Researcher in organizational and community resilience, developing a multi-level research program that integrates the perspectives of organizations, local communities, and individuals. Author of the Polish adaptation of the BRT-13 questionnaire for measuring organizational resilience (published in Quality & Quantity, Springer) and co-creator of the Polish Community Resilience Scale (PCRS) — a tool for the quantitative measurement of municipalities’ adaptive capacities. Author of scholarly monographs on measuring organizational and community resilience; principal investigator of research projects focused on resilience measurement tools (including a project funded by the Norway Grants / EEA Financial Mechanism). Active in the international research community: member of IWERC (International Wine Economics Research Consortium) and AAWE (American Association of Wine Economists); research collaborations with institutions in Rome and Budapest; conference presentations in Bolzano, Budapest, San Luis Obispo (California), Frankfurt (Oder), and Florence — recipient of two awards (Best Oral Presentation, SSPCR 2025; Best Presenter, Wekerle International University, 2025). Expert reviewer for NCBR (National Centre for Research and Development, Poland); member of the Polish Economic Society (TEP); peer reviewer for Quality & Quantity (Springer) and Wine Business Journal (Sonoma State University, USA). Assistant Professor in the Department of International Management and Logistics at Kraków University of Economics (since 2024); PhD in Social Sciences (SGH Warsaw School of Economics, 2019); graduate of the MISH interdisciplinary program (University of Warsaw).
RESEARCH PROGRAM
Resilience — Conceptualization and Measurement
Central area of research, developed since 2015, spanning three levels of analysis:
- Organizational level. Conceptualization of organizational resilience as a strategic crisis-resistance resource. Key achievement: Polish psychometric adaptation of the BRT-13 questionnaire, published in Quality & Quantity (Springer, 2026). Comprehensive treatment of the topic in an authored monograph (ASPRA, 2021).
- Community level. Development and validation of the original Polish Community Resilience Scale (PCRS) for measuring the adaptive capacities of municipalities. Project funded by the Norway Grants (EEA Financial Mechanism). Results published as a monograph (UKEN, 2025); Best Oral Presentation award (SSPCR 2025, Eurac Research, Bolzano).
- Individual level. Research on the relationship between personal resilience (Uchnast’s model), life values, and sense of meaning (Frankl’s logotherapy) — in the context of career choices and entrepreneurship.
Wine Economics — Applied Research Stream
Research on strategic choices of Polish winemakers in the context of a climatically marginal sector — in particular, the determinants of hybrid grape variety acceptance, the role of sustainable agriculture, and the psychological profile of wine entrepreneurs, with a special focus on personal resilience. Results presented at the 17th Annual AAWE Conference (Cal Poly, USA, 2025); article in press (Scientific Papers of Silesian University of Technology). Ongoing research: presentation at EuAWE 2026 (Trieste/Koper, June 2026).
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
- Rzegocki, M. (2026). Polish Adaptation and Psychometric Assessment of the BRT-13: Measuring Organizational Resilience through Two Core Factors. Quality & Quantity, Springer.
- Rzegocki, M., & Partyka, J. (2025). Exploring Resilience and Market Logics in an Emerging Wine Region: Evidence from Poland (2014–2024). Scientific Papers of Silesian University of Technology, Organization and Management Series. [in press]
- Rzegocki, M., & Grucza, B. (2015). Organizational Resilience. Organizacja i Kierowanie [Organization and Management], 1, 57–71.
Monographs
- Partyka, J., & Rzegocki, M. (2025). Measuring Community Resilience: Development and Validation of the Polish Community Resilience Scale (PCRS). UKEN Press, Kraków.
- Rzegocki, M. (2021). Organizational Resilience as a Key Resource for Crisis Resistance. ASPRA Publishing House.
Edited Volumes
- Rzegocki, M. (Ed.) (2022). Helping in Times of Change. Biblos Publishing House.
- Partyka, J., & Rzegocki, M. (Eds.) (2022). Family in Times of Change. Biblos Publishing House.
Book Chapters (Selected)
- Rzegocki, M. (2021). Organizational Resilience and Catholic Family and Specialist Counseling. In Z. Struzik et al. (Eds.), Family Counseling in Emigration.
- Rzegocki, M. (2017). Organizational Resilience of Polish Joint-Stock Companies. In J. Szumniak-Samolej (Ed.), Contemporary Challenges in Business Operations.
Expert Reports
- Hawryluk, G. (with Koźmiński, K., Rzegocki, M., & Sokołowski, M.) (2025). Bans? That’s Not the Way. Time for a Sensible Alcohol Policy! Civil Development Forum (FOR).
RESEARCH PROJECTS
- 2023–2024, Principal Investigator: “Community Resilience of Cities” — development of a quantitative method for measuring community resilience at the municipal level. Funded by the Norway Grants (EEA Financial Mechanism).
- 2021, Principal Investigator: “Polish Adaptation of the BRT-13 Questionnaire” — adaptation of a New Zealand instrument to Polish conditions. WSIiZ, Rzeszów.
- 2015–2016, Principal Investigator: “Organizational Resilience of Polish Companies.” SGH, Warsaw.
- 2015, Team Member: Pilot Study for the ResOrgs Resilience Assessment Tool in Poland. SGH, Warsaw.
AWARDS AND HONORS
- 2025: Best Oral Presentation Award — SSPCR 2025, Eurac Research, Bolzano.
- 2025: Best Conference Presenter Award — 2nd International Conference on Organizational Culture, Wekerle International University, Budapest.
- 2016, 2017: Rector’s Scholarship for Outstanding Doctoral Students, SGH.
- 2015–2025: Six-time scholarship recipient, Acton Institute (USA).
CONFERENCE ACTIVITY
Academic Presentations (Selected)
- Dec 2025: SSPCR 2025, Eurac Research, Bolzano — “Developing the PCRS for Measuring Community Resilience in Cities and Communities” [Best Oral Presentation].
- Nov 2025: 2nd International Conference on Organizational Culture, Wekerle International University, Budapest — “Building Resilient Organizations Through Personal Resilience: A Multi-Level Framework” [Best Presenter].
- Jun 2025: 17th Annual AAWE Conference, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, USA — “Strategic Analysis of Poland’s Wine Industry.”
- Jun 2025: “Activation! Together for Mental Health,” Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin — invited plenary lecture.
- Sep 2024: Acton Seminar: The Fire of Invention (Michael Novak’s Social Thought), Cortina d’Ampezzo — “The Future of the Corporation.”
- May 2024: 3rd Prof. Jan Winiecki Scientific Conference, European University Viadrina, Frankfurt (Oder) — “Organizational Resilience in Times of Change: Adapting the BRT-13 Questionnaire for Polish Organizations.”
- Apr 2024: Symposium: Economics and Entrepreneurship, Istituto Acton, Florence — invited plenary lecture.
Expert Presentations (Selected)
- Dec 2025: FOR Roundtable, Sejm of the Republic of Poland (lower house of parliament) — debate on alcohol policy.
- Oct 2024: Expert panel on the specialist telephone support system, Senate of the Republic of Poland.
Conference Organization
Building Resilience conference series (2022–2024): five editions held in Kraków, Tarnów, and Nowy Sącz.
INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
- Universitas Mercatorum, Rome (since 2025): Adaptation of resilience measurement tools into Italian.
- BME (Budapest University of Technology and Economics) (since 2025): Research collaboration; CEEPUS mobility (twice).
- IWERC, Australia (since 2025): Consortium member.
- AAWE, USA (since 2025):
- TEP — Polish Economic Society (since 2024):
- Resilient Organisations, New Zealand (2015–2019): Graduate Researchers Affiliate.
- Acton Institute, USA (since 2013): Seminar participant; contributor to Religion & Liberty Transatlantic.
- Università di Macerata (2013–2014): Internship in the International Relations Office.
EXPERT AND PEER-REVIEW ACTIVITY
- Expert, NCBR (National Centre for Research and Development) (since 2025) — FENG SMART program.
- Review Board Member: Wine Business Journal (Sonoma State University, USA).
- Peer Reviewer: Quality & Quantity (Springer); Journal of Modern Science; Organizacja i Kierowanie [Organization and Management].
- Invited Expert: Sejm of the Republic of Poland (FOR roundtable, Dec 2025); co-author of a policy report on alcohol regulation.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree: SGH Warsaw School of Economics, 2010.
- Master’s Degree: Management (Project Management, HRM). SGH Warsaw School of Economics, 2012.
- Master’s Degree: Italian Studies, MISH interdisciplinary program. University of Warsaw, 2016. Erasmus exchange: Université Lille 3.
- PhD: Management and Quality Sciences. SGH Warsaw School of Economics, 2019.
- Postgraduate Studies: Winemaking Technology. Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 2024–2025.
LANGUAGES
- Polish (native)
- English, French, Italian (fluent)
- Ukrainian, Russian (intermediate)
- Hebrew, Hungarian (basic)
