Samir Diss
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Email
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Location
Colchester Campus
Profile
- Business Transformation
- Organisational Change
- Management Consulting
- Identity-Work
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy & Transformation
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) Business Process Optimisation
Biography
I am an experienced academic and industry expert specialising in the integration of General Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) into business and public sector organisations. As a Managing Partner at 6 Sided Dice, an AI Transformation Consultancy, and a PhD Researcher in the field of Business Transformation and Change, I apply cutting-edge AI strategies to revolutionise organisational processes and business models. My PhD thesis relates to the understanding of Business Transformation and the Management of Organisational Change. My research explores the pivotal role of emotional experiences and identity-work in organisational change settings, offering new perspectives that are vital for managing in today's dynamic business environments. I am deeply involved in shaping future leaders through teaching and curriculum development. I serve as a guest lecturer on the Undergraduate Strategy Module within the Business Management Degree, teaching 'Strategic Consulting.' Additionally, I have taught on the MSc Organisational Change programme, focusing on 'Analysing and Evaluating the Business Impact of Organisational Change,' and currently lead the Management Consulting Module on the Essex MBA Programme. Having previously held senior positions within a number of globally based technology consultancies as a Transformation and Change Leader, I have spearheaded strategic initiatives and operational improvements using Gen AI. My work includes significant AI-driven transformations for major clients within and across local and regional councils, blue light services, construction, aviation, oil and gas, and higher education, enhancing their operational capabilities and strategic performance. My approach to integrating technology with business strategy involves close collaboration with C-level executives to ensure that AI innovations become integral to organisational strategy. My expertise also encompasses Cloud Transformations and the digital transformation of operations. Through a blend of academic rigor and practical industry application, I contribute valuable insights to both the scholarly and business communities. My work not only influences academic thought but also drives advancements in the practical aspects of AI Technology driven transformation and organisational change.
Qualifications
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BSc Business and Management University of Essex (2016)
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MBA - Masters of Business Administration University of Bath (2017)
Research and professional activities
Thesis
The Role of Emotional Experiences and Identity-work of Change Managers in Organisational Change Settings
My Doctoral Thesis examines the complex interplay between individual emotional experiences and identity construction by change managers within organisational change contexts. It explores how personal emotions in the social setting of change contribute to meaning formation and influence identity work, which in turn impacts organisational change.
Supervisor: Dr. Noelia-Sarah Reynolds , Dr. Danielle Tucker , Dr. Martin Harris
Research interests
Identity, Identity-work
My research interest centers on the processes through which individuals within organisations construct their personal and professional identities, and the manifestations of these identities within various organisational change settings. This inquiry delves into the intricate ways in which these identities are enacted and evolve across different contexts of organisational transformation.
Organisational Change Management
My scholarly interests are deeply rooted in the intangible dimensions of organisational change. I am particularly drawn to investigating the dynamic interplay between organisational change practitioners and their contextual environments. This exploration focuses on elucidating how these relationships evolve and interact over time, revealing the nuanced and temporal aspects of organisational transformation.
Emotional Sensemaking
My research focuses on sensemaking in organisational change, examining how individuals and groups interpret and respond to change, shaping their reactions and behaviors. I study the impact of emotional and identity dynamics on these processes. By exploring the iterative and interactive nature of sensemaking, my work aims to uncover how organisational members navigate and understand complex transformations.
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
My research centers on the transformative potential of AI and Machine Learning in organisations. I study how these technologies can optimize business processes, enhance decision-making, and drive organisational change. This involves examining the interaction between AI/ML and organisational dynamics to identify key factors for successful integration and resulting shifts in business models. My goal is to reveal how AI and ML can create more adaptive, efficient, and competitive enterprises.
