Dr. Deborah Blackman

Biography

Professor Deborah Blackman serves as the Associate Dean at UNSW Canberra, specializing in public sector policy implementation, systems-level change, employee performance management, and organizational learning. She completed her PhD at Nottingham Trent University in 2002, focusing on the epistemology of learning organizations. At Nottingham Trent, she obtained post-graduate certificates in learning and teaching as well as research, and holds a Master's degree from Polytechnic Central London and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Surrey. Throughout her career, Professor Blackman has been active in research and publications, contributing significantly to journals such as Public Administration Review, Management Learning, and Human Resources Development Quarterly. Moreover, she has actively engaged in various research projects, including evaluations of the impact of flexible working on productivity and well-being in the ACT public service. She is known for her work in understanding how complex systems operate within public service contexts and has been involved in leading research initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness. Her interests align closely with the ongoing development and transfer of knowledge within organizations, ensuring that her teaching and research combine practical applications with theoretical insights.

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