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Kathryn Thory is a Lecturer in Management in the Department of Strategy and Organisation at Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde, where she has been a faculty member since 2009. She is affiliated with the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation and holds a background in work psychology and sociology.
Her research spans management training and development, gender and organisational studies, experiential learning, and reflective practice. She explores how individuals cultivate personal and professional skills for effective leadership in complex, globalised work environments, with a strong focus on psychological, social, and cultural dimensions.
The recent articles show a consistent trajectory in gender, leadership, emotional intelligence, and workplace dynamics, particularly focusing on women's experiences, disclosure practices, and training effectiveness. Her work integrates theoretical depth with practical implications for organisational development.
- Emerald Literati Citation of Excellence (2008)
- Shortlisted, Alan Moon Memorial Prize (2013)
- Prize for research on internationalisation of HRM (2009)
She has received research grants from the ESRC, The Carnegie Trust, and internal university sources. She supervises postgraduate and PhD students and has been nominated four times for the Strathclyde Teaching Excellence Award. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has a Post-graduate Certificate in Academic Practice (highly commended).
Kathryn is active in the academic community, serving as a peer reviewer for journals like Human Relations and participating in conferences such as the British Academy of Management and the University Forum for Human Resource Development. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to gender equality and decent work.
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