Hilary Duckett

Biography

I have over 20 years’ experience in educational management and consultancy in the UK and in Asia. I've led a number of teams operationally and strategically including teams of disciplinary experts and university-wide roles in teaching and learning innovation and development. My research interests include leadership and entrepreneurship pedagogy. I am currently employed as Director of the Plymouth Business School. PBS has over 2000 students (23% international) enrolled and employs approximately 120 academics and professional support staff. I have a strategic leadership role which includes portfolio development, marketing and branding, student recruitment and programme delivery. I recently led a number of consultancy projects in the regional health sector including the design of a senior leadership development programme. PBS is luanching the Futures Entrepreneurship Centre in November 2013 and this will have a significant University and regional role in fostering innovation and business generation. Part of this development has included a strategic partnership with Babson College.

Research Interest

Undertaking leadership research particularly in a public sector framework and from social constructionist and grounded perspectives. Researching and publishing in the field of entrepreneurship and leadership education.