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Prof Michael Humphreys

Professor of Organisation Studies/Chair of the GLC Board of Examiners
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 33 45410
Fax: +44 (0) 191 33 45201
Room number: 301 Ushaw College

Contact Prof Michael Humphreys (email at michael.humphreys@durham.ac.uk)

Biography

Michael graduated in Chemical Engineering in 1970 from Leeds University and subsequently went to work for the National Coal Board. He moved into further education in 1974 teaching chemistry in Shipley and Harrogate colleges before taking up a post in Science Education at Bolton Institute of Higher Education. Over the next 16 years as a teacher trainer he worked on technical education projects in Egypt, Turkey, El Salvador and Tanzania completing a PhD by part time study in 1999. An awakened interest in management research and publication led to a lectureship at Nottingham University in 2001. Progressing through Senior Lecturer and Reader he was appointed as Chair in Organization Studies in 2007.

Research Groups

• Critical Studies Group
• Leadership and Followership

Research Interests

Michael’s current research interests include: studies of organizational identity, narrative and change, innovation and improvisation in teams, public sector management, storytelling and sensemaking and qualitative research methodology.  He is also exploring links between music, particularly jazz, and the management of organizations.

Research Groups

Teaching Groups

  • MSc Management