Applied Management
This research supports teaching by bringing current industry challenges, case studies, and practical frameworks into the classroom. Students develop skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and leadership through exposure to real research projects and applied examples. Strong connections to the profession ensure that learning remains relevant and prepares graduates for management roles across a wide range of sectors.
Master of Applied Management | Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)(external link)
Key areas include leadership, organisational behaviour, business analytics, stakeholder management, and system resilience.
Research staff in Applied Management
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Anna Mae Angeles Tutor | Master of Applied Management
Anna Mae Angeles’s work focuses on applied management practice across areas such as people management, service delivery, IT service management, leadership development, coaching and mentoring, programme management, organisational development, and marketing. Her expertise reflects a broad, practical understanding of how organisations function and develop.
This experience supports teaching by bringing real-world management practices into the classroom. Students benefit from her knowledge of leadership and organisational development, helping them understand how management concepts apply in professional settings. Her work also connects to the profession through its focus on practical skills and real organisational challenges.
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Juan Liang Tutor | Applied Management
Dr Juan Liang’s research focuses on organisational behaviour, particularly organisational identity, identity work, and communication during organisational change. She has published in reputable academic journals and presented her work at leading international conferences, contributing to knowledge about how organisations manage change.
Juan integrates her research into teaching by strengthening the understanding of current management practices and supporting students in developing industry-relevant projects. Her work helps students understand organisational dynamics and prepares them to respond effectively to change in professional settings, supporting both learning and professional relevance.
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Dr Paul Aitken
Dr Paul Aitken’s research focuses on the theory and practice of leadership development, particularly in the areas of change, agile leadership, and sustainability, with a strong international scope. Building on over 15 years of applied research, his current research explores the identification of sustainability leadership practices through UK academic journal submissions and book publications featuring the role of business leaders in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.
Paul uses this research to inform his teaching by developing course content and design focused on improving sustainability leadership. His work supports curriculum development at a postgraduate level, as well as strengthening links with the profession thought leaders and senior executives. This positions NMIT at the forefront of the contemporary and growing field of leadership development learning.
