Blair Sheppard

Blair Sheppard is Professor Emeritus at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. His research interests include Corporate Strategy, Relations in Organizations, Leadership, and New Organizational Forms. He serves as Special Advisor to Duke Kunshan University, where he directs fundraising, corporate development, and regional development for the campus in China. Sheppard is also Chair of the Board of Directors for Duke Corporate Education, a company he founded in 2000. Previously, he was Dean of Fuqua School of Business and Senior Associate Dean, where he led the creation of innovative management education programs. He has provided consultation to over 100 companies and governments and has published more than 50 books and articles.

Blair Sheppard's research focuses on psychology and business, with an emphasis on organizational behavior, fairness, and conflict resolution. Their work explores topics such as procedural fairness, organizational justice, and the role of trust in business relationships. Sheppard has published extensively on models of fairness, third-party intervention in disputes, and the impact of social justice on workplace dynamics. Their research also addresses the psychological aspects of decision-making, group behavior, and the influence of social support on individual and collective outcomes. Sheppard's contributions highlight the intersection of psychological principles and business practices, offering insights into managing conflict, promoting equity, and enhancing organizational effectiveness.