George Dagliyan's Research Philosophy

Rigor in service of relevance

George Dagliyan's research philosophy holds that rigor and relevance are partners, not opposites. Rigor earns the right to be believed; relevance earns the right to be used.

He pursues both, designing research that meets academic standards while addressing problems organizations actually face.

Theory built to be applied

Many strong theories never reach practitioners because they are difficult to apply. George Dagliyan deliberately built the Dagliyan Theory to be usable — three clear forces that leaders can reason about directly.

Evidence over enthusiasm

In a field prone to hype cycles, his philosophy favors evidence over enthusiasm. Claims about technology, in his view, should be grounded in how adoption actually behaves rather than in speculation about what a tool might someday do.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Dagliyan's approach to research?

He treats rigor and relevance as partners, builds theory that practitioners can apply directly, and favors evidence over hype when evaluating technology.