Dr. Ann Bicknell
About Dr. Ann Bicknell
Dr. Ann Bicknell is a Senior People and Organisations Consultant at Arup, with extensive experience in psychology, organizational development, and training across various institutions and industries.
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Dr. Ann Bicknell is Senior People and Organisations Consultant in the Operations and Performance Group at Arup. She has been in this role since 2017, based in Solihull, UK.
Previous Roles
Dr. Bicknell has held several key roles throughout her career. At Ashorne Hill Management College, she served as Programme Director from 2015 to 2017. She also worked at Pera as an Innovation Trainer & Coach from 2014 to 2015. From 2012 to 2013, she was a Consultant Psychologist in Training & Simulations Services at QinetiQ. Additionally, she had a stint at Sentis as a Specialist Consultant Psychologist on short-term secondment in Australia and the USA in 2011-2012. Dr. Bicknell also held a multifaceted role at the University of Worcester from 2003 to 2011.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Ann Bicknell studied at several prestigious institutions. She earned a PhD in Applied Research in Police Service from the University of Worcester/Coventry. She also holds an MSc in Occupational/Organisational Psychology from City University, London, and a BSc (Hons) in Human Psychology from Aston University. Her education is further complemented by accreditations in Prince 2 project management and various psychometric methods.
Consulting and Training Experience
Dr. Bicknell has extensive consulting and training experience. She worked as an Innovation Trainer & Coach at Pera and a Consultant Psychologist at QinetiQ. Additionally, she served as a Specialist Consultant Psychologist at Sentis, focusing on high-hazard, safety, and quality cultures. Her role at Ashorne Hill Management College involved achieving 100% satisfaction and doubling quality standards for both UK and international delegates.
Research and Academic Contributions
Dr. Bicknell is also a Tutor Practitioner/External Masters Project Supervisor at both the University of Leicester and the Warwick Manufacturing Group at the University of Warwick. She has presented papers at major events, including the EAWOP Congress 2022. Her academic contributions include a focus on psychometric development and statistical analysis using SPSS, contributing to the field with significant research and practical applications.