Helen Smith

Helen Smith is a Senior Lecturer at the Business School of Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in Human Resource Management and Leadership Development. Her roles include teaching, research supervision, and academic administration. She holds professional certifications as an NLP Practitioner and maintains memberships with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), ILM, CMI, BAM, and AMED.

Professional Contributions: Helen serves as a Senior Marker for ILM Leadership and Management assignments, an Expert Advisor for the CMI, and a Board Member of EMCC. She also acts as an external examiner for academic programs.

Teaching & Supervision: She oversees MSc programs in Human Resource Management (HRM), International HRM, and the PG Dip in HRM with CIPD accreditation. Her teaching focuses on leadership, organizational behavior, and HR practices.

Awards & Recognition:

• Fellow of the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)
• Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Research Interests: Helen’s work intersects HR strategies, leadership effectiveness, and the application of coaching/mentoring in organizational settings. She emphasizes practical outcomes in management education and workplace performance.