New Open-Access Book on Teaching Evidence-Based Management Co-Edited by DCU’s Professor Claire Gubbins

The Centre for Evidence-Based Management (CEBMa) has published a free and open-access book, the Evidence-Based Management Teaching Handbook, aimed at supporting educators and practitioners in teaching evidence-based decision-making.

Co-edited by Professor Claire Gubbins (Dublin City University, Ireland), Professor Denise Rousseau (Carnegie Mellon University, USA), and Professor Alessandra Capezio (Australian National University, Australia), the book provides practical strategies, exercises, and case studies from experienced educators across the globe. It serves as an invaluable resource for lecturers, teachers, and professionals seeking to integrate evidence-based management (EBM) into their teaching or professional development.

Why This Book Matters

In today’s world of information overload, “fake news,” and business fads, making sound, data-driven decisions is more critical than ever. Evidence-based management (EBM) empowers individuals to critically evaluate research, organisational data, and expert insights to inform better decision-making.

Professor Claire Gubbins, a leading expert in organisational behaviour and HRM at DCU Business School, shares her perspective on the book’s importance:

“As a Fulbright Scholar at Carnegie Mellon University, I saw first-hand how teaching topics through the lens of evidence-based management engaged practitioners in reading, using, and extracting value from scientific research and organisational data. This approach fosters more informed and strategic decision-making.

In a world full of ‘false news’ and ‘fads’ with limited ‘fact-checking,’ we face increasing challenges in deciphering what is fact and what is grounded in trustworthy evidence. Engaging in evidence-based practice is one way to counteract these challenges. This book provides essential materials—whether you’re teaching, adopting, or learning evidence-based management.”*

Professor Denise Rousseau said “This is a one of a kind book. It’s a practical guide and includes ideas for curriculum development, classroom assignments and cases.”

Professor Alessandra Capezio adds:
“This is an amazing book that provides really practical and tested approaches to teaching evidence-based management. A perfect resource for anyone new to the field or curious to learn more!”

About the Editors

Professor Claire Gubbins (Dublin City University, Ireland)
Professor Gubbins is a Professor of Organisational Behaviour & HRM at DCU Business School. She co-founded and chairs the Skillnet-funded DCU & Learning & Development Institute of Ireland Master’s in Strategic Learning & Development. She is also a member of DCU’s Institute for Research in Business & Society and chairs the Early Career Development Network of the Irish Academy of Management (IAM).

Professor Denise Rousseau (Carnegie Mellon University, USA)
A world-renowned scholar in evidence-based management, organisational behavior, and human resources, Professor Rousseau has been instrumental in advancing the integration of research into management education and practice.

Professor Alessandra Capezio (Australian National University, Australia)
Professor Capezio is a leading researcher in evidence-based management, leadership, and organisational behaviour, with a strong focus on teaching practical, real-world applications of EBM.