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Dr. Toby Newstead is a Senior Lecturer in Management at the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, University of Tasmania. She is an internationally respected scholar in leadership, with expertise in leadership development, ethics, character, and volunteer leadership. Her work bridges academic research and practical application through deep industry engagement and community partnerships in Tasmania.
- PhD, University of Tasmania, 2019
- Bachelor Degree, Royal Roads University, Canada, 2009
- Graduate Certificate in Research, University of Tasmania, 2017
Her research focuses on leadership development, leader character, place-based leadership, and the role of virtues in effective leadership. She explores leadership in diverse contexts such as emergency volunteering, AI and gender bias, and crisis leadership in higher education. Her approach integrates theoretical rigor with practical relevance, aiming to develop leaders who drive positive change in organizations and communities.
Dr. Newstead’s publications span top journals including Academy of Management Learning & Education, Voluntas, and Organizational Dynamics, and include book chapters and influential white papers. Her recent work emphasizes the integration of research and practice, the purpose of leadership development, and innovative measurement tools such as the Volunteer Leader Behavior Scale.
- Community Engagement Award (2023)
She actively supervises doctoral students on topics like leadership in extreme places and volunteer leadership. She has led multiple funded research projects with partners including the Menzies Foundation, Kravis Leadership Institute, and the Tasmanian Department of Health. She coordinates the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Organisational Capability and the credit-bearing short course Effective Leadership, delivering research-informed, industry-relevant programs. She is also the host of the Menzies Leadership Forum podcast, fostering dialogue between scholars and practitioners. Her work includes co-convening international conferences and delivering high-impact keynotes on leadership ethics, volunteer motivation, and AI in leadership.
