Dr Adams Adeiza
- Associate Professor
- Ƶ Business School
Biography
Dr Adams specializes in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Strategic Leadership, with nearly two decades of experience in academia, leadership development, and policy consulting.
In addition to his academic career, he serves as a Senior Fellow on Policy & Industry Engagement at the Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), a think tank focused on leadership, policy, and industry transformation; also owned and governed by the Sir Jeffrey Cheah Foundation.
He has been actively involved in public sector leadership training, working under the Malaysian Prime Minister’s Office (Public Service Department - JPA) to develop and deliver executive leadership programs for senior public officials across federal ministries and state governments.
Over the past few years, Dr Adams has led executive training programs on leadership, strategy, public service innovation, storytelling for impact, and persuasive communication, shaping high-level governance and policy implementation efforts in Malaysia.
Beyond Malaysia, he has played a key role in policy research and national development planning, having contributed to the Nigerian Medium-Term National Development Plan 2021-2025 and the Nigeria Agenda 2050. Additionally, he was a key expert in designing the entrepreneurship education curriculum for Nigerian universities, particularly the Startup Development Module.
His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Strategic Entrepreneurship, Business Model Innovation, Design Thinking, Digital Marketing, and Innovation Management. He is also passionate about bridging the gap between academia and industry, having served as an advisor to student startups, a mentor for entrepreneurship programs, and a consultant on SME development and corporate strategy.
Dr Adams has won several awards, including Nigerian Young Manager of the Year, YouWiN Enterprise Grant, and the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, awarded by the U.S. Department of State.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- PhD, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- MSc, Management (Marketing Minor)
- BSc., Business Administration
- Microsoft Certified Educator, HRDCorp Certified Trainer
Research Interests
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- SMEs
- Tech Startups
- Leadership
- Public Policy
Teaching Areas
- Entrepreneurship, SMEs and Startup Development
- Innovation
- Strategic Management
- Leadership
Courses Taught
- Entrepreneurship, New Venture Planning/Creation, SMEs Management
- Strategic Thinking and Innovation
- Strategic Management
- Leadership Development
Notable Publications
Kofarnaisa, F. U; Xia, E; Adeiza, A et al (2024): The Impact of Open Innovation on the Performance of Multinational Corporations in Emerging Market: an Empirical Study. Journal of the Knowledge Economy. ABCD, Q1, and Web of Science.
Adeiza, A, Oye, Q-E. (2024). Rent-Seeking and Optimal Fiscal-Monetary Policy Rules in Nigeria: A DSGE Approach. African Development Review. 36 (3) 535-551. Q2 and Web of Science
Abdullahi, M. S., Adeiza, A, Marina, A., M.S. Nuhu, W. Ali; & Gwadabe, Z. L (2024). Antecedents of Employee Performance through Perceived Organizational Support: a Moderating Role of Job Satisfaction among Employees of SMEs in an Emerging Economy. Emerald. Journal of Organizational Effectiveness, People and Performance.
James, D., Adeiza, A., (2024) Asymmetric and Threshold Effect of Military Expenditure on Economic Growth: Insight from an Emerging Market. Peace Economics, Peace Science, and Public Policy. Q2 and Web of Science. ACCEPTED.
Abdullahi, M. S., Adeiza, A, Marina, A., S. F., Mahmoud, Shahreki, J., Yeo, M. A., Ahmad, A. U., Naisa, F. U. K. (2024). Mediating Role of Staff Engagement in Staff Staff Performance Among Academics of Universities: Bootstrapping Approach. Emerald. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education. Q1. ACCEPTED.
Yusuf, M. B. O., Salau, T. J., & Adeiza, A. (2024). Oil and Food Price Before and During COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria: A Non-Linear ARDL Approach. Studia Universitatis „Vasile Goldis” Arad–Economics Series, 34(2), 32-56.
Abdullahi, M. S., Shahreki, J., Yeo, S. F., Mahmoud, M. A., Ahmad, A. U., Adeiza, A., & Naisa, F. U. K. (2024). How Career Resilience Mediates the Nexus Between Career Competency and Career Success Among Faculties of Higher Learning Institutions: A Quantitative Analysis. Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 1-24.
Kofarnaisa, F. U; Xia, E; Nuhu, M. S; Adeiza, A et al (2023): The Effect of Global Health Crisis on Organizational Marketing and Culture of Innovation. Journal of the Knowledge Economy. ABCD, Q2, and Web of Science.
Adeiza, A, Oye, Q-E, Alege, P. (2023). Macroeconomic Effect of Covid-Induced Economic Policy Uncertainties in Nigeria: A DSGE Approach. Emerald: African Journal of Economic and Management Studies. WOS/Scopus
James, D., Ajide, F. M, Arnaut, M. Adeiza, A., (2023). On the Shadow Economy-Environmental Sustainability Nexus in Africa: the (Ir) Relevance of Financial Development. Taylor & Francis. Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology.
Achievements & Accolades
Productivity Enhancement and Leadership Development Consultancy (2024)
Communicating for Impact: Storytelling Skills for Authentic Leadership in the Malaysian Public Service
Client: Ministries and Agencies, under the Malaysia Public Service Department (JPA).
Role: Lead Consultant
Project Amount: RM31,000
Status: Completed
Productivity Enhancement and Leadership Development Consultancy (2024)
People, Culture, and Productivity: Reinventing Work Culture for Public Service Productivity in Malaysia.
Client: Ministries and Agencies, under the Malaysia Public Service Department (JPA).
Role: Lead Consultant
Project Amount: RM31,000
Status: Completed
Productivity Enhancement and Leadership Development Consultancy (2024)
The Psychology of Persuasion: Negotiation Skills for Efficient Resource Management in in Malaysian Public Service.
Client: Ministries and Agencies, under the Malaysia Public Service Department (JPA).
Role: Lead Consultant
Project Amount: RM31,000
Status: Completed
Productivity Enhancement and Leadership Development Consultancy (2024)
Public Service Delivery: Best-In-Class Customer Service Skills for Enhanced Client Experience in the Malaysian Public Service.
Client: Ministries and Agencies, under the Malaysia Public Service Department (JPA).
Role: Lead Consultant
Project Amount: RM31,000
Status: Completed
Productivity Enhancement and Leadership Development Consultancy (2023)
Leadership by Design: Innovation Skills for Public Service Excellence
Client: Ministries and Agencies, under the Malaysia Public Service Department (JPA).
Role: Lead Consultant
Project Amount: RM20,000
Status: Completed
Productivity Enhancement and Leadership Development Consultancy (2023)
Ascending the Peak: Building a High-Performance Culture in the Malaysian Public Service.
Client: Ministries and Agencies, under the Malaysia Public Service Department (JPA).
Role: Lead Consultant
Project Amount: RM20,000
Status: Completed
Productivity Enhancement and Leadership Development Consultancy (2023)
Leading for Impact: Transformational Leadership Skills for Public Service Excellence.
Client: Ministries and Agencies, under the Malaysia Public Service Department (JPA).
Role: Lead Consultant
Project Amount: RM63,000
Status: Completed
Professional Associations
Business Advisor and Coach, May 2024 to date
SME Bank Malaysia through the Center for Entrepreneur Development and Research (CEDAR).
Professional Member, ESG Malaysia, November 2023 to date
Professional Member, Business Development Service Providers (BDSP), Nigeria, 2019 to date, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN)