Ph.D., Yale
Clayton P. Alderfer, Ph.D., Yale University, is Professor II in the
GSAPP organizational psychology doctoral program. From 1992-2004 he
served as director of the GSAPP organizational program. He developed
the theory of embedded intergroup relations and the methodology of
organizational diag nosis based on that theory. As a member of race-
and gender-balanced consulting teams, Alderfer participated in one
organization's 17-year program of research and intervention to change
race relations and in other efforts of shorter duration. He consults
about effective authority and leadership with senior executives and in
public, private, and not-for-profit organizations. He recently
completed a 14-year (1990-2003) term as editor of the Journal of
Applied Behavioral Science. His current research pertains to group
relations and organizational diagnosis and to race relations in
organizations. In 1997, APA selected him for the Harry Levinson Award
on organizational consultation, and, in 1999, Teachers College,
Columbia University selected him to receive the Janet Helms Award on
research and education about race relations. At GSAPP, he teaches
courses on foundations of organizational psychology, supervision of
organizational psychology, the group psychology of organizations,
experiential group dynamics, and organizational diagnosis.
