Neil Smith

Neil Smith is a Lecturer in International Business at Worcester Business School, University of Worcester, where he serves as International Lead for Undergraduate Students and Director of China Studies. His academic focus spans Human Resource Management, Leadership, and Organizational Culture, with practical expertise in Executive Coaching and Change Management.

• PhD researcher studying leadership of portfolio workers for employee engagement
• MSc in HR Management from University of Worcester
• Accredited by CIPD and CMI in HR and Leadership programs

Neil's 'Prac-ademic' approach combines academic rigor with real-world applications. He has led course development, apprenticeships, and international collaboration initiatives, particularly in East/Southeast Asia. His work emphasizes improving organizational health through people-centric strategies.

Voluntary roles include Chair of the Black Country CIPD Branch. He actively integrates his research into teaching, maintaining affiliations with Worcester Business School's Department of Management and Finance.