ESMT Bites: a taste of the ESMT learning experience
ESMT Bites is a series of bite-sized online lectures designed to give you an authentic preview of the ESMT classroom experience. Each session features one of our distinguished faculty members introducing a core idea from their field, sharing practical insights, and engaging participants in the kind of discussion that defines our degree programs.
Whether you are exploring an MBA or a master's degree, ESMT Bites gives you a meaningful introduction to our faculty, our academic approach, and our community.
ESMT Bites: September edition
This month's edition features a lecture by Rebecca Schaumberg, Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at ESMT Berlin.
About Rebecca Schaumberg
Rebecca (Becky) Schaumberg is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at ESMT Berlin. She studies the psychological and emotional underpinnings of employee behavior in organizations, with a particular focus on self-conscious emotions such as guilt and shame. Her research explores how these emotions shape motivation, social dynamics, and organizational culture—both positively and negatively.
Her work has been published in leading journals including the Academy of Management Journal, Psychological Science, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, and the Journal of Applied Psychology. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Stanford University and a B.A. in Psychology from Carleton College.