Lucy Ford
Guest lecturer of Organisational Behaviour
Dr. Lucy Ford holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management from Virginia Commonwealth University. As a Guest Lecturer at London Business School (LBS), she serves as an Academic Director for open programmes and delivers tailored executive education to global LBS clients. Additionally, she is an emeritus faculty member at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia and has previously served as faculty at Rutgers University.
Dr. Ford is a well-published scholar, having authored or co-authored over 60 presentations, articles, and book chapters. Her research is featured in leading journals such as Organizational Research Methods, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Human Performance, Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, and Journal of Business and Psychology. She recently published The SAGE Handbook of Survey Development and Application (2023), contributing to the advancement of survey research methodology. Her work has garnered awards from prestigious academic bodies, including Emerald Publishing, the Academy of Management, and Southern Management Association. It has also been highlighted in mainstream outlets such as The New York Times, Fast Company, and the Philadelphia Inquirer.
With a unique blend of academic rigour and extensive corporate consulting experience, Dr. Ford has become a trusted advisor to executives and organisational leaders worldwide. She specialises in designing and delivering leadership development programmes that drive tangible results, helping leaders enhance their strategic thinking, improve decision-making, and boost organisational performance. Her approach integrates cutting-edge research, practical insights, and interactive learning techniques, empowering leaders to unlock their potential and foster organisational growth.
Dr. Ford’s global reach is extensive—she has worked with organisations across North America, Europe, the UK, and the Middle East. Her cross-sector expertise spans industries such as banking, healthcare, legal services, retail, defence, and manufacturing, consistently delivering measurable improvements in leadership and organisational effectiveness.
Email: lford@london.edu
