Dr. Jan Visagie

Jan Visagie is a South African scholar in industrial and organizational psychology, known for work on leadership, workplace dynamics, and employee relations. Research is closely tied to real-world organizational contexts, particularly within South African industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, transport, and sport. Contributions reflect a strong applied focus on improving leadership effectiveness and organizational functioning.

The publication record highlights core interests in leadership styles, change management, and leader–employee relationships. Studies on transformational and transactional leadership, leader–member exchange, and leadership in elite sport environments demonstrate a consistent emphasis on how leadership shapes communication, performance, and work–life balance. Work on corporate social responsibility and automation further shows engagement with evolving organizational challenges.

Additional research explores conflict management, diversity, union dynamics, and employee participation, often within complex and high-pressure environments. This body of work underscores strengths in analyzing interpersonal dynamics, psychosocial risk, and organizational change. Overall, Visagie’s contributions offer practical insights for enhancing leadership practice and fostering healthier, more adaptive workplaces.