Ann Smith

Ann Smith is a Lecturer in Business Management and Program Convenor (Graduate Certificate of Management) at The Australian National University's Research School of Management, within the ANU College of Business and Economics. She holds a Master of Technology (Information Systems) from Swinburne University of Technology, a Master of Business (Project Management) and a Master of Philosophy (Project Management) from ANU. Her academic career focuses on teaching Evidence-Based Management, Project Management, and Business Analysis.

Educational Background:

• Master of Technology (Information Systems), Swinburne University of Technology
• Master of Business (Project Management), ANU
• Master of Philosophy (Project Management), ANU

Research & Teaching Focus: Ann’s work bridges academic research and industry practice, emphasizing Evidence-Based Management, Agile Analysis frameworks, and leadership succession strategies. Her teaching spans undergraduate, postgraduate, and MBA programs, including courses like Technology & Project Management (MGMT7020) and hybrid programs for the National Indigenous Australians Agency.

Recent Contributions: Her research explores project management compliance behaviors and organizational agility. Key contributions include frameworks for responsive project analysis and leadership succession strategies, presented at conferences like LinuxConfAU and AIPM.

Awards & Recognition:

• Top Reviewer Award (Public & Non-Profit Division), Academy of Management (2024)
• Outstanding Reviewer Award (Organizational Behavior Division), Academy of Management (2023)
• CBE Commendation for Teaching Excellence, ANU (2022)

Teaching & Advocacy: Ann leads initiatives promoting Indigenous education through ANU’s NAIDOC Week contributions and has delivered workshops for the Department of Home Affairs and Social Services on Evidence-Based Management. Her work integrates ethical practices and community engagement across public, private, and community sectors.