. GLOBAL IMPACT AND MULTILINGUAL REACH
- His work has been translated into over 10 languages (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Hebrew, etc.).
- Delivered keynotes, executive education, and certification programs on values in over 60 countries.
- His values-based philosophy has been adopted by organizations such as Sanofi, La Caixa Bank, ISS Iberia, Altran, and Decathlon, and taught at top institutions like ESADE, HEC Montreal, and UIB.
???? SELECTED SCHOLARLY ARTICLES
- Dolan, S.L., Garcia, S., & Richley, B. (2006). Managing by values: A corporate guide to living, being alive, and making a living in the 21st century. Palgrave Macmillan.
- Dolan, S.L., & Altman, Y. (2012). “Managing by values: The leadership spirituality connection.” People & Strategy, 35(4), 20-26.
- Dolan, S.L., & Raich, M. (2005). “The role of values in sustainable transformation: The case of the future of work.” Journal of Business Ethics, 59(2), 131-138.
???? LEGACY
Simon L. Dolan’s legacy lies in his integration of values into all dimensions of business and personal growth, creating a practical bridge between philosophical ideals and real-world action. He has not only theorized values-based management but also created accessible tools, models, and communities that are promoting the concept to create a better world.