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Lisa Worrall
Dr Lisa Worrall
postal addressProject Manager , School of the Built Environment, CCI , University of Salford, Salford, M5 4WT.
email addressL.J.Worrall@salford.ac.uk
telephone+44 (0)161 295 6773
website addresshttp://www.wicnet.org.uk/
Key Memberships
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Full Member of Research Centre: Management in Construction Research Centre (MIC)
From October 2009 to present.
Profile Summary

Bid writer: UK, Europe and R&I Commercial ventures Consultant Trainer for the Construction Industry Research and Data Analyst Specialist in Organisational Culture Management in Construction International Journal Reviewer, Editor and Author, committee member of governmental North West Equality and Diversity Committee.  Member of the Emerald Literati Network.

How I Approach My Life and Work

"An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere. The pessimist sees only the red light. But the truly wise person is colour blind".

Dr. Albert Schweitzer

Key Qualifications
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2009
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Professional HE Teacher Status (from Higher Education Academy).
Academy Fellow and Academy Reviewer
2009
PGCert HEPR Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice and Research (from University of Salford).

Distinction classification in examiner transcripts.

2005
Phd Model of Metacocgnition in Lifelong e-Learning (from University of Salford).
Key Publications
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Refereed Journal Articles
2012
Jul
Worrall, L 2012, 'An Exploration of a Pattern Language for e-learning in the UK Construction Industry', accepted following revision.
2012
Jan
Worrall, L 2012, 'Organizational Cultures: Obstacles to Women in the UK Construction Industry', Journal of Psychological Issues in Organizational Culture, 2(4), pp.6-21.abstract
2012
Jan
Worrall, L & Harris, K 2012, 'Using Action Research to Investigate Social Networking Technologies', journal (publication next issue).abstract
2010
Apr
Worrall, L & Stewart, R & Harris, K & Thomas, A & McDermott, P 2010, 'Barriers to Women in the UK Construction Industry', Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 17(3), pp.268-281.abstract
2008
Jun
Ahmed, V & Pathmeswaran, R & Baldry, D & Worrall, L & Abouen, S 2008, 'An Investigation into the Barriers Facing Black and Minority Ethnics in the UK Construction Industry', Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 13(2), pp.83-99.
2008
Apr
Worrall, L & Harris, K & Thomas, A & Jessop, S & Stewart, R & McDermott, P & Platten, A 2008, 'Organisational Cultures: Progression and Retention Barriers to Women in the UK Construction Industry', International Journal of Communities, Organisations and Nations, Vol 8, Iss 3, pp.31-40.abstract
2007
Nov
Worrall, L & Ahmed, V & Pathmeswaran, R & Baldry, D & S., A 2007, 'Cultural Issues Affecting Black and Minority Ethnic Entry, Retention and Progression in the UK Construction Industry', International Journal of Diversity in Organizations, Communities & Nations , Vol 7, Iss 5, pp.275-284.abstract
Papers in Published Conference Proceedings
2010
May
Worrall, L & Harris, K E & Dhar-Bhattacharjee, S & Thomas, A & Stewart, R & McDermott, P 2010, Barriers to Women in Professional Roles in the UK Construction Industry, in: 'CIB 2010 World Conference', University of Salford, Salford, United Kingdom. Conference details: Salford Quays, 11th-13th May 2010, U.K..
2007
Sep
Ahmed, V & Worrall, L & S., A & Pathmeswaran, R & Baldry, D 2007, Socio-Economics and Black and Minority Ethnics in the UK Construction Industry, in: 'Proceedings 23rd Annual ARCOM Conferences', 23 edition, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Loughborough, United Kingdom, pp.399-407. Conference details: Belfast, Northern Ireland.
2007
Apr
Abouen, S & Ahmed, V & Worrall, L & Baldry, D & Pathemeswaran, R 2007, Construction and Black and Minority Ethnics in the North West: Barriers to Entry, Progression and Retention, in: 'SCRI Symposium', Salford University, Salford, UK, p.0. Conference details: 2007 SCRI Symposium, University of Salford, UK.abstract
Reports for External Bodies
2009
Jun
Worrall, L & Bhattacharjee, S 2009, 'Equality and Diversity Guidance Framework for Procurement', for: NWDA, NWDA, Manchester, England.
2008
Dec
Worrall, L 2008, 'Energy Usage Patterns and Demand Reduction Strategies', for: EPSRC, Special literature review, London, UK.
Key Presence
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Consultancy Roles
2009
Jan
Equality and Diversity Sustainable Buildings KPI Checklist (NWDA, United Kingdom, January 2009 to June 2009).

KPIs for Equality Impact Assessment and Procurement of Projects worth £500k or larger

2009
Jan
Sustainability Buildings Equality and Diversity Guidance (NWDA, January 2009 to June 2009).

Consultancy report on laws, regulations, Buildings Code of Practice for capital project procurement within E&D remit. Project Manager to the paid task.

2008
Jan
Consultant CPD Courseware Trainer (2008-present) (Centre for Construction Innovation, United Kingdom, January 2008 to January 2015).
2004
Dec
Software manufacturing technologies consultancy report; by special request. (China, December 2004).
Honours and Awards
2010
Mar
National Winner of Best Training Programme (CCI and ConstructionSkills) (National Women in Construction Awards, United Kingdom, March 2010).

Awarded by Sponsor of the Murphy Group at the Prestigious National Women in Construction Awards. The Women and Work project led by CCI and funded by ConstructionSkills was recognised as providing the 'Best Training Programme' i... more >>.

Industrial Collaboration and Exploitation
2007
Dec
Commercial collaboration for R&I products (December 2007).
Internal University Support Received
2008
Jun
Faculty support for technology extension (June 2008).
Media Appearances
2011
Feb
Builders must embrace Equality or Lose Out (Greater Manchester Business Weekly Magazine, United Kingdom, February 2011).
2011
Jan
Property Focus: The Interview (Business Desk, United Kingdom, January 2011).

Interview on the state of the construction industry: http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/114416-property-fo... more >>.

2008
Aug
BBC Radio Manchester, Heather Stott Morning Show (United Kingdom, August 2008).
Memberships of External Bodies
2009
Jan
Member of the North West Equality and Diversity Committee (United Kingdom, January 2009).
Other Evidence of External Esteem
2010
Jan
Associate Editor of the International Journal of Organizations, Communities and Nations (Australia, January 2010).