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Why does a manager insist on employees returning to the office, even when remote work is working effectively? An everyday management case seen through the PsychoManagement Approach, highlighting the role of self-awareness, the need for control and psychological mechanisms in decision-making.

A conversation about life, decisions and the wisdom of time. by Prof. Theodosios Palaskas, Founder of Psychomanagement

The following article reflects on Deloitte's 2026 Global Human Capital Trends, "AI and the future of human decision-making", through the lens of one of the Psychomanagement team's active streams on emotional intelligence, trust in AI, and decision-making. [by Giorgio Tsimekis-Giovanni] The tipping point Deloitte identifies Deloitte's 2026 Global Human Capital Trends report dedicates a full chapter, called "AI and the future of human decision-making"(pp. 23–28), to a shift alre

Small changes that make big difference. Do you know what happens inside you when you have to make a decision while you're already under pressure? You don't think the same way. Your brain switches modes. Neuroscientist Amy Arnsten has shown that stress affects the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for reasoning and control. When this happens, you no longer operate strategically. You operate more automatically, more quickly, and more impulsively. Your focus n

Small changes that make big difference. Do you know what happens inside you when you try not to react, but internally you already have? The emotion always comes first. The regulation comes after. The psychologist James Bross has studied how people manage their emotions and highlighted something crucial: It is not just about what you feel, but when and how you manage it. The Psychomanagement team has gathered a few core ideas to help translate this knowledge into everyday prac

Our Master's students of Panteion University Program "Applied Economics & Management" had the distinct privilege of attending an eye-opening online lecture by Dr. Nikoletta Tsitsanoudis -Mallidis. As a Professor of Linguistics and Greek Language at the University of Ioannina and an award-winning researcher, she logged into our digital classroom to deliver a profound analysis based on her co-authored book, Phoboglossa (The Language of Fear). Her presentation was a masterful ex

We often feel like we’re losing control of the situations around us. This usually happens when we try to influence things that we can’t. The more we focus on what we cannot change, the more likely we are to lose our calm and emotional balance. The first step in managing a difficult situation more effectively is to distinguish between what we can influence and what we cannot. This does not mean passively accepting everything that happens. It means investing our energy where it

We are thrilled to invite our community to TEDxPanteion University 2026, taking place this Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation. This year’s captivating theme is “Sensorium” - a deep dive into the center of our senses, exactly where the perception of human experience is born. Stimuli act as small sparks that activate our senses, creating a unique mosaic of experiences that is never exactly the same for any two people. Consider the perception of time:

We were deeply honored to welcome Costis Zagkas—professional photographer and photographic services consultant for international sports events —for a truly unique and inspiring guest lecture at Panteion University. Joining Professor Theodosios Palaskas’ course, “Special Topics in Applied Business and Organizational Management,” Costis shared invaluable insights from a dynamic career with experience exceeding 35 years. Through a highly engaging dialogue with our Master's stude

On May 13th and 14th, the academic pulse of Panteion University beat exceptionally fast! Our Department of Economic and Regional Development hosted an inspiring two-day symposium dedicated to the future of academia: our Ph.D. candidates. It was a vibrant gathering of minds where emerging scholars had the floor to present the evolution of their research, their current milestones, and their vision for the future. We are proud to announce that the Psychomanagement team was dynam

What makes a true leader in today’s multicultural corporate world? We had the privilege of exploring this exact question with Hector Kostakis, Head of Marketing at CANDIA and Positive Psychology Life Coach. Returning to our Management course at Panteion University for a second consecutive year, Hector brought immense value to our classroom. He seamlessly blended his 20+ years of international corporate leadership experience with deep insights into positive psychology, guiding

It is always a pleasure to welcome back familiar faces! For the second consecutive year, we were honored to host Sports Psychologist Flora Papitsi for another inspiring guest lecture in our Psychomanagement course at Panteion University. Approaching our curriculum through the powerful lens of Emotional Intelligence, Flora delivered a captivating session that perfectly bridged sports psychology with psychomanagement. Through a highly engaging and fruitful dialogue with our stu

Despite the extreme weather conditions that kept us physically apart, we were deeply honored to welcome Andreas Minaidis—Environmental & Training Manager at Diana Shipping Services S.A., Naval Architect, and Marine Engineer—for an inspiring remote guest lecture at Panteion University. Connecting with us via Microsoft Teams, Andreas joined Professor Theodosios Palaskas’ course, “Special Topics in Applied Business and Organizational Management,” part of the Master's program in

We were deeply honored to welcome back George Stathis—Greek Sign Language interpreter, founder of HandsUp: Sign Language Interpreting Agency, and member of the Association of Greek Sign Language Interpreters—for another inspiring guest lecture at Panteion University. George joined us for Professor Theodosios Palaskas’ course, “Special Topics in Applied Business and Organizational Management,” which is part of the Master's program in the Department of Economic and Regional Dev

How do complex workplace dynamics and organizational psychology theories translate into our daily lives? Dr. George Lountzis', Appointed Lecturer at Panteion and member of our research team, is answering that question on TikTok. By breaking down intricate case studies and essential terminology into engaging, short-form videos, Dr. Lountzis is making academic concepts highly accessible. Whether you are a student looking to reinforce your studies or a professional aiming to i

We are excited to announce the publication of our latest study, 'The Biological Face of Management: A PsychoBioDynamic Approach to Effective Organizational Homeostasis,' in the Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience & Mental Health journal. Our research introduces the PsychoBioDynamic Management (PBDM) model, a novel framework bridging management science, psychology, and biology. Through an analysis of 458 participants, we demonstrated that a manager's emotional intelligence an

Our Team lead by Dr. George Lountzis has given a speech at the 6th "Brain & Mind" conference at SNFCC on December 19th, 2025. Dr. Lountzis presented his research on the Biological Face of Management and the PsychoBioDynamic Approach. #psychomanagement #conference #research #speech #panteion #management #emotionalintelligence #panteion

As part of our Psychomanagement MSc Course at Panteion University, on Monday, December 1, 2025, we had the pleasure of hosting John Economou , a PhD Candidate at the University of Patras Medical School, who spoke to us about the Biology of Emotion . With experience in medical research, medicinal product development, and pharmacovigilance, combined with an active presence in science communication through social media, he explained what really happens in our body and brain when

We’re proud to share that our team member George Lountzis will be speaking at the 6th Brain & Mind Conference , taking place on December 19th at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) . 🎤 Talk Title: The Biological Face of Management: A PsychoBioDynamic Approach to Effective Organizational Homeostasis George will present the innovative PsychoBioDynamic Management (PBDM) model—an interdisciplinary framework that bridges emotional intelligence, lifestyle,

The new semester has officially begun, and with it, a new journey in the science and practice of Psychomanagement . With fresh energy, students from the Master's program in Applied Economics & Management at Panteion University are diving into the evolving landscape of emotional intelligence, soft skills, and human-centered leadership. Yesterday's class marked the first step in a path that merges academic excellence with real-world insight, aiming to shape the future generati