Samir Diss

Samir Diss is a Postgraduate Research Student and guest lecturer at the University of Essex. He holds a BSc in Business and Management (2016) and an MBA (2017) from the University of Bath. His PhD research focuses on the role of emotional experiences and identity-work in organisational change, supervised by Dr. Noelia-Sarah Reynolds, Dr. Danielle Tucker, and Dr. Martin Harris. He teaches modules including 'Strategic Consulting' for the Undergraduate Business Management program, 'Analysing Business Impact of Organisational Change' for the MSc in Organisational Change, and leads the Management Consulting Module on the Essex MBA.

His research interests span identity-work dynamics, AI-driven business transformation, and emotional sensemaking in organisational change. Professionally, he serves as Managing Partner at 6 Sided Dice, an AI Transformation Consultancy, advising sectors like public services, construction, and higher education on AI integration. He collaborates with C-suite executives to align AI strategies with organisational goals, emphasizing cloud transformations and digital operational efficiency.

Samir’s work bridges academic rigor with industry application, contributing to both scholarly discourse and practical advancements in AI-driven organisational change. His research highlights the human dimensions of change, particularly how emotions and identity influence strategic outcomes.