Theresa Neal
Dr. Theresa Neal holds a PhD from Capella University, an MS and a BS from John Brown University. Her research interests are in the areas organizational leadership and management to include small business, nonprofits, and public sector; employee retention; volunteer retention; small business sustainability; business ethics; and strategic management Dr. Neal was a contributing faculty member at Walden University 2012-2025; core faculty member 2025-present.
Courses Taught
DDBA 8006 - Contemporary Challenges in Business
DDBA 8151 - Organizational Leadership: Doctoral Theory and Practice
DDBA 8101 - Doctoral Study Mentoring
DDBA 9001 - Doctoral Study Completion
DDBA 8161 - Business Strategy and Innovation for Competitive Advantage
Education
PhD, Capella University
MS, John Brown University
BS, John Brown University
AA, Cisco Jr College
Public Service
Benton County Planning Board, Board Member - Bentonville
Publications
Klaczak, J., Neal, T., Doll, Y. Navigating Succession: Exploring Succession Planning Strategies in Polish Family Businesses. International Journal of Applied Management and Technology