| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2021 |
ADEBAYO, O., & KANNAN, S. (210101). Whole life program success, leadership competencies and motivation for learning. Journal of Modern Project Management, 9(1), (65-85). doi: 10.19255/JMPM02606 |
| 2020 | Heisig, P., & Kannan, S. (200708). Knowledge management: does gender matter? A systematic review of literature. Journal of Knowledge Management, 24(6), (1315-1342). |
| 2014 | Kamoche, K., Kannan, S., & Siebers, L. Q. (140101). Knowledge-Sharing, Control, Compliance and Symbolic Violence. Organization Studies, 35(7), (989-1012). |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Knowledge management – human & machines
- Human capital and capabilities management
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Qualitative; post-qualitative and relational research
- Narratives
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Selvi Kannan
Selvi Kannan is Senior Lecturer and Head of Innovation & Management at VU Business School, specialising in knowledge management and human capital.
Her research centres on knowledge management, translation between humans and machines. Research for solutions to intersect intelligent technology and human capabilities. Experience in evidence-based methodologies, narratives, case studies and relational studies.
She has written in areas of change, innovation, entrepreneurship, knowledge management, gender and digital technology across industries.
Research affiliation
- Visiting Scholar Griffith University, Institute for Integrated and Intelligent Systems
- Visiting Scholar University of South Bohemia in České Budejovice
- Visiting Scholar Swansea University
- Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology, Berkeley, USA
Consultancy expertise
Provides advisory and management consultancy to complex organisational issues with a drive to make economic and social impact. The heart of her work is to effectively manage change with human-centered approach and balancing with advanced technologies. Strategic solutions in: partnership between employer-employee, knowledge-centric high performance, advanced technology and human capability management.
Keynote speaker
- Research Conference, Crafting a Successful Research Proposal, Jaffna University, Sri Lanka, 6 February 2023
- International Scientific Conference INPROFORUM on Innovation and New trends and challenges in the management of organizations, České Budějovice, 4 November 2021
- Managing Knowledge in a Diverse Workforce, Global Congress of Knowledge Economy (2015), Qingdao, China
- Diversity and Knowledge Management at University of Applied Sciences, Potsdam Germany.
Creative publications
- Simone, J & Kannan, S, The Pandemic Career Break, Career Development Association of Australia (October 2020)
- Blogs contribution: Institute of Managers and Leaders, November 2018
- Knowledge Management Games, Seminal Publication, Victoria University, Australia, 2018
- Animation on Management Referencing, Victoria University, Australia, 2017 (view on Vimeo)
Qualifications
- PhD in Human Capital & Knowledge Management, Victoria University, Australia, 2016
- Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors, 2017
- Grad Cert Education, Victoria University, Australia, 2008
- MComms (ICT), Monash University, Australia, 2002
- BBus Prof Comm, RMIT University, Australia, 2000
Key publications
Selvi has over 25 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Selvi's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Book (showing 4 of 6)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Mehera, A. R., Islam, S. MN., & Kannan, S. (200101). SUSTAINABLE AND SHARED VALUE CREATION: INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR ORGANISATIONAL SUCCESS. |
| 2017 | Beech, N., & MacIntosh, R. (170601). Managing Change Enquiry and Action (Australasian Edition). Port Melbourne, VIC: Cambridge University Press. |
| 2017 | Beech, N., MacIntosh, R., Krust, P., Kannan, S., & Dadich, A. (170101). Managing Change: ENQUIRY AND ACTION: Australasian Edition. |
| 2013 | Waddell, D., Creed, A., Cummings, T. G., & Worley, C. G. (130101). Organisational Change Development and Transformation. |
Book chapter (showing 1)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Kannan, S., & Miah, S. J. (190101). Integration of Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence for Lean Organizational Learning by the Digital Worker (pp. 130-140). IGI Global. |
Conference paper (showing 2)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2015 | KANNAN, S., Delaney, & Ballardie. (150521). Narrative Analysis: Unpacking the Story of Indian Footwear Homeworkers In Kannan, S. (Ed.), Paper presented at Unpublished (pp. 1-10). Auckland: University of Auckland. |
| 2013 | KANNAN, S. (130101). An Individual Expert Knowledge Structure (i-EKS) for OrganizationalLearning Transfer and Transition Paper presented at Conference Proceedings: OLKC 2013. Ashburn, VA: Organisational Learning, Knowledge and Capabilities. |
Journal article (showing 3 of 6)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Funding details for this researcher are currently unavailable.
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principal supervisor | |
| 1 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 2 | Principal supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| (1) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (1) | Associate supervisor |
| (2) | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (1) | Principal supervisor |
Other supervision of research students
Mentor to PhD Student from Economic Faculty, University of South Bohemia (Czech Republic) on the topic "Developing Entrepreneurship Competencies and SME Management" (Intern from September 2019 to December 2019).
Teaching activities & experience
Teaching expertise: Selvi specialises in knowledge management and human capital, teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level across a number of areas:
- innovation & entrepreneurship
- knowledge management
- leadership
- change management
- organisational systems.
Current Doctoral study topics include: Entrepreneurship Orientation; Immigrant Women & Entrepreneurship; Women & Career in STEM; Innovative Work spaces; Resilient Leadership, Learning & Motivation in Organisations, Knowledge & Quality Management in Organisations.
Key industry, community & government roles
| Dates | Role | Department/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 - Oct 2019 |
Taskforce Member, Future Skills & AI
|
Committee for Melbourne |
| Jan 2016 - Oct 2019 |
Panel, Chair & Judge
|
Australian Information Industry Association |
| Jan 2018 - Oct 2019 |
Mentor
|
Sutardja Centre for Entrepreneurship & Technology, Berkeley University, USA |
| Mar 2014 - Oct 2019 |
Member
|
Asia-Ed-Net (Melbourne University) |
| Jan 2015 - Oct 2019 |
Mentor
|
Monash Alumni |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Nov 2018 - Oct 2019 |
Taskforce Member, Future Skills & AI
Committee for Melbourne |
| Jan 2016 - Oct 2019 |
Panel, Chair & Judge
Australian Information Industry Association |
| Jan 2018 - Oct 2019 |
Mentor
Sutardja Centre for Entrepreneurship & Technology, Berkeley University, USA |
| Mar 2014 - Oct 2019 |
Member
Asia-Ed-Net (Melbourne University) |
| Jan 2015 - Oct 2019 |
Mentor
Monash Alumni |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2016 |
Vice-Chancellor's Citation for Excellence in Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Victoria University |
| 2008 |
Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Recognition for Engagement with Industry & Community - Victoria University |
Keynote and invited speeches
| Year | Title/Description |
|---|---|
| 2015 |
Managing Knowledge in a Diverse Workforce 2nd Annual Global Congress of Knowledge Economy-2015 (GCKE-2015), held in Qingdao, China 13-15 November, 2015, with a theme of “One Sea, One Belt, One Great Dream" |
| 2018 |
Accelerating Start-Ups Closing Speech as University Academic Representatives, European Innovation Academy, Turin, Italy |
Professional memberships
- Fellow, Australian Institute of Management
- Professional Member, Australian Institute of Project Management
- Academic Member, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management
- Committee member, European Conference on the Impact of AI and Robotics
- Committee member, European Conference of Knowledge Management
- Committee member, European Conference on Social Media –
- Academic Member, Australian HR Institute
- General member, Australiasia Pacific Extension Network
Media appearances
23rd April 2012
Story and Storytelling in Organisations
Did a four part session on Story and Storytelling in Organisations.
