Paul Gooderham

Prof Paul Gooderham is a Professor of Human Resource Management at Middlesex University's Business School Research department, holding a fractional appointment since 2022. Previously, he served as a Professor at NHH Norwegian School of Economics (1994–2022) and Associate Professor at NTNU (pre-1994). His primary research focuses on comparative HRM, multinational enterprises, and innovation in established firms. He leads the hybrid DBA program emphasizing organizational change leadership.

Education & Background:
- Former roles at NTNU and NHH Norwegian School of Economics.
- Awarded the NHH 'Outstanding Researcher' award (2022), recognizing his contributions every five years.

Research Interests:
- Comparative HRM through CRANET, the world's largest HRM research network.
- Global strategy and management, including digital transformation in incumbent firms and institutional impacts on HR policies.
- Leadership development programs' role in fostering social capital and knowledge sharing in MNEs.

Key Contributions:
- Co-authored textbooks: Global Strategy and Management (2019), International Management: Theory and Practice (2014, 2003).
- Published extensively in journals like Journal of World Business, Journal of Management Studies, and Strategic Management Journal.

Awards & Recognition:

• NHH 'Outstanding Researcher' Award (2022)

Advising & Grants:

• Supervising Neelofer Mashood's PhD on 'leadership of change projects' in organizations.
• Focus on global leadership development and organizational transformation.

Labs/Teams:
- Active contributor to CRANET and collaborative projects on multinational enterprise governance and digital innovation.