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Michael Butler is Professor of Management at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ Business School, UK, and Visiting Professor at Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance, China. Prior to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ Business School I worked at Aston Business School and Cranfield School of Management.

Michael is Founder/Director of The TRANSFORMATION Project (www.thetransformationproject.co.uk). The Project captures his research interests in understanding the process and practice of change from a multi-disciplinary perspective (institutional, biological and historical).

He is on the Editorial Board of Complexity, Governance and Networks and Asia Pacific Journal of Business Administration. He publishes in leading management and organization journals (British Journal of Management, Human Relations, International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, The Leadership Quarterly, Organization Science and Public Management Review - all rated 4* [out of 4] internationally excellent).

He has co-authored one book and co-edited three. One of the books is a textbook about ‘Organisational Behaviour’ (CIPD) and the most recent is titled ‘Embedding Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics in Business Education’ (Edward Elgar).

His engaged scholarship (funded to c£1.5m) has been recognized (CMI and ESRC), and the OECD used his research to evaluate international policy implementation. An ERDF project facilitated measurable growth across 38 SMEs, and in 2019 knowledge was transferred about measuring growth evidencing US$13,925,474.60 (£11,406,000) Gross Value added to the Nairobi economy, and 357 jobs created.

In 2015, he became Fellow, RSA (Royal Society for Arts). In 2017, Senior Fellow, HEA (Higher Education Academy), and Fellow, CMI (Chartered Management Institute).

• MA: MSt. in the History of Design (Pass with Distinction)
  University of Oxford, 2013–2016
• PhD: The Rise and Rise of the New Public Management
  University of Warwick, 1995–2000
• BA: History (Hons)
  University of Durham, 1985–1988
• BA: Certificate in Field Archaeology
  University of London , 1984–1985

Currently I teach postgraduates:

-ÌýInt'l Strategic Management 2023/24 (there is a double running of this module given the size of the cohort)

-ÌýCorporate Strategy 2023/24

I will also supervise projects.

1. I can supervise within Business and Management.

2. My research interests focus on organisational change, taking a multi-disciplinary perspective (transformational, biological and historical).

3. I have a specific project called The TRANSFORMATION Project (www.thetransformationproject.co.uk) and I'm looking for research students to contribute to this research agenda.

4. I have some live projects, again, I'm looking for research students:

- Investigating Future Prosperity - How Management Skills can Boost Growth in the Regions and Beyond 

This project is an extension of the supervisory team’s contribution to the CMI's latest policy paper which focused on the West Midlands Future Prosperity. The new project will address the important topic of boosting growth through management skills by comparing and contrasting three regions including Wales, the North East and the West Midlands. There are wider implications by addressing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Qualitative methods will be used to reveal key themes and build towards new theory, especially related to place leadership. There is a practice dimension which delivers impact by helping regional organisations such as SMEs to grow.

- Sustainable Heritage and Social Innovation as Enablers of UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 

In 2015, UNESCO published a policy document for the integration of a sustainable development perspective into the processes of the World Heritage Convention. In other words, for the first time, the role of heritage and creativity is seen as an enabler of sustainable development across the Sustainable Development Goals. In order to develop and test new approaches, this project will compare and contrast two live projects which are in the process of bringing heritage sites into re-use with an emphasis on community involvement. Action research will surface concepts and practices about sustainable heritage. There will be a wider contribution to social innovation and emergent theory in this field.

2024

• Published
  Ullah, K., Butler, M., McDonald, M. & Griffiths, G., 1 Sept 2024.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M. & Cunliffe, A., Jul 2024, In: Journal of Management Studies. 61, 5, p. 1766-1791
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2022

• Published
  Borland, H., Butler, M., Elliott, C. & Traczykowski, L., 1 Aug 2022, Embedding Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics in Business Education. Borland, H., Butler, M., Elliott, C. & Ormrod, N. (eds.). Edward Elgar
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

2020

• Published
  Butler, M. J. R. & Ferlie, E., 1 Apr 2020, In: British Journal of Management. 31, 2, p. 344-364 21 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2018

• Published
  Butler, M. J., Szwejczewski, M. & Sweeney, M., 1 May 2018, In: Production Planning and Control. 29, 5, p. 386-402 17 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M. J., Pavlovic, S., Pavlovic, A. & Kazmi, S. B., 14 Aug 2018, Routledge Handbook of Organizational Change in Africa. Ovadje, F. & Aryee, S. (eds.). United Kingdom: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

2017

• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., Lee, N. & Senior, C., 1 Oct 2017, In: Human Relations. 70, 10, p. 1171-1190 20 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., 5 Jun 2017, In: Leadership and Organization Development Journal. 38, 4, p. 564-575 12 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2016

• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., O'Broin, H. L. R., Lee, N. & Senior, C., 1 Oct 2016, In: International Journal of Management Reviews. 18, 4, p. 542–559
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2014

• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., 16 Jan 2014, In: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 7, 720.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Brookes, N., Butler, M., Dey, P. & Clark, R., 31 Dec 2014, In: International Journal of Managing Projects in Business. 7, 2, p. 231-246 16 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2013

• Published
  O'Broin, H. L. R., Butler, M. J. R., Lee, N. & Senior, C., 2013, ESRC research capacity building clusters. Clegg, B., Scully, J. & Bryson, J. (eds.). Aston University, p. 141-150 10 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R. & Brookes, N., 3 Jan 2013, ESRC.
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
• Published
  Reddy, P., Butler, M. J., Senior, C. & Wood, J., 1 Mar 2013, Good practice guide in learning and teaching. Green, J. & Higson, H. (eds.). Aston University, p. 27-28 2 p. (Good practice guide in learning and teaching).
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

2012

• Published
  Butler, M., 17 Apr 2012, Ready for change? Transition through turbulence to reformation and transformation. Heimer-Rathbone, C. L. (ed.). Palgrave Macmillan, p. 29-52 24 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• Published
  Lee, N., Senior, C. & Butler, M., 1 Apr 2012, In: Leadership Quarterly. 23, 2, p. 213-218 6 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M., 2 May 2012, ESRC.
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., Crundwell, D. & Sweeney, M., 2012, European Foundation for Management Development.
  Research output: Other contribution
• Published
  Lee, N., Senior, C. & Butler, M., 1 Jul 2012, In: Journal of Management. 38, 4, p. 921-931 11 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Gheorghiu, L. & Butler, M., 2012, In: Nevi Sara Kali. 3, p. 152-155 4 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2011

• Published
  Rose, E. & Butler, M., 1 Jan 2011, Introduction to organisational behaviour. Butler, M. & Rose, E. (eds.). CIPD, p. 440-443 4 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• Published
  Butler, M., Bezant-Niblett, K. & Caine, K., 1 Jan 2011, Introduction to organisational behaviour. Butler, M. & Rose, E. (eds.). CIPD, p. 237-267 31 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• Published
  Butler, M. & Rose, E., 1 Jan 2011, Introduction to organisational behaviour. Butler, M. & Rose, E. (eds.). CIPD, p. 1-10 10 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• Published
  Butler, M. (Editor) & Rose, E. (Editor), 1 Jan 2011, CIPD.
  Research output: Book/Report › Book
• Published
  Senior, C., Lee, N. & Butler, M., 1 May 2011, In: Organization Science. 22, 3, p. 804-815 12 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M., 8 Mar 2011, ESRC.
  Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
• Published
  Butler, M., 31 Jul 2011
  Research output: Other contribution
• Published
  Telle, N.-T., Senior, C. & Butler, M., 1 Apr 2011, In: Personality and Individual Differences. 50, 4, p. 523-526 4 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2010

• Published
  Butler, M., 2010, In: Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. 4, 2, p. 142-145 4 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R. & Reddy, P., 2010, In: Journal of European Industrial Training. 34, 8-9, p. 772-789 18 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R. & Gheorghiu, L., 2010, In: Education and Training. 52, 6/7, p. 450-462 13 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., Wilkinson, J. & Allen, P. M., 1 Apr 2010, In: Public Policy and Administration. 25, 2, p. 137-155 19 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R. & Gheorghiu, L., 1 Oct 2010, In: Public Administration and Development. 30, 4, p. 235-246 12 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Roberts, A. & Butler, M., 2010, In: Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism. 9, 3, p. 270-285 16 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., 1 Feb 2010, Good practice guide in learning and teaching. Higson, H. & Green, J. (eds.). Aston University, Vol. 7. p. 24-26 3 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• Published
  Lee, N., Butler, M. J. R. & Senior, C., 1 Dec 2010, In: Der Markt. 49, 3-4, p. 129-131 3 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M., 1 Dec 2010, In: LARCI Newsletter. 2010, Winter, p. 9 1 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M., 1 Sept 2010, In: Project Manager Today. p. 17 1 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M., 1 Oct 2010, Aston University.
  Research output: Other contribution

2009

• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., 2009.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• Published
  Gheorghiu, L. & Butler, M., 2009, In: Annals of Dunărea de Jos University. 20, p. 50-67 18 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., Sweeney, M. & Crundwell, D., 19 Jun 2009, In: International Journal of Operations and Production Management. 29, 7, p. 670-691 22 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M. & Palmer, M., 2009, Aston University.
  Research output: Book/Report › Book
• Published
  Butler, M., 2009, Aston University.
  Research output: Book/Report › Other report
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., 2009, In: Journal of Leadership Studies.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., 2009.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• Published
  Lee, N., Senior, C., Butler, M. & Fuchs, R., 9 Feb 2009, In: Nature Precedings. online
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Senior, C., Butler, M. J. R., Wood, J. & Reddy, P. A., 1 Jan 2009, Good practice guide in learning and teaching. Green, J. & Higson, H. (eds.). Aston University, p. 18-30 13 p. (Good practice guide in learning and teaching).
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• Published
  Butler, M., 1 Dec 2009, Aston University.
  Research output: Other contribution

2008

• Published
  Butler, M. J. R. & West, M. A., 10 Mar 2008, Strategic human resource management. Resources, A. C. F. H. (ed.). CIPD
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• Published
  Saad, G., Stanton, A. A., Lee, N., Senior, C. & Butler, M. J., 2008, p. 33.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• Published
  Senior, C., Butler, M. & Lee, N., 1 May 2008, In: American Journal of Bioethics. 8, 5, p. 20-21 2 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M., 2008, Aston University.
  Research output: Book/Report › Book
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., 30 Jul 2008, In: Journal of Consumer Behaviour. 7, 4/5, p. 415-419 5 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R. & Taha, A. Z., 10 Mar 2008, Strategic human resource management. for Human Resources, A. C. (ed.). CIPD, p. 33-62 30 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., 10 Mar 2008, CIPD.
  Research output: Book/Report › Book
• Published
  Butler, M., Shah, N. & Reddy, P., 2008, BAM2008 conference proceedings. British Academy of Management
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• Published
  Butler, M. & West, M., 10 Mar 2008, Strategic human resource management. Resources, A. C. F. H. (ed.). CIPD, p. 263-295 33 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• Published
  Lee, N., Butler, M. J. R. & Senior, C., 5 Aug 2008, In: Nature Precedings. online
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., Wilkinson, J. & Allen, P., 2008.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• Published
  Senior, C., Lee, N. & Butler, M., 1 Jan 2008, In: American Journal of Bioethics. 8, 1, p. 54-55 2 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R. & Allen, P. M., 2008, In: Public Management Review. 10, 3, p. 421-440 20 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2007

• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., 10 Jul 2007, In: International Journal of Quality and Standards. 2, 1, p. 1-39 39 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Senior, C., Thomson, K., Badger, J. & Butler, M. J. R., 1 Nov 2007, The social cognitive neuroscience of corporate thinking. Senior, C. & Butler, M. J. (eds.). United Kingdom: Blackwell, p. 142-162 21 p. (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences).
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R. & Allen, P., 2007.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R. & Senior, C., 1 Nov 2007, The social cognitive neuroscience of corporate thinking. Senior, C. & Butler, M. J. (eds.). United Kingdom: Blackwell, p. 206-210 5 p. (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences).
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• Published
  Senior, C., Lau, A. & Butler, M. J. R., 1 Feb 2007, In: International Journal of Psychophysiology. 63, 2, p. 186-191 6 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Senior, C. (Editor) & Butler, M. J. (Editor), 1 Nov 2007, United Kingdom: Blackwell. (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences)
  Research output: Book/Report › Book
• Published
  Butler, M. & Senior, C., 1 Nov 2007, Social cognitive neuroscience of organisations. Butler, M. & Senior, C. (eds.). United Kingdom: Blackwell, p. 1-17 17 p. (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences).
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

2006

• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., 1 Sept 2006, In: Journal on Management. 1, 2, p. 57-69 13 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., Lau, A. & Senior, C., 2006, Aston University, (Aston Business School research papers).
  Research output: Working paper
• Published
  Badger, J. R., Thomson, K. V. G., Senior, C. & Butler, M. J. R., 1 May 2006, p. 159.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., Badger, J. R., Thomson, K. V. G. & Senior, C., 2006, Proceedings of the British Association for Cognitive Neuroscience. British Association for Cognitive Neuroscience, Vol. 33. p. 69-69 1 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., Badger, J. R., Thomson, K. V. G. & Senior, C., 2006, Proceedings of the British Psychological Society. United Kingdom: British Psychological Society, Vol. 14. p. 159-160 2 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., 2006, The increasing momentum of momentum trading in the UK stock market In Almanac 2006. Higson, H. (ed.). Harriman House Publishing
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• Published
  Butler, M., 2006, Good practice in teaching and learning guide. Higson, H. (ed.). Aston University, Vol. 3. p. 30-36 7 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

2004

• Published
  Butler, M., 2004, Good practice guide in learning and teaching. Higson, H. (ed.). Aston University, Vol. 2. p. 14-16 3 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• Published
  Butler, M. & Sweeney, M., 2004, Aston University.
  Research output: Book/Report › Book
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R. & Allen, P., 2004.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• Published
  Wilson, S., Butler, M., James, K., Partington, D., Singh, V. & Vinnicombe, S., 2004, In: Women in Management Review. 19, 4, p. 186-195 10 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2003

• Published
  Butler, M., 2003, IDeA and Socitm.
  Research output: Book/Report › Book
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., 1 Dec 2003, In: British Journal of Management. 14, S1, p. S47-S60
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Wilson, S., Butler, M. J. R., James, K., Partington, D., Singh, V. & Vinicombe, S., 2003.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2002

• Published
  Hartley, J., Butler, M. J. R. & Benington, J., 2002, In: Public Management Review. 4, 3, p. 387-404 18 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., 2002.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2001

• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., 2001.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• Published
  Butler, M., 2001, Strategy and Practice, Lesson 8, The Warwick MBA by distance learning. University of Warwick
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., 2001.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• Published
  Kakabadse, A., Butler, M. & Myers, A., 2001, Cabinet Office.
  Research output: Book/Report › Book
• Published
  Butler, M. J. R., 2001.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

1999

• Published
  Butler, M. & Keith, G., 7 Jun 1999, Hodder Education.
  Research output: Book/Report › Book

2024

• The TRANSFORMATION Project (see www.thetransformationproject.co.uk) is part of the regional growth solution having had historic impact in this area. The Project helps organisations to re-think their overall, operational or project management strategies in response to the pressures from outside and inside their organisation. It achieves this principally through deploying a prototype Receptivity for Change Toolset developed by the PI in a previous ESRC project (RES- 189-25- 0025). The Toolset measures capability in management, leadership and other key areas eg innovation. However, after user feedback, to fulfil our aim of helping SMEs in (North) Wales identify their readiness for growth and propensity for innovation, we need to update the prototype of The Receptivity for Change Toolset to re-align it with current organisational expectations, such as the drive to digitisation.

  Funding awarded through the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ Innovation and Impact Award (Research Wales Innovation Funding). Value = £34,612

  1 Aug 2024 – 31 Jul 2025

  Activity: Other (Contributor)

• 01/06/2024 – 28/02/2025 (Active)

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