Patricia Pryce
International Centre for Women Leaders,
Cranfield School of Management
Qualifications
BSC Social Psychology Loughborough University
MSc Organisational Psychology University of Hertfordshire
MRes in Research Methodology Cranfield University
Post graduate diploma in Training & Development Leicester University
Background
Patricia started her career in human resource management, initially in the retail and distribution sector and then in the leisure and fitness industry. She has run her own management development consultancy for around 15 years.
Research Topic
How do individuals develop and use social capital for senior level career development? Is this a gendered process?
Research Issue
Underrepresentation of women at the most senior levels within organisations.
Sector
Private sector.
Research Methods
Qualitative using Nvivo software.
Theoretical Perspective
Social capital theory; social identity theory; relational identification.
Why I Chose Cranfield
1. The International Centre for Women Leaders has world class renown and has a global network reach.
2. Professor Vinnicombe has 30 years experience in this field of research.
3. Cranfield School of Management is regarded as a leading business school and provides structured support for PhD students.