Education: B. A. Hons (Geography, Aberystwyth), Dip. P. M. (Aston University), M.Phil. (Management Learning, Lancaster), Ph. D. (Management Learning, Lancaster).
Ann's current research interests lie at the intersection of organizational studies, philosophy, and communications, to explore how organizational members shape culture, identities, and action within everyday conversations. In particular, she is interested in examining the relationship between linguistic practices and collaborative, responsive, and ethical ways of managing organizations. Other interests include identity work; developing reflexive approaches to management research, practice, and learning; and examining ways of helping students become critical thinkers and reflexive practitioners.
Her recent publications include collaborating with Mary Jo Hatch on the second edition of the book, Organization Theory: Modern, Symbolic, and Postmodern Perspectives, and articles in the Journal of Management Studies, Organization Studies, Human Relations, and Management Learning. In 2002 she was awarded the Breaking the Frame Award from the Journal of Management Inquiry for the article 'that best exemplifies a challenge to existing thought'.
