Dr Wayne Graham is the Head of Campus, USC Caboolture and a Senior Lecturer in Management in the School of Business and Creative Industries.
Wayne has presented his research at national and international conferences and he has published his research in peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, he has co-authored three case studies for an Australian strategic management textbook.
As well as working in higher education, Wayne has worked in the vocational education sector, the automotive industry and local government.
Awards
- Vice Chancellor and President's Commendation for Excellence in Engagement, 2020
- Vice Chancellor and President's Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2018
Professional memberships
- Fellow, Institute of Managers and Leaders
- Fellow, Higher Education Academy
Research grants
| Project Name | Investigators | Funding Body | Year | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Connect Grant | Dr Wayne Graham, Associate Professor Florin Oprescu, Dr David Shahar, Professor Marion Gray | USC Office of Research | 2019 | Evaluating the impact of a large integrated primary health care centre in a region with high socio-economic disadvantage |
| First Year Experience Grant | Professor Cindy Davis, Ms Susie Vergers, Dr Wayne Graham et al | C-Salt | 2018 | Exploring Synchronous Online Tutorials Using Zoom Technology to Engage Students Unable to Attend Face-to-Face Tutorials |
| Evaluating the flipped classroom | Dr Jane Taylor, Dr Mary Kynn, Dr Wayne Graham et al. | C-Salt | 2015 | Mapping and evaluating the flipped classroom at USC: Integrative learning and teaching |
| PIVOTAL Leadership | Dr Sue Simon, Dr Wayne Graham, Associate Professor Michael Christie, Associate Professor Karen Noble and Associate Professor Jane Summers | National Office of Learning and Teaching | 2014 | Innovative curriculum design and enhanced postgraduate learning experiences for school leaders |
| Expansive Learning Leadership Initiative | Dr Wayne Graham and Mrs Michelle Gray | Expansive Learning Leadership Initiative | 2014 | Evaluation of a group PATS program to develop future learning and teaching leaders |
| Publication Completion Grant | Dr Wayne Graham | Faculty of Arts and Business, USC | 2013 | Assistance for submission of research papers to peer-reviewed journals |
| Engagement Research Support Grant | Dr Wayne Graham, Professor Mike Clements, Professor Mike Hefferan and Mr Graham Young | Office of Engagement, USC | 2013 | Determining characteristics that enable universities to engage with their communities |
Honours and HDR supervision completions
- David Tensen, Honours, 'Exploring the success of an organisational restructure in a regional Queensland hospital', conferred 2021
- Bianka Sabert, PhD, ‘The Influence of Communication and Participation on Realised Strategy: A micro-foundational approach’, conferred 2020
- Brett Letcher, Honours, ‘Coopetition: The Art of Balance’, conferred 2019
- Bianka Sabert, Honours, 'Performance Evaluation Practices at an International Non-Profit Organisation', conferred 2014
- Emma Bowis, Honours, 'Succession Planning in Australian Local Government', conferred 2014
Honours and HDR supervisions in progress
- John Adie, confirmed PhD candidate, Management of patients with non-life threatening urgent conditions (with Professor Marianne Wallis)
- Melissa Innes, confirmed PhD candidate, Exploring the lived experience of Individual Foresight in organisations (with Professor Karen Becker)
- Joanne Casey, confirmed PhD candidate, Exploring secondary school improvement strategies (with Dr Susan Simon)
- Suzanne Derok, confirmed PhD candidate, Exploring corporate wellness culture in Australian organisations (with Dr Peter Innes)
- Adiba Fattah, confirmed PhD candidate, Investigating the effectiveness of the franchising environment of the Australian Automotive Industry (with Professor Lorelle Frazer)
- Alis Anagnostakis, confirmed PhD candidate, Fostering conscious leadership (with Dr Susan Simon)
- Kerry Anne Toyer, probationary Masters candidate, Evaluating the benefits of applying strategic management principles (with Dr Noel Tracey)
- Bruce Cooper-McKenzie, probationary Masters candidate, Strategic entrepreneurship in the Australian music industry (with Dr Saskia De Klerk and Dr Jenna Campton)
Research areas
- Strategic Management
- Management Education
- Health Sector Management
Teaching areas
- Strategic Management
- Small Business Planning
- Health Sector Management
Program coordinator
Wayne's specialist areas of knowledge include strategic management, business development, management education and health sector management.