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Biography
Simon joined the university in January 2018 and is a Senior Lecturer in Management within the Department of Management.
Prior to joining the university, Simon lectured at Bradford University School of Management (2012-2017), Essex Business School, University of Essex (2009-2012), and Lancaster University School of Management (2006-2012). Simon’s research and teaching specialisms include leadership, organisational analysis, and qualitative research methods.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Leadership
- Organisation Studies
- Qualitative Research
- Sociology
- Psychoanalysis
- Organisational analysis
- Poststructuralist perspectives on leadership
- Value of leading and following
- Embodiment and equality in contemporary organisational life
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 SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Projects
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Neurodiversity at Work: Developing neuro-inclusive organisations and disability confident leaders
Kelly, S. (PI) & Bend, G. (CoPI)
1/09/25 → 31/08/27
Project: Research
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Neurodiversity at Work: How-to Guide
Kelly, S. & Bend, G., 1 Dec 2024, Business in the Community. 12 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Teaching leadership critically: A metamodern remix
Sutherland, N. & Kelly, S., 24 May 2024, The Routledge Critical Companion to Leadership Studies. Knights, D., Liu, H., Smolović-Jones, O. & Wilson, S. (eds.). 1st ed. Routledge, p. 280-293 14 p. (Routledge Companions in Business and Management).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Process Theory Approaches to Leadership
Kelly, S., 3 Apr 2023, The SAGE Handbook of Leadership . Schedlitzki, D., Larsson, M., Carroll, B., Bligh, M. C. & Epitropaki, O. (eds.). 2nd ed. SAGE Publications, p. 285-295 11 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Leadership and Process
Kelly, S., 1 Nov 2022, Leadership: Contemporary Critical Perspectives. Carroll, B., Ford, J. & Taylor, S. (eds.). 3rd ed. SAGE Publications, p. 185-204 20 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Towards a feminist parental ethics
Kelly, S. & Senior, A., 1 Mar 2021, In: Gender, Work and Organization. 28, 2, p. 807-825 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access15 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Neurodiversity and Neuronormativity in Leadership and Management Research and Practice
Kelly, S. (Speaker)
29 Jun 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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School of Business Education and Law Annual Research Conference
Kelly, S. (Chair)
29 Jun 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Organizing Neuro-normality: A neurodivergent reading of leadership and management education
Kelly, S. (Speaker)
Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Creating a Neurodiversity Staff Group. Leeds Beckett University Colleague Network Re-launch Event May 2024
Kelly, S. (Invited speaker)
8 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Keynote: The Neurodiversity Staff Group and Me
Kelly, S. (Speaker)
14 Mar 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Halloween: Turning to the Supernatural to Work through Our Anxieties
24/10/18 → 29/10/18
3 Media contributions
Press/Media: Expert Comment