Marlon

Sukal

Marlon Sukal

Marlon Sukal

Department Faculty
Biography

Dr. Marlon Sukal serves as a professor in the Business Psychology department at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Online. His areas of expertise encompass action research methodologies, organizational development, talent selection and management, organizational leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), business development, and data analysis strategies. These areas of expertise inform his teaching and consulting endeavors.

Dr. Sukal's research interests and competencies span a diverse range of topics, including work-life balance, career anchors, diversity and inclusion, telecommuting work arrangements, virtual team dynamics, person-culture fit, minority entrepreneurship, migrant identity, and social, organizational, and behavioral competencies. His contributions to the field can be found in publications within prestigious databases such as the American Psychology Association (APA) Online and the Organization Management Journal (OMJ). Additionally, he actively engages with renowned associations, including the Association for Talent Development (ATD), the Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology (SIOP), and the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).

Beyond his academic pursuits, Dr. Sukal boasts a wealth of industry, leadership, and consulting experience, accumulated over two decades in diverse sectors, ranging from Fortune 500 retail to international, startup, and non-profit industries. This extensive professional background positions him well to bridge the gap between academia, research, and industry, fostering meaningful and impactful interactions with his students.

Education History
Degree Institution
PhD-I/O Psychology California School of Professional Psychology , Los Angeles, CA
MBA National University , San Diego/Los Angeles, CA
BS-Biology Brooklyn College , New York, NY
Professional Memberships
Role Organization
Member SIOP
Member APA
Member ASTD
Member ODN
Member SHRM
Areas of Expertise
Area Expertise
Business/IO Psychology Organizational Psychology
Career/Workplace Issues Career Counseling
Leadership
Work/Life Balance
Diversity Cultural Issues
Diversity Issues
Licenses
SPHR , National
Professional Skills
conflict resolution, consumer psychology, cultural issues, diversity issues, employee: development, engagement, motivation, team-building, leadership, multicultural training, organizational psychology, psychological testing, stress, work/life balance, workplace issues