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Luca Magni (Monza, 1964–) is a Professor of Practice at LUISS Business School. Born in Italy, he earned a degree in philosophy from the University of Milan. He further completed his studies in the UK, where he was awarded a Master of Science in Organisational Psychology by the University of Manchester and a PhD in Technology-Enhanced Research and Learning by the University of Lancaster. During the earliest phase of his working life, he has held HR positions at national and international companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Boehringer Ingelheim, Sorin, Barilla, and Ernst & Young Consultants.
Besides his corporate career, he has taught and conducted research at several business schools and Universities in Italy and the UK. Prof. Magni is the author of numerous publications covering topics such as learning, problem-solving, transactional analysis, leadership, change management, and mergers and acquisitions.
One of his latest and most notable works is The Theory of Learnable, which represents a very comprehensive and broad philosophical framework aimed at helping individuals and organizations identify the biases that affect their perception and elaboration of reality. Based on the idea that learning opportunities are shaped by previous experiences, the theory focuses on both the enhancement and inhibitory powers of language on attention and their possible use to predict human decisions and behaviors. This has wide applications in education, training, and organisational development.
Magni has written several articles and papers. In one such article published in MIT Sloan Management Review Italia, he discusses the impact of cultural differences on successful international business relationships. In another piece, he introduces the theory of Learnable in his book Learnable Theory and Analysis, published by Luiss University Press. In yet another article for Harvard Business Review Italia, he writes about the evolution of the pharmaceutical industry and the need to adopt new competencies and mindsets to succeed in a rapidly changing ecosystem. Magni also published several papers concerning the effects of computer-mediated communication behaviors, and the development of the leadership beliefs of managers in response to a leadership development programme organised by Johnson & Johnson, Italy.
In a series of articles on group psychology and transactional analysis (TA), Magni extends TA's application to the study of group dynamics, discussing how they affect performance in problem-solving and decision-making. He provides practical tools and techniques to support leaders in managing groups during different phases of their development. Magni's diverse and wide-ranging bibliography has gained recognition from various organisations and institutions, making him a respected figure in the fields of business studies and organisational psychology. His work continues to inspire and inform researchers and practitioners globally.
- ^ Magni, L., Marchetti, G., & Alharbi, A. (2023). Learnable Theory & Analysis. Luiss University Press, Rome, IT.
- ^ Magni, L. (2012). Neuroscience perspectives on culture and intersubjectivity and their implications for technology enhanced learning: a literature review. International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning, 4(5-6), 373-382.
- ^ Magni, L. (2011). Research proposal for the application of critical discourse analysis to the study of learning cultures. Journal of Critical Realism, 10(4), 527-542.
- ^ Magni, L. (2010). Remote administration of repertory grids through Microsoft Live Meeting in an organizational context. Personal Construct Theory and Practice, 7, 49-64.
- ^ Cartwright, S., & Magni, L. (2009). The value of stories in understanding the past and shaping the future in merged organizations. In Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions (Vol. 8, pp. 43-60). Emerald Group Publishing Limited.