Selected publications

Refereed journal articles:

• Abbott, G. N., Stening, B. W., Atkins, P. W. B., & Grant, A. M. (2006). Coaching Expatriate Managers for Success:  Adding Value Beyond Training and Mentoring. Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, 44(3), 295-317.
• Atkins, P. W. B. (2001). What happens when we relearn part of what we previously knew?  Predictions and constraints for models of long-term memory. Psychological Research, 65(3), 202-215.
• Atkins, P. W. B., & Wood, R. E. (2002). Self- versus others' ratings as predictors of assessment center ratings: Validation evidence for 360-degree feedback programs. Personnel Psychology, 55(4), 871-904.
• Atkins, P. W. B., Wood, R. E., & Rutgers, P. J. (2002). The effects of feedback format on dynamic decision making. Organizational Behavior & Human Decision Processes, 88(2), 587-604.
• Berger, J. G., & Atkins, P. W. B. (2009). Mapping complexity of mind: Using the subject-object interview in coaching. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice  2(1), 23-36.
• Parker, S. E., Atkins, P. W. B., & Axtell, C. M. (2008). Building better work places through individual perspective taking: A fresh look at a fundamental human process International Review of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 23.
• Wood, R. E., Atkins, P. W. B., & Bright, J. E. H. (1999). Bonuses, Goals and Instrumentality Effects. Journal of Applied Psychology, 84(5), 703-720.
• Wood, R. E., Atkins, P. W. B., & Tabernero, C. (2000). Self-efficacy and strategy on complex tasks. Applied Psychology An International Review, 49(3), 430-446.

Book chapters:

• Atkins, P. W. B. (2006). Emotional Intelligence and Age: Why doesn’t it go up? In C. Stough, D. H. Saklofske & K. Hansen (Eds.), Emotional Intelligence: International Symposium 2005 (pp. 41-50). Croydon: Tertiary Press.
• Atkins, P. W. B. (2008). Leadership as response not reaction: Wisdom and mindfulness in public sector leadership. In P. t Hart & J. Uhr (Eds.), Public Leadership: Perspectives and Practices. Canberra: ANU E-Press.
• Atkins, P. W. B. (in press). Collaboration to Build Trust and Learning at the Beginning of a New Leadership Role. In P. t Hart & J. Uhr (Eds.), How Power Changes Hands: Transition and Succession in Government. Palgrave.

Conference papers:

• Atkins, P. W. B. (2002). A psychological perspective on the nature and measurement of systems thinking. Paper presented at the 8th Australian & New Zealand Systems Conference, Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia.
• Atkins, P. W. B. (2006, March 27-28, 2006). Context is critical to both the conceptualisation and practice of meaning making. Paper presented at the 1st Meaning Making in Organizations Symposium, Australian National University, Canberra.
• Atkins, P. W. B. (2006, September 11-12, 2006). Why it takes time to become wise: Conscious and unconscious developmental processes. Paper presented at the 2nd Meaning Making in Organizations Symposium: Managing Paradox, Washington DC.
• Atkins, P. W. B., & Johnston, K. (2005, December 5-7, 2005). Measuring systems thinking: Contributions from adult development. Paper presented at the Australia and New Zealand Systems Thinking Conference, Christchurch, NZ.
• Atkins, P. W. B., & Stough, C. (2005, April 6-7, 2005). Does Emotional Intelligence change with age? Paper presented at the Society for Research in Adult Development, Atlanta, GA.
• Johnston, K., & Atkins, P. W. B. (2005, December 5-7, 2005). An Exploration of the Complexity of Thinking and Consciousness Required to Sustainably 'Manage' the Environment. Paper presented at the Australia and New Zealand Systems Thinking Conference, Christchurch, NZ.

Teaching

• POGO8111 Public Sector Leadership
• POGO8056 People and Performance in Public Organisations

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