Bristol Leadership and Change Centre (BLCC)

Bristol Leadership and Change Centre (BLCC) at Bristol Business School, University of the West of England, is incredibly proud to congratulate our very own Dr. Harriet Shortt on being named a 2024 Woman of Influence by The Planner. Harriet has been named one of 54 Women of Influence in 2024 for her pioneering work in … Continue reading "Dr. Harriet Shortt: 2024 The Planner’s Woman of Influence "

We are incredibly lucky here at BLCC to have so many talented researchers within our group. With that in mind we have not one, nor two but three books recently published by members of our team. Join us to celebrate their achievements and learn about their books at the BLCC Triple book launch this month. … Continue reading "Event: Triple book launch."

This is a re-blog from BMJ leader journal by Visiting fellow Rob Sheffield and his co-author Jem Peel . They discuss Pieces of Us, a social history of Greenhill, Swansea  and how a thriving urban place was lost in a generation. In Pieces of Us, our co-author discusses the mixed fortunes of Greenhill, a distinctive Swansea … Continue reading "Pieces of Us – Complexity and Leadership. By Jem Peel and Rob Sheffield"

This is a re-blog from Richard Bolden on the ILA blog in which he discusses the challenges facing higher education leadership and asks those of us working in HE to reflect on what we can do to reclaim our role(s) and responsibilities as leaders in our organizations. I have spent the past two and a … Continue reading "Reclaiming Leadership in Higher Education"

Dr. Jenna Pandeli, Dr Chloe Tarrabain & Dr Mahwish Khan Welcome to the home of our research on ‘The Invisible Labour of New Mothers on Maternity Leave in a Global Pandemic’. Here you will find our full research report, a short video that gives you an insight into our research findings, and you will also … Continue reading "The Invisible Labour of Maternity Leave in a Global Pandemic."

Mark your calendars for a compelling seminar as we welcome Professor Brigid Carroll, a distinguished scholar in the field of leadership, to share her insights on her paper, “The Governmentality of Hope: Retheorising Hope in Leadership.” Join us on the 28th of November for a thought-provoking exploration of leadership and hope. Event Details: Abstract: The … Continue reading "Guest Seminar: Professor Brigid Carroll, The Governmentality of Hope: Retheorising Hope in Leadership"

Dr Selen Kars is a valued member of BLCC, an Associate Professor in Organisation Studies. Her research seeks to understand how entrepreneurs, leaders and organisations develop their capabilities for sustainable futures. Some of her notable research includes her work on ‘Unleadership’ developing leaderly capacity of people that are not in formal leadership roles. The Creative Dilemma … Continue reading "Behind the Canvas: Balancing Creativity and Entrepreneurship in Arts."

Dr Richard Longman Richard Longman joined The Open University in 2023 after four years at UWE Bristol. His interests emerge from alternative theories and practices of organising, particularly those which enable more equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisations. He currently serves as Chair of the CMS Division of the Academy of Management. In this article he … Continue reading "Doing books, careers, and book launches differently"