Kieron is a business academic, author, and former industry professional, qualified to doctorate level via the CMI Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Direction and Leadership. He is a proud first generation university attendee, having obtained a BA (Hons) in Business Management via the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA) with Glasgow Caledonian University.
He later completed an MSc in Management with Human Resources with the University of Lincoln. Kieron is a Chartered Manager and Fellow (CMgr FCMI) of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), a Fellow (FHEA) of AdvanceHE, and Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE) with the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS).
Kieron has previously worked in several capacities within independent training providers and awarding organisations, including as an Assessor/Coach, Internal Quality Assurer, External Quality Assurer, Operations Manager, and Head of Work Based Learning, most of which included extensive project management experience.
He is also an accomplished entrepreneur. In 2019, he founded Academy of Assessors Limited, winner of SME News’ ‘Best Distance Learning Training Provider - 2020.’ He later exited the business as part of its sale to a consultancy group.
Professional memberships and activities
Chartered Manager and Fellow (CMgr FCMI) of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Fellow (FHEA) of AdvanceHE Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE) with the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS)
Academic qualifications
CMI Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Direction and Leadership MSc Management with Human Resources (University of Lincoln)
CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice BA (Hons) Business Management (Glasgow Caledonian University)
PRINCE2© Practitioner Certificate in Project Management
PRINCE2© Foundation Certificate in Project Management
Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Development
Level 3 Award in Undertaking End-Point Assessment
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Level 3 Certificate in the Management and Care of Individuals in the Custodial Environment CISI
Level 3 Award for Introduction to Investment
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Business Improvement Techniques
Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start-Up
Level 2 Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent ILM
Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Team Leading ILM
Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading
Level 2 Diploma in Retail Skills
Level 2 Certificate in Retail Knowledge
Research interests
Work-based learning, work-integrated learning, higher- and degree-level apprenticeships, project management, knowledge management, knowledge exchange, knowledge transfer.
Enterprise and commercial interests
In May 2019, Kieron founded education start-up Academy of Assessors Limited, winner of SME News's ‘Best Distance Learning Training Provider – 2020’ award. He later exited the business as part of its sale to a consultancy group. Kieron is also a self-published author, his book ‘Intrapreneurship - a guide for stakeholders’ explores the competencies needed to achieve transformation as part of a multi-stakeholder approach.
Teaching
Course Leader: Operations or Departmental Manager Apprenticeship (ODMA) Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (CMDA)
Module Leader: ORGB59810 - Improving Your Performance STRA50143 - Project Management STRA66991 - Work Based Project STRA70189 - Organisational Performance STRA70190 - Project Management
Publications
Chadwick, K. (Date TBC) Eliminate or embrace? The case of the accidental project manager - a narrative review. PM World Journal, 0(0), pp. 0-0. [Accepted and awaiting publication].
Chadwick, K., Dimungu-Hewage, D., Hazzam, J. (Date TBC) Barriers to effective higher and degree-level apprenticeships: a systematic literature review and future research agenda. Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, 0(0), pp. 0-0. [Accepted and awaiting publication].
Chadwick, K. (2024) 'An investigation into the effectiveness of discussion boards in work-based learning.' Proceedings of the APIIT International Research Conference 2024. APIIT International Research Conference 2024, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 05 October 2024, Heckfort Printers (Pvt) Ltd, Dehiwala, pp. 145-177. [Winner of ‘best paper’ in business track].
Gerhardt, T. & Chadwick, K. (2024) Senior Leader Apprenticeship (SLA) Handbook. Great Britain: Amazon Books.
Chadwick, K. (2024) Peak Performance: Marginal Gains in the Workplace. Great Britain: Amazon Books.
Chadwick, K. & Gerhardt, T. (2023) CMDA Handbook. Great Britain: Amazon Books.
Chadwick, K. (2022) Intrapreneurship: A Guide for Stakeholders. Great Britain: Amazon Books.