Paula Kane

Biography

 Paula has been teaching and researching for over 10 years in both the UK and New Zealand. She is primarily interested in how technology impacts how we work, from the way we communicate to how we ‘do’ work. This extends into how work might look in the future and how we use conversations as effective performance management tools. Paula is an expert in the qualitative analysis tool, NVivo hosting both training and workshops throughout the world. Paula completed her PhD in organisational communication at the University of Ulster before taking up an academic position in Ulster (2005-2010). Her PhD explored the role of technology in Organisational Communication.

Research Interest

Paula’s current research interests fall across five broad areas: The use of technology for communication within organisational settings, with specific focus upon the use and efficacy of social media. The future of work Performance management practices The transfer of training from the classroom to the workplace, which considers how educators and other stakeholders can make training more effective for the individual and their organisation. The role of computer-aided qualitative data analysis software (CAQDAS) within the research process.