Personal profile
Research interests
My research combines sociological, organisational and service innovation theories to understand the systemic and social aspects of innovation and transition processes. Among others, my current interests include analysing how change processes could be facilitated and coordinated to optimise its outcomes for various actors, without undermining different actors’ unanticipated resources and contributions in the processes.
I also hold the title of a docent (Adjunct professor) at Tampere University, Faculty of Management and Business, in the field of Innovation management and innovative organisations. Previously I have worked as a postdoctoral researcher in Tampere University, Hanken School of Business and Aalto University, and as a Research Manager at Aalto University. I defended my doctoral dissertation at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (field: Work psychology and leadership) at Aalto University in 2013, focusing on role structures in innovating professional service firms.
External positions
a Title of Docent (Innovation Management and Innovative Organisations), Tampere University
5 Apr 2023 → …
Skills and expertise
- Innovation
- Organisation theoryge
- Systemic change
- Agency
- Reflexivity
- Service innovation
- sustainability transitions
- co-creation
- participatory approaches
- Public organisation
- Professional organisation
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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MANAGE-AI: Managing socially sustainable digital and AI transformation by the means of co-evaluation between technology developer and user organizations
Merisalo, M. (Manager), Tuominen, T. (Participant), Leväsluoto, J. (Participant), Sigfrids, A. (Participant), Halonen, M. (Participant), Martins, J. (Participant), Saari, E. (Manager), Känsälä, M. (Participant) & Immonen, J. (Participant)
1/06/25 → 31/05/28
Project: Business Finland project
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READJUST: Just transition to a green and digital future for all
Rilla, N. (Current Manager), Tuominen, T. (Participant), Sigfrids, A. (Participant), Tuominen, A. (Participant), Leinonen, A. (Participant) & Wessberg, N. (Manager)
1/03/24 → 31/08/27
Project: EU project
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LibrarIN: Value co-creation and social innovation for a new generation of Europen libraries
Hyytinen, K.-M. (Manager) & Tuominen, T. (Participant)
1/11/22 → 31/10/25
Project: EU project
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From futures awareness to shaping the food system: Relational foundations of young people's future-oriented agency
Tuominen, T., Seisto, A., Halonen, M., Huuhanmäki, J. & Kurki, S., Dec 2025, In: Futures. 174, 103697.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Living labs for co-creation and co-innovation v3.0: Deliverable D3.9
Fuglsang, L., Hansen, A. V., Saldana, D. G., Hersperger, O., Hyytinen, K., Liefooghe, C., Molinari, F., Schartinger, D., Triantafillou, A., Tuominen, T. M., Wassenbacher, D. & Windrum, P., 2025, (Submitted) 153 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report
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Navigating tensions in public value co-creation: The role of scripts
Fuglsang, L., Tuominen, T. M. & Hyytinen, K., 9 Apr 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Abstract › Scientific › peer-review
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Relations between reflexivity and institutional work: A case study in a public organisation
Tuominen, T. M., Aug 2025, In: Human Relations. 78, 8, p. 1030-1060 31 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Vulnerability assessment and engagement strategy: Deliverable D1.4
Leinonen, A. & Tuominen, T. M., 2025, READJUST project. 58 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report
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Activities
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34th RESER International Conference
Hyytinen, K.-M. (Organiser), Suominen, A. (Organiser), Tuominen, T. (Organiser) & Martins, J. (Organiser)
31 Oct 2024 → 1 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ... › Scientific or program committee
Press/Media
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Miten muistisairaus vaikeuttaa joukkoliikenteen ja digivälineiden käyttöä – vastaa kyselyyn!
7/01/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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RESER 2024: Shaping the Future of Libraries in Helsinki
Hyytinen, K.-M. & Tuominen, T.
29/10/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Tulevaisuuskestävä osallisuus edellyttää avoimuutta, osaamista ja rakenteita
Lähteenmäki-Smith, K., Tuominen, T., Halonen, M. & Leväsluoto, J.
28/03/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Inclusive decision-making requires openness, expertise and structures
Lähteenmäki-Smith, K., Tuominen, T., Halonen, M. & Leväsluoto, J.
28/03/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Nuoret kertovat: Miltä ruoan tulevaisuus näyttää vuonna 2100?
Seisto, A., Ritala, A., Tuominen, T. & Åkerman, M.
27/12/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media