Lorelei Nickel
About Lorelei Nickel
Lorelei Nickel is a lecturer at the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan, where she focuses on ethics, strategic decision making, and leadership. She holds a Doctor of Social Sciences from Royal Roads University and has a background in Occupational Therapy and an MBA in Leadership.
Work at University of Saskatchewan
Lorelei Nickel has been a Lecturer at the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan since 2017. In this role, she emphasizes ethics, strategic decision making, and leadership within her teaching curriculum. Her focus includes designing innovative teaching methods aimed at enhancing moral agency among business students. Nickel's contributions to the academic environment at the university reflect her commitment to developing future business leaders.
Education and Expertise
Lorelei Nickel holds a Doctor of Social Sciences from Royal Roads University, which she completed from 2019 to 2023. She also earned an MBA in Leadership from the same institution between 2005 and 2007. Earlier in her academic journey, she studied Occupational Therapy at the University of Alberta, obtaining a Bachelor of Science from 1988 to 1990. Her educational background supports her expertise in transformative learning techniques and ethical leadership.
Background
Before her current role, Lorelei Nickel worked as a management consultant at MNP for one year, from 2008 to 2009. This experience provided her with practical insights into the business world, which she integrates into her teaching and research. Her background in consulting complements her academic pursuits, enabling her to bridge theory and practice effectively.
Research Focus
Lorelei Nickel's research centers on transformative learning techniques, particularly as they pertain to developing future business leaders. Her work aims to explore and implement strategies that enhance the educational experience for students in business disciplines. This focus aligns with her commitment to fostering ethical decision-making and leadership skills in her students.