Professor Lois Farquharson
- 01202 968702
- lfarquharson@bournemouth.ac.uk
- Professor & Executive Dean
- Dorset House D139, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB
Biography
Lois was appointed as the Executive Dean of Bournemouth University Business School in October 2019. She previously worked with Bournemouth University in a range of leadership roles including Head of the Human Resources and Organisational Behaviour Department, Leadership, Strategy & Organisations Department, and Deputy Dean for Education & Professional Practice in the Faculty of Management & The Business School.
The practice of change and continuous improvement is a focus throughout Lois's leadership roles to date. She is particularly committed to leading courageously with a kind heart, ensuring inclusivity, and taking colleagues' wellbeing into account when moving forward in a challenging HE environment. As a Chartered Manager and Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, Lois is a volunteer member in the CMI South West Regional Board which supports the positive development of managers and leaders across sectors and businesses. Lois is also an an Academic Fellow of the CIPD, supporting the identity and development of the HR Profession...
Lois is active in applied research and knowledge exchange in various areas including leadership development/ practice, HRM good practice, inclusivity and diversity and has enjoyed collaborating with various organisations including NHS, Local Councils, and the Police Force. She has supervised PhD and DBA theses in a range of areas including culture change, lean management/continuous improvement, readiness for change, organisational and environmental sustainability, employee engagement, leadership practice, and public sector partnership working.
moreFavourites
- Britton, I., Callender, M. and Farquharson, L., 2023. Special beginnings: An explorative study of the early career experiences of volunteer special constables. Police Journal, 96 (4), 611-625.
- Farquharson, L., 2022. Leading and Managing Change. In: Rosser, E. and Wood, C., eds. Leading and Managing in Contemporary Health and Social Care. Elsevier.
- Devis-Rozental, C. and Farquharson, L., 2020. Positive education as a tool to humanise higher education. Humanising Higher Education: A Positive Approach to Enhancing Wellbeing. 49-63.
- Farquharson, L., 2020. Leading with a Kind Heart. In: Devis-Rozental, C. and Clarke, S., eds. Humanising Higher education: A positive approach to achieve wellbeing. Springer.
- Devis-Rozental, C. and Farquharson, L., 2020. What influences students in their development of socio-emotional intelligence whilst at university? Higher Education Pedagogies, 5 (1), 294-309.
- Farquharson, L., Sinha, T. and Clarke, S., 2018. Researching organisational change in higher education: A Holistic Tripartite approach. Electronic Journal of Business Research Methods, 16 (3), 150-161.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person's work contributes towards the following SDGs:
Decent work and economic growth
"Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all"
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
"Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation"
