Business Technology
As technology has increasingly become part of every business, data has become the new oil and businesses are striving to make the most of it in order to gain a competitive and lasting advantage.
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Dr Diane Hart
Senior Lecturer, Department Education Lead
PhD (Management), CMBE, Fellow AdvanceHE
My profile
Biography
Diane has been with the University since 2009 as a Senior Lecturer. Prior to this she was employed by the University of Sheffield for 7 years in a variety of teaching, research and administrative posts whilst undertaking part-time PhD study. This followed her leaving a 10 year held post at Keele University managing the Examinations and Records operations to upgrade her knowledge and skills with an MSc in Internet Computing from Hull University.
Other academic service (administration and management)
Education Lead for the Department of Operations, Technology, Events and Hospitality Management
External examiner roles
Oxford Brookes University (2018-2022)
Membership of professional associations
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy/Advance HE
Teaching
Diane’s subject specialism is Business Information Systems, Information Systems Strategy, Digital Transformation, Research Methods for the BSc Business Technology, BSc Digital and Technology Solutions degree apprenticeship, and MSc Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist degree apprenticeship.
Research outputs
Diane completed a PhD at the University of Sheffield in 2010. Her thesis is titled ‘Systemic Evaluation Methodology for Technology Supported Learning’. Research interests include:
- Educational evaluation
- Evaluation of technology supported learning
- Systems thinking and practice
- Organisational learning
- Information systems
- Business intelligence
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Chapters in books
Hart, D. (2018) 'A systemic ‘Theories of Change’ approach for projects and change initiatives in the context of quality enhancement activity in Higher Education.' In Bell, G., Pagano, R., Warwick, J., Sato, C. (ed.) Problem Structuring Approaches for the Management of Projects: demonstrating successful practice. Cham: Springer, pp. 1-34.
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Reports
Hart, D. (2010) A Web-Based Interactive Visualisation Modelling Platform to Effect Participative and Collaborative Planning and Design of Future Learning Spaces. Joint Information Services Committee.
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Journal articles
Hart, D. (2020) 'Conceptualising the systemic evaluation of dashboards in quality enhancement processes in higher education.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 38(6) pp. 817-832.
Hart, D., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2016) 'A utilisation focussed and viable systems approach for evaluating technology supported learning.' European Journal of Operational Research, 259(2) pp. 626-641.
Paucar-Caceres, A., Hart, D., Roma i Vergés, J., Sierra-Lozano, D. (2016) 'Applying Soft Systems Methodology to the Practice of Managing Family Businesses in Catalonia.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 33(3) pp. 312-323.
Hart, D., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2014) 'Using Critical Systems Heuristics to Guide Second-Order Critique of Systemic Practice: Exploring the Environmental Impact of Mining Operations in Southern Peru.' Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 31(2) pp. 197-214.
Hart, D., Diercks-O'Brien, G., Powell, A. (2009) 'Exploring stakeholder engagement in impact evaluation planning in educational development work.' Evaluation, 15(3) pp. 285-306.
Hart, D., Hughes, J., Lerner, D., Lewis, R., Ward, I., While, A., Wilson, R., Walker, L. (2009) 'An Interdisciplinary Approach to Enhancing Sustainable Development Teaching in the Higher Education Built Environment Curriculum: Learning From a Curriculum Development Project at the University of Sheffield.' Reflecting Education, 5(1) pp. 31-50.
Hart, D. (2008) 'Exploring Participation in the Evaluation of Change in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education.' The Evaluator, (Autumn)
Kawalek, J.P., Hart, D. (2007) 'Managing e-learning group processes using teleological enquiring principles.' Journal of Information Technology, 22(2) pp. 133-151.
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Conference papers
Karami, H., Tebboune, D.E.S., Hart, D., Nawaz, R. (2023) 'Investigating the Role of Dynamic Capabilities and Organizational Design in Improving Decision-Making Processes in Data-Intensive Environments.' In RII Forum 2022. Athens, Greece, 20/4/2022 - 22/4/2022. Springer, pp. 529-537.
Hart, D. (2023) 'Developing a Theories of Change framework for evaluating digital degree apprenticeships.' In Chartered Association of Business Schools Learning Teaching and Student Experience Conference. Newport, 22/5/2023 - 23/5/2023.
Hart, D. (2017) 'Data Analytics and Dashboards in Higher Education: Exploring the use of systems thinking in evaluating their role in quality enhancement processes..' In OR59 Annual Conference: The Operational Research Society. Loughborough, 12/9/2017 - 14/9/2017.
Verges, J.R.I., Sierra, D., Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Hart, D. (2014) 'Systemic Thinking in Management Practice: Using Soft Systems Methodology in Family Businesses in Catalonia.' In 20th Conference of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS). Barcelona, 13/7/2014 - 18/7/2014.
Hart, D., Paucar-Caceres, A.L. (2013) 'Improving the Relevance and Usefulness of Evaluation in Educational Development Processes: A Viable Systems Approach.' In 26th European Conference Operational Research, EURO Conference - Track Stream: Education and OR. Rome, Italy, 1/7/2013 - 4/7/2013.
Verges, J., Sierra, D., Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Hart, D. (2013) 'Integrating Visions and Negotiating Interests to Improve Organisational Efforts: Use of Soft Systems Methodology in a Family Business in Catalonia, Spain.' In 26th European Conference Operational Research, Euro Conference - Track Stream Soft OR and Problem Structuring Methods. 1/7/2013 - 1/7/2013.
Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Hart, D., Rodriguez-Ulloa, R. (2012) 'Applying Soft Systems Methodology to Environmental Management: A Boundary Critique Framework.' In 25th European Conference Operational Research EURO Conference Track Stream Soft OR and Problem Structuring Methods. Vilnius, Lithuania, 8/7/2012 - 11/7/2012.
Paucar-Caceres, A.L., Hart, D., Rodriguez-Ulloa, R. (2012) 'Using Soft Systems Methodology and Systems Dynamics in Environmental Management: Modelling the Pollution Effects of Mining Operations in Southern Peru.' In Systems Dynamics Conference. St Gallen, Switzerland, 1/7/2012 - 1/7/2012.
Hart, D., Paucar-Caceres, A. (2012) 'Using Systems Heuristics to Guide "Second Order" Boundary Critique in a Systemic Intervention: Evaluating the Environmental Impact of Mining in Southern Peru.' In UK Association for Information Systems. Oxford, UK, 26/3/2012 - 28/3/2012.
Hart, D. (2007) 'Participative Impact Evaluation - How Can It Help Improve the Student Experience of UK Higher Education?.' In UK Evaluation Society. Leeds, UK, 9/9/2007 - 9/9/2007.
Hughes, J., Hart, D. (2007) 'An Interdisciplinary Approach to Enhancing Sustainable Development Teaching in the Higher Education Built Environment Curriculum.' In Institute of Education. London, UK, 9/9/2007 - 9/9/2007.
Hart, D., Diercks-O'Brien, G., Powell, A., Staniforth, D. (2006) 'Developing a Participative Approach to Supporting the Design and Evaluation of New Learning and Teaching Initiatives.' In International Consortium for Educational Development. 1/7/2006 - 1/7/2006.
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Presentations
Edifor, E., Hart, D., Partington, S. (2023) Delivering Degree Apprenticeships Equitably. [Presentation] Chartered Association of Business Schools Learning Teaching and Student Experience Conference,23/5/2023.