Regular biography
Associate Professor Sam MacAulay is affiliated with The University of Queensland's School of Business, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law. He serves as Deputy Program Convenor for the MBA and Executive Education programs. His research focuses on the organization of innovation, particularly in complex, project-based forms of organizing found in infrastructure, engineering, and resources. His work contributes to theories such as the Behavioral Theory of the Firm, the Resource-based View of the Firm, and Project Organising. His research has been published in top journals including the Academy of Management Review and MIT Sloan Management Review. He is also involved in mentoring Honours, Masters, and PhD students interested in innovation research.
Scholar-generated biography
Samuel C. MacAulay is a researcher at the University of Queensland, focusing on innovation, strategy, and organizational theory within complex projects. His work explores how innovation can be effectively managed in large-scale infrastructure and technology initiatives, with a particular emphasis on megaprojects and digital transformation. MacAulay's research highlights the role of network structures, governance models, and design choices in fostering innovation ecosystems. He has examined case studies such as Crossrail and mining industries to understand the dynamics of innovation strategy and its practical implementation. His contributions emphasize the importance of balancing uncertainty, collaboration, and transparency in driving successful innovation outcomes.