Academy of Management Journal
The connectivity paradox of flexible team arrangements
Berger, S., Van de Brake, H. J., Bruch, H., and Van der Vegt, G. S.
Accepted for publication
Teams · Collaboration · Hybrid work · Modern workplace
Joost van de Brake
Formal name: Hendrik J. van de Brake. Academic records also use H. J. van de Brake and HJ van de Brake.
Research and teaching on modern teamwork.
I study how people work together within and across teams, and translate that work into education, executive teaching, and partnerships with organisations. Particular focus on multiple team membership, hybrid work, and the stress and strain of modern team arrangements.
Research Director
Organizational Behaviour programme
Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen
Applied research
10+ years
Research institutes, hospitals, infrastructure, ministries
Editorial role
Associate Editor
Group and Organization Management
NWO Veni laureate
2022
Multiple team membership
Applied work
Working with organisations
Partnerships and applied projects, grounded in research and based on years of work with organisations.
Diagnose what is going on
I run rigorous employee surveys and big-data analyses to identify the root causes of engagement, burnout, turnover, and team performance issues. Findings are translated into a clear narrative for HR, project controllers, and top management.
Design and evaluate interventions
I help organisations design experiments, pilots, and longitudinal studies that test whether new ways of working actually move the needle, before they are rolled out at scale.
Train and coach leaders
I translate research findings into actionable workshops for team leaders, department heads, and HR professionals. The sessions are practical, grounded in evidence, and tailored to the work people actually do.
Selected publications
Recent publications
Journal of Applied Psychology
More than just a number: Different conceptualizations of multiple team membership and their relationships with emotional exhaustion and turnover
Van de Brake, H. J., Van der Vegt, G. S., and Essens, P.
doi:10.1037/apl0001168 →Personnel Psychology
Can I leave my hat on? A cross-level study of multiple team membership role separation
Van de Brake, H. J., and Berger, S.
doi:10.1111/peps.12495 →Working across several teams?
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