Dr. Sam Van Elk

Biography

Sam van Elk is a Lecturer in Management Organisation and Education Lead at King's College London. His research employs sociological frameworks and studies organizational processes to address issues related to public policy management. His current interests focus on collaboration and conflict in public organizations and he has conducted detailed studies on the role of moral values in collaboration, innovative ways of co-creation, and the integration of health and social care. His work primarily concentrates on public service organizations, particularly those within health and social care sectors, and has been published in reputable journals such as Public Management Review and Human Relations. Sam is known for his expertise in values and moral struggles within organizations, coordination and collaborative governance, as well as healthcare policy management. He actively engages with the health and social care sector, managing connections through the Integrated Care Systems Research-Practice Network and teaching modules in public policy management. He also supervises doctoral students and is currently accepting more candidates.

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