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Dr Matthew Thomas is an Assistant Professor of Strategy and International Business and Director of MBA Programmes at the Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK. He is affiliated with the Department of Strategy and International Business and holds a key leadership role in the MBA programme.
- Ph.D. in Management, Lancaster University, 2019
- SFHEA, Lancaster University, 2020
- MBA, London Business School, 1988
- BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering, Loughborough University, 1984
Matthew Thomas's research focuses on strategic management, innovation, and organizational change, with a particular interest in how physical space influences strategy formation. His work explores emergent strategy, spatial configuration in workplaces, and innovation in organizational settings. He also investigates teaching methodologies, especially ambidextrous teaching models that combine online and in-person learning.
His recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on the interplay between physical workspace design and strategic outcomes. Key trends include the impact of spatial configuration on emergent and unconventional strategies, the role of office environments in fostering innovation, and adaptive teaching models developed during the pandemic. His work bridges management theory with practical organizational design and educational innovation.
Matthew Thomas has not been mentioned as receiving any scientific awards or fellowships.
Matthew Thomas has a background as a practicing manager, including experience with Assa Abloy, a globally innovative company, and running his own business. He also worked in strategy consulting prior to his academic career. He supervises research and teaches courses such as MSc Management (Singapore) – Innovation Management, MBA (Singapore) – Implementing Strategy and Managing Change, and Executive MBA (UK) – Strategy. There is no mention of specific grants or funding in the provided text.
He is actively involved in research related to organizational spaces and strategy, contributing to both academic discourse and practical business education through his leadership in the MBA programme and research on innovation and spatial dynamics.
