Paul Wyton

Dr Paul Wyton is a Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University's Department of Service Sector Management within the Sheffield Business School. He specializes in facilities management education and applied research, serving as course leader for the Foundation Degree in FM and contributing to MBA programs. His work focuses on integrating real-world industry challenges into curricula through research projects like Spaceworks development and corporate social responsibility in facilities management.

Education:

• Doctorate in Facilities Management (2016, Sheffield Hallam University)
• MBA (1997, London Metropolitan University)
• Bachelor of Arts in Sport (1986, United Kingdom)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2007)

Research Interests: Paul’s work bridges academic theory and practical application in facilities management, emphasizing change management, lean methodologies, and sustainability. His research explores systemic approaches to organizational transformation, HR-FM integration, and the role of facilities managers in ethical corporate practices. Recent studies address urban greenspace governance and the psychological impacts of workplace design.

Advising & Grants:

• Supervised doctoral research on semiconductor industry leadership and systemic problem-solving methods.
• Active in industry-linked projects such as NHS CAFM system skill requirements and Lean healthcare asset optimization.