Lyle Benson

Dr. Lyle Benson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management and Organizations at MacEwan University’s School of Business. He holds a PhD from the University of Alberta, along with an MAABS, BEd, and CHRP certification. His research focuses on holistic leadership development, including undergraduate skill development in leadership, teamwork, and negotiation, alongside academic integrity and Indigenous collaboration in education.

Dr. Benson’s expertise spans leadership training, team-building, and student confidence development. His work emphasizes practical applications, such as hybrid learning models and e-learning tools for academic integrity. Notable contributions include a Canadian case study on Indigenous collaboration in leadership education and a university-wide academic integrity tutorial.

His publications highlight trends in professional skills education, negotiation training, and the permanency of confidence development. Awards include the Best Paper Award at the 21st EDINEB Conference (2014) for research on hybrid activities enhancing student skills. While no advising or grant information is explicitly stated, his work reflects a strong focus on curriculum design and institutional differentiation in business education.