Leonie Hallo

Leonie Hallo

Adelaide Business School

Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Dr. Leonie Hallo is a registered psychologist and has practised in clinical and counselling psychology, specializing in stress and depression management, hypnosis, coping with cancer and workplace injuries. As a consultant, Leonie has provided psychological assessment, cognitive behaviour change, staff and customer satisfaction reporting, 360° feedback processes and executive coaching. She has been in academic life for many years, and has lectured in research methods, psychology and counselling and also supervised many doctoral students in management/business in offshore programs. She has also designed and facilitated Masters level subjects within the fields of leadership and management. Her qualifications include a PhD in psychology (Gold Star Award, University of Adelaide), Diploma of Hypnosis and Myers Briggs Accreditation. Her current research interests are in complexity management and leadership.

My research is in organisational climate and change, tourism,  leadership/management, emotional intelligence, Intuition, and complexity leadership.

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2019 - 2022 Associate Professor The University of Adelaide
    2016 - ongoing Adjunct Senior Lecturer The University of Adelaide
    2009 - ongoing Adjunct Senior Research Fellow University of South Australia
    1999 - 2000 Visiting Research Fellow University of Adelaide
    1996 - 1996 Visiting Scholar University of California
    1994 - 1998 Course Coordinator, Counselling University of South Australia
    1994 - 1994 Visiting Scholar Jung Institute
    1979 - 1998 Senior Lecturer University of South Australia

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    1982 The University of Adelaide Australia Doctor of Philosophy (Gold Star Award)
    1972 The University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Arts (Honours Psychology First Class)

  • Certifications
    Date Title Institution name Country
    — Diploma of Hypnosis South Australian Association of Hpynotherapists Incorporated Australia
    — Myers Briggs Indicator Accreditation Program Myers Briggs Associations Australia -
    — Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training TAFE -

  • Journals
    Year Citation
    2024 Nguyen, T., Hallo, L., & Gunawan, I. (2024). Investigating risk of public–private partnerships (PPPs) for smart transportation infrastructure project development. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 14(1), 74-91.
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    2024 Shahid, Z. A., Tariq, M. I., Paul, J., Naqvi, S. A., & Hallo, L. (2024). Signaling theory and its relevance in international marketing: a systematic review and future research agenda. International Marketing Review, 41(2), 514-561.
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    2023 Nguyen, T., Nguyen, L. H., Chileshe, N., & Hallo, L. (2023). Investigating critical risk factors of selecting joint venture contractors for infrastructure projects implementation in Vietnam. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(14), 2438-2451.
    DOI Scopus5 WoS3
    2023 Nguyen, T., Hallo, L., Chileshe, N., & Nguyen, N. H. (2023). Towards a sustainable integrated management approach to uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 40(6), 819-835.
    DOI Scopus2 WoS1
    2023 Hallo, L., Nguyen, T., & Chileshe, N. (2023). Investigating practical wisdom in complex system management: What is it and how do we get more?. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 41(2), 316-337.
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    2022 Nguyen, T., Tran, Q. P., Chileshe, N., Thao Huynh, T. Y., & Hallo, L. (2022). Risk prioritization using analytic process network for metro rail implementation projects in developing countries: a typical case study of Vietnam. International Journal of Construction Management, 13 pages.
    DOI Scopus2
    2021 Patrickson, M., & Hallo, L. (2021). Female Immigrant Entrepreneurship: The Experience of Chinese Migrants to Australia. Administrative Sciences, 11(4), 145.
    DOI Scopus3 WoS2
    2021 Hallo, L., & Nguyen, T. (2021). Holistic View of Intuition and Analysis in Leadership Decision-Making and Problem-Solving. Administrative Sciences, 12(1), 4.
    DOI Scopus9 WoS3
    2021 Hallo, L., Gorod, A., & Merchant, S. (2021). The evolution of healthcare towards patient‐centred care and the need for systemic approaches. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 38(2), 191-196.
    DOI Scopus1 WoS2
    2021 Gorod, A., Hallo, L., & Merchant, S. (2021). Governance of patient-centred care: A systemic approach to cancer treatment. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 38(2), 257-271.
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    2020 Hallo, L., Nguyen, T., Gorod, A., & Tran, P. (2020). Effectiveness of leadership decision-making in complex systems. Systems, 8(1), 1-21.
    DOI Scopus12 WoS7
    2020 Gorod, A., Hallo, L., Statsenko, L., Nguyen, T., & Chileshe, N. (2020). Integrating hierarchical and network centric management approaches in construction megaprojects using a holonic methodology. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(3), 627-661.
    DOI Scopus9 WoS7
    2018 Gorod, A., Hallo, L., & Nguyen, T. (2018). A Systemic Approach to Complex Project Management: Integration of Command-and-Control and Network Governance. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 35(6), 811-837.
    DOI Scopus15 WoS12
    2012 Io, M. -U., & Hallo, L. (2012). A comparative study of tour guides' interpretation: the case of Macau. Tourism Analysis, 17(2), 153-165.
    DOI Scopus11 WoS9
    2011 Io, M., & Hallo, L. (2011). Tour guides' interpretation of the historic center of macao as a world cultural heritage site. Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change, 9(2), 140-152.
    DOI Scopus28 WoS25
    2011 Hallo, L. K., & Pan, X. (2011). Market orientation in the Shanghai automotive industry: An exploratory study. ABAC Journal, 31(3), 53-62.
    2009 Hallo, L. K., & Io, M. -U. (2009). A study of Macau outbound tourists' behavior and their choice of tour made for pleasure travel. South Asian Journal of Tourism and Heritage.
    2008 Hallo, L. K. (2008). Commitment in an organisation undergoing rapid change: A case study of an Asian power company. Management Case Study Journal.
    2008 Hallo, L. K., & Io, M. -U. (2008). Understanding psychological impacts on choice of tour mode for pleasure travel. Management Case Study Journal.

  • Books
    Year Citation
    2020 Gorod, A., Hallo, L., Ireland, V., & Gunawan, I. (Eds.) (2020). Evolving Toolbox for Complex Project Management. Boca Raton, FL; USA: CRC Press.

  • Book Chapters
    Year Citation
    2023 Hallo, L., & Nguyen, T. (2023). Intuition and Analysis: Past, Present, and Future: And the Impact of Artificial Intelligence. In Developing the Intuitive Executive: Using Analytics and Intuition for Success (pp. 39-62). Auerbach Publications.
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    2022 Nguyen, T., Hallo, L., Gunawan, I., & Nguyen, M. D. (2022). Public Private Partnership for Transport Infrastructure Investment: Critical Success Factors and Lessons Learnt from Projects in the Context of Developing Countries. In C. Ha-Minh, A. M. Tang, T. Q. Bui, X. H. Vu, & D. V. K. Huynh (Eds.), Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering (Vol. 203, pp. 1545-1553). SPRINGER-VERLAG SINGAPORE PTE LTD.
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    2021 Shahid, Z. A., & Hallo, L. (2021). Piecing together a Jigsaw Puzzle on Intermittent Internationalisation. In P. Jasovska, & H. G. Rammal (Eds.), Contemporary Entrepreneurship Issues In International Business (pp. 93-112). Singapore: World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt.
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    2019 Shahid, Z., & Hallo, L. (2019). A network perspective on the intermittent internationalising experiences of emerging economy entrepreneurial smes. In Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship Research (Vol. 10, pp. 7-31). Emerald Publishing Limited.
    DOI Scopus3
    2019 Gorod, A., & Zarghami, A. (2019). Scheduling Toolset. In A. Gorod, L. Hallo, V. Ireland, & I. Gunawan (Eds.), Evolving Toolbox for Complex Project Management (pp. 43-60). USA: CRC Press.
    2019 Gorod, A., & Hallo, L. (2019). Introduction to the Evolving Toolbox. In A. Gorod, L. Hallo, V. Ireland, & I. Gunawan (Eds.), Evolving Toolbox for Complex Project Management (pp. 1-12). USA: CRC Press.
    2019 Gorod, A., & Hallo, L. (2019). Introduction to the Evolving Toolbox. In A. Gorod, L. Hallo, V. Ireland, & I. Gunawan (Eds.), Evolving Toolbox for Complex Project Management (pp. 1-12). USA: CRC Press.
    2016 Hallo, L., & Patrickson, M. (2016). Leadership: A link between problem context and a beneficial solution. In A. Goel (Ed.), Values: An organizational resource (pp. 287-296). International Society for the study of Work and Organizational Values.
    2015 Hallo, L., & Chew, S. (2015). On your toes: Perception of leadership influences in dance companies in Singapore. In J. Caust (Ed.), Arts and cultural leadership in Asia (pp. 129-147). United Kingdom: Routledge.
    Scopus2
    2015 Patrickson, M., Say, A., & Hallo, L. (2015). Entrepreneurship in mid-career. In N. Stapleton, & F. Laurenco (Eds.), Self-employment and retirement (pp. 134-159). Palgrave MacMillan.
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    2015 Patrickson, M., Say, A., & Hallo, L. (2015). Entrepreneurship in Mid-career. In Entrepreneurship, Self-Employment and Retirement (pp. 134-159). Palgrave Macmillan UK.
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  • Conference Papers
    Year Citation
    2022 Gulati, R., & Hallo, L. (2022). International Aspects of Change Management Within Engineering Endeavors Affected by the Pandemic. In Proceedings of the International Annual Conference American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM, 2022) (pp. 501-510). Online: American Society for Engineering Management.
    2022 Gunawan, I., Nguyen, T., & Hallo, L. (2022). Public Private Partnership (PPP) for Smart Transport Infrastructure Investment: A Promising Approach and Potential Risks. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Urban Development. Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam..
    2020 Hallo, L., Nguyen, T., Gorod, A., & McDermott, T. (2020). 4.0 VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) leadership. In ASEM 41st International Annual Conference Proceedings "Leading Organizations through Uncertain Times".
    2020 Hallo, L., & Gorod, A. (2020). Engineering management principles for improving quality and efficiency in patient centred care. In ASEM 41st International Annual Conference Proceedings "Leading Organizations through Uncertain Times".
    Scopus1
    2020 Gorod, A., & Hallo, L. (2020). Toward model-based engineering management (MBEM). In ASEM 41st International Annual Conference Proceedings "Leading Organizations through Uncertain Times".
    2020 Nguyen, T., Gunawan, I., Hallo, L., & Tran, P. (2020). Investment Decision-Making for Transport Infrastructure Projects: Optimizing vs. Satisficing. In SOSE 2020 - IEEE 15th International Conference of System of Systems Engineering, Proceedings (pp. 41-46). Budapest, HUNGARY: IEEE.
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    2019 Gunawan, I., Nguyen, T., & Hallo, L. (2019). A Review of Methods, Tools and Techniques Used for Risk Management in Transport Infrastructure Projects. In Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management Vol. 2019-December (pp. 641-645). Bangkok, Thailand: IEEE.
    DOI Scopus1
    2019 Hallo, L., Payne, B., & Gorod, A. (2019). Model-based approach to system of systems engineering: Reevaluating the role of simulation. In 2019 14th Annual Conference System of Systems Engineering, SoSE 2019 (pp. 266-271). AK, Anchorage: IEEE.
    DOI Scopus3 WoS2
    2019 Gorod, A., & Hallo, L. (2019). Toward 'Smart' system of systems engineering (SoSE) Management: An evolving toolbox approach. In 2019 14th Annual Conference System of Systems Engineering, SoSE 2019 (pp. 388-392). Anchorage, AK: IEEE.
    DOI Scopus1 WoS1
    2019 Gorod, A., & Hallo, L. (2019). Towards an evolving toolbox in complex systems management.. In SysCon 2019 - 13th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, Proceedings (pp. 6 pages). Orlando, FL: IEEE.
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    2018 Gorod, A., Hallo, L., & Morriss, A. (2018). Toward “Satisficing” Creativity Effort within Project Management. In IARIA (pp. 31-36). Venice, Italy.
    2018 Hallo, L., Gunawan, I., & Nguyen, T. (2018). System Complexity Leadership: The Relationship Between Emotion and Decision-Making. In Proceedings of the 12th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference (SYSCON2018 (pp. 688-693). Vancouver, Canada: IEEE.
    DOI Scopus1
    2018 Gorod, A., Merchant, S., & Hallo, L. (2018). Toward systemic governance of cancer treatment as a system of systems. In 2018 13th System of Systems Engineering Conference, SoSE 2018 (pp. 556-560). Sorbonne Univ, Campus Pierre Marie Curie, Paris, FRANCE: IEEE.
    DOI Scopus3 WoS2
    2017 Gorod, A., Nguyen, T., & Hallo, L. (2017). Systems engineering decision-making: Optimizing and/or satisficing?. In 11th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference, SysCon 2017 - Proceedings (pp. 484-489). Montreal, CANADA: IEEE.
    DOI Scopus5
    2017 Gunawan, I., Gorod, A., Hallo, L., & Nguyen, T. (2017). Developing a System of Systems Management Framework for the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster Recovery. In Proceedings of the IEEE Systems Science and Engineering (pp. 563-568). Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam: IEEE.
    DOI Scopus9 WoS7
    2017 Gorod, A., Hallo, L., & Nguyen, T. (2017). The role of command-and-control management and governance in systems engineering. In INCOSE International Symposium Vol. 27 (pp. 880-893). Adelaide, Australia: Wiley on behalf of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE).
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    2016 Hallo, L. K., & Patrickson, M. (2016). Leadership: A link between problem context and a beneficial solution. In Proceedings of the International Society for the Study of Work and Organizational Values. -.
    2008 Tan, J. W. S., & Hallo, L. (2008). Improvisation during implementation of health information systems: A theoretical perspective. In G. Kotsis, D. Taniar, E. Pardede, & I. K. Ibrahim (Eds.), MoMM2008 - The 6th International Conference on Advances in Mobile Computing and Multimedia (pp. 479-484). ACM.
    DOI Scopus3

  • Conference Items
    Year Citation
    2022 Gulati, R., & Hallo, L. (2022). An Agile Approach to Project Leadership: Complexities and KSA Perspective. Poster session presented at the meeting of Abstracts of the International Engineering and Technology Management Summit (ETMS 2022). Istanbul: ITU Press.
    2014 Harrell, P., Hallo, L. K., & McClenaghan, P. (2014). A framework for organisational values transmission: An Australian case study. Poster session presented at the meeting of International Society for the Study of Organizational Values Conference. Riga, Latvia.
    2014 Harrell, P., McClenaghan, P., & Hallo, L. K. (2014). Values based organisational development in the South Pacific: A case study from the Samoa Ministry of Health. Poster session presented at the meeting of Society for the Study of Organizational Values Conference. Riga, Latvia.

I have designed and taught courses primarily at the University of South Australia, but also at The University of Adelaide, and Torrens University, including the following:

  • Leadership and Change Management (MBA)
  • Leadership in Management (MBA)
  • Reflection in Management (MBA)
  • Contemporary Issues in Managing Change (MBA)
  • Contemporary Management Skills (MBA)
  • Management Research Theory and Methods (PhD/DBA)
  • Bridging Program for newly arrived overseas students, The University of Adelaide
  • Dynamic Leadership, Torrens University
  • Research in Project Management, The University of Adelaide

  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2023 Co-Supervisor Business Strategic Management in the 21st Century - Is the Primary Focus still on Shareholder Value? Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Robert John Armstrong
    2022 Co-Supervisor The role of ego in leaders' decision-making in the organizational environment Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Mr Gergely Duh

  • Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2016 - 2016 Co-Supervisor Exploring the Behaviour of SME Entrepreneurs from Emerging Market Economies in Exit and Re-entry Experiences with Specific Reference to Pakistan and China Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Zubair Ali Shahid

  • Memberships
    Date Role Membership Country
    2016 - ongoing - Australian Guidance and Counseling Association (AGCA) -
    2016 - ongoing Member Psychology Board of Australia -
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