Mr Simon Smith
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Job title: Assistant Subject Manager and Senior Lecturer
Email: s.smith@derby.ac.uk
Phone No: 01332 592386
Room: E309
Recent publications
Marshall, J., and Smith, S. (2008) 'Learning Organisations and Organisational Learning: What Have We Learned?
The 8th International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change Management Cambridge August 2008, International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management Vol 8 2008.
Experience in Industry
Prior to working within an academic environment, I was a senior manager in the semiconductor industry, a role which included the day to management of people, a whole engineering function, project management and working closely with operations and process development. This significant industrial and management experience is drawn upon today, during both teaching, subject development and within the role of assistant subject manager.
Faculty: Business, Computing and Law
School: Derby Business School
Supporting the Faulty and School Vision
I have many years experience working with commercial and public sector organisations developing programmes which apply the learning direct to the work place and give the potential for business impact. Working with such organisations has also enabled the curriculum for other University programmes to be informed, which gives students the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge with the potential for enhanced employability of the student. Commercial links are continually being formed for the development of new and innovative Undergraduate and Masters Programmes.
I have also developed modules which incorporate the use of current appropriate technology to enhance the learning experience of the student, examples include the use of up to date innovative computer business simulation software, together with using the latest technology to support online students, i.e. lecture capturing systems and making short films.
Teaching responsibilities
Programme Leader for CIPS professional programme
Module leader for:
- Systems Thinking and Process Design
- Integrated Business Activity
Lecturing (subjects)-
- Leadership & Management
- Operations Management
- Systems Thinking
- Supply Chain Performance
- Quality Management
Research interests
A founder member of the Systems Thinking and Organisational Change (Sytoc) research group. Sytoc is a research group focusing on the service sector in both public and private organisations. Simon has conducted systems thinking and organisational change research projects within organisations across the UK. The outputs from the research have been used to inform the curriculum for systems related programmes, and have been presented at conferences. A
Membership of professional bodies and advisory committees
- Chartered Management Institute
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Additional Interests and Activities
I am passionate about business improvement and working with organisations to learn from the application of business improvement methods.
Outside of work my passion is motor racing, I am a championship winning driver and also design and build racing engines. I am a regular gym user and league squash player.
Postgraduate qualifications
- MBA, University of Derby
