Neil Ralph

Neil Ralph is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Lancaster University's Management School, serving as Programme Director for the MSc in Information Technology, Management and Organisational Change (ITMOC) and the MA in Hospice Leadership. He leads Degree Apprenticeships at Lancaster and specializes in leadership development, organizational change, and contemplative pedagogy. Ralph holds a Master's in Project Management and certifications in Coaching and Academic Practice from Lancaster University.

• Education: MSc Project Management (Lancaster), Postgraduate Certificates in Coaching and Academic Practice (Lancaster)
• Research Focus: Coaching in classrooms, student attendance dynamics, and leadership support groups
• Professional Experience: Former project manager in aerospace, executive education consultant for organizations like Airbus and Hospice UK

Ralph's work integrates mindfulness and reflective practices into leadership training. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and advises the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. His recent research addresses student attendance challenges and the role of peer support in leadership integrity.

Publications span topics from educational partnerships to existential leadership, emphasizing practical and theoretical contributions to higher education innovation.