Professor Kamal Birdi

PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons)

Management School

Professor in Work Psychology

Head of the Institute of Work Psychology

A head and shoulders photo of Kamal Birdi stood in the Middleton Lecture Theatre.
Profile picture of A head and shoulders photo of Kamal Birdi stood in the Middleton Lecture Theatre.
K.Birdi@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 3288

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Professor Kamal Birdi
Management School
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Conduit Road
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Profile

Dr Kamaljit Birdi gained a PhD in Psychology from ߲ݴý following an MSc in Occupational Psychology and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology.

He is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Health and Care Professions Council, a Chartered Member of the European Federation of Psychologists Associations (EuroPsy) and an ESRC/EPSRC Advanced Institute of Management (AIM) Scholar.

In 2010, he was given the BPS Division of Occupational Psychology Academic Contribution to Practice Award for his work on training evaluation and innovation.

His areas of expertise are creativity and innovation, training and development and organisational learning. Kamal developed the app for iPad.

Research interests

Dr Kamaljit Birdi's current research areas are:

  • Creativity and innovation
  • Evaluation of training and development activities
  • Identifying factors influencing the effectiveness of workplace learning
  • E-learning
  • Organisational learning
  • The effects of ageing in the working population
  • Attitudes and behaviour
Publications

Journal articles

  • Jones‐Chick R, Kelloway EK & Birdi K (2021) . The Journal of Creative Behavior. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi K, Griffiths K, Turgoose C, Alsina V, Andrei D, Băban A, Bayerl PS, Bisogni F, Chirică S, Costanzo P , Fernández C et al (2020) . Police Practice and Research. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi K (2020) . The European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Balwant P, Birdi KS & Stephan U (2019) . International Journal of Leadership in Education. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Balwant PT, Birdi K, Stephan U & Topakas A (2019) . Journal of Further and Higher Education, 43(7), 884-900. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Porter J & Birdi KS (2018) . Environmental Science & Policy, 89, 100-108. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Griffiths K, Birdi KS, Alsina V, Andrei D, Baban A, Bayerl P, Bisogni F, Chirica S, Costanzo P, Gascó M , Gruschinske M et al (2016) Knowledge Sharing Practices and Issues in Policing Contexts. A Systematic Review of the Literature. European Journal of Policing Studies, 3(3), 267-291. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Griffiths K & Birdi K (2016) . European Journal of Policing Studies, 3(3), 267-291. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi KS, Leach D & Magadley W (2016) . Journal of Product Innovation Management, 33(1), 19-35. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Madrid HP, Patterson MG, Birdi KS, Leiva PI & Kausel EE (2013) . Journal of Organizational Behavior. RIS download Bibtex download
  • van den Born A, van Witteloostuijn A, Barlage M, Sapulete S, van den Oord A, Rogiest S, Vallet N, Reguli Z, Vit M, Mouhanna C , Cassa D et al (2013) . Journal of Organizational Change Management, 26(5), 811-829. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Bayerl SS, Jacobs G, Denef S, van den Berg RJ, Kaptein N, Birdi K, Bisogni F, Cassan D, Costanzo P, Gascó M , Horton K et al (2013) . Journal of Organizational Change Management, 26(5), 793-810. RIS download Bibtex download
  • MAGADLEY W & BIRDI K (2012) TWO SIDES OF THE INNOVATION COIN? AN EMPRICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIVE CORRELATES OF IDEA GENERATION AND IDEA IMPLEMENTATION. International Journal of Innovation Management, 16(01), 1-28. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi K, Leach D & Magadley W (2012) . R and D Management, 42(4), 315-326. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Magadley W & Birdi K (2012) . International Journal of Innovation Management, 16(1). RIS download Bibtex download
  • Di Milia L & Birdi K (2010) . J ORGAN BEHAV, 31(4), 481-498. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Norfolk T, Birdi K & Patterson F (2009) Developing therapeutic rapport: a training validation study.. Qual Prim Care, 17(2), 99-106. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Magadley W & Birdi KS (2009) Innovation Labs: An examination into the use of physical spaces to enhance organizational creativity.. Creativity and Innovation Management, 18(4), 315-325. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi KS (2008) Leading Edge Interview. Development and Learning in Organisations, 22(6). RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi K, Clegg C, Patterson M, Robinson A, Stride CB, Wall TD & Wood SJ (2008) The impact of human resource and operational management practices on company productivity: A longitudinal study. PERS PSYCHOL, 61(3), 467-501. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Norfolk T, Birdi K & Walsh D (2007) . Med Educ, 41(7), 690-697. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi KS, Patterson MG & Wood SJ (2007) . International Journal of Training and Development, 11(4), 265-281. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi K (2007) A lighthouse in the desert? Evaluating the effects of creativity training on employee innovation. J CREATIVE BEHAV, 41(4), 249-270. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Robinson MA, Sparrow PR, Clegg C & Birdi K (2007) . Personnel Review, 36(1), 65-90. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Shipton H, West MA, Dawson J, Birdi K & Patterson M (2006) . Human Resource Management Journal, 16(1), 3-27. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Shipton H, Fay D, West M, Patterson M & Birdi K (2005) . Creativity and Innovation Management, 14(2), 118-128. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Robinson MA, Sparrow PR, Clegg C & Birdi K (2005) . Design Studies, 26(2), 123-153. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi KS (2005) . Journal of European Industrial Training, 29(2), 102-111. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Leseure MJ, Bauer J, Birdi K, Neely A & Denyer D (2004) Adoption of promising practices: a systematic review of the evidence. INT J MANAG REV, 5-6(3-4), 169-190. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Totterdell PA, Leach D, Birdi K, Clegg C & Wall T (2002) . International Journal of Innovation Management, 6, 343-368. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Warr P, Allan C & Birdi K (1999) Predicting three levels of training outcome. J OCCUP ORGAN PSYCH, 72, 351-375. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Warr P & Birdi K (1998) . International Journal of Training and Development, 2(3), 190-204. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Bunce D & Birdi KS (1998) The theory of reasoned action and theory of planned behaviour as a function of job control. BRIT J HEALTH PSYCH, 3, 265-275. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Bunce D & Birdi K (1998) Age and physical fitness as predictors of serial choice responding: The influence of task demands and motor function. APPL COGNITIVE PSYCH, 12(1), 21-34. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi K, Allan C & Warr P (1997) Correlates and perceived outcomes of four types of employee development activity. J APPL PSYCHOL, 82(6), 845-857. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi KS & Zapf D (1997) Age differences in reactions to errors in computer-based work. BEHAV INFORM TECHNOL, 16(6), 309-319. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi K, Pennington J & Zapf D (1997) Ageing and errors in computer-based work: An observational field study. J OCCUP ORGAN PSYCH, 70, 35-47. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi K, Allan C & Warr P (1997) . Journal of Applied Psychology, 82(6), 845-857. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi KS, Bunce DJ, Start RD & Cotton DW (1996) . Postgrad Med J, 72(846), 224-228. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi K, Warr P & Oswald A (1995) Age differences in three components of employee well-being. APPL PSYCHOL-INT REV, 44(4), 345-373. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Sherwood SJ, Start RD, Birdi KS, Cotton DW & Bunce D (1995) . Med Educ, 29(3), 231-234. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Pennill N, Phillips K & Birdi K () . Conference on Interdisciplinary Musicology. RIS download Bibtex download
  • McGregor M, Carter AJ, Straw R & Birdi K () . EWOP in Practice, 3(1). RIS download Bibtex download

Chapters

  • Birdi KS (2016) In Shipton H, Budhwar P, Sparrow P & Brown A (Ed.), Human Resource Management, Innovation and Performance (pp. 298-312). London: Palgrave Macmillan. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi K & Reid T (2013) Training In Zibarras L & Lewis R (Ed.), Work and Occupational Psychology: Integrating Theory and Practice London: SAGE. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Burke MJ, Holman D & Birdi K () , International Review of Industrial and Organizational Psychology 2006 (pp. 1-44). John Wiley & Sons, Ltd RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi KS () SAGE Publications, Inc. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi KS & Reid T () Training In Lewis R & Zibarras L (Ed.), Work and Occupational Psychology: Integrating Theory and Practice (pp. 343-390). Sage Press RIS download Bibtex download

Conference proceedings papers

  • Topakas A, Birdi K & Yeo J (2016) Organisational Change in Police Organisations: Lessons from the Intelligence Centralisation Case Study (Poster). IWP Conference Programme RIS download Bibtex download
  • Balwant PT, Stephan U & Birdi K (2014) . Academy of Management Proceedings, Vol. 2014(1) (pp 17327-17327) RIS download Bibtex download

Reports

  • Birdi K & Conway T (2021) RIS download Bibtex download
  • Finn R, Birdi K, Wolstenholme D, Kapadi A, Bonham C, Campbell F, Fletcher R, Crimlisk H, Smith R, McCulloch G , Di Bona L et al (2019) Exploring the role of lived experience in mental health training: A scoping project RIS download Bibtex download
  • Turgoose C, Birdi KS, Allen K, Macdonald I & Vossing J (2012) Effectiveness of Knowledge Sharing in Police Organisations – Diagnostic Instrument (EKSPO-DI). RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi KS, Allen, K , Turgoose, C & Macdonald, I (2011) Knowledge sharing capabilities and best practices in Police Organisations: A study of policing in ten European Countries. 1st Cross-country comparison interim report. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Allen K & Birdi KS (2011) Knowledge sharing practices and issues in policing contexts. A systematic review of the literature. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi KS, Allen, K , Turgoose, C , Vossing J & Macdonald, I () Knowledge sharing capabilities and best practices in Police Organisations: A study of policing in ten European Countries. 2nd Cross-country comparison interim report. RIS download Bibtex download

Software / Code

  • Keech R & Birdi K (2015) CLEAR IDEAS innovation app for iPad. Disobedient Media via Apple App Store RIS download Bibtex download

Presentations

  • Birdi KS Who’s in the know? An international study of the knowledge sharing effectiveness of European police organisations. The B.P.S. Division of Occupational Psychology Conference 2013. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi KS From ideas to innovations: A review of creativity training. The B.P.S. Division of Occupational Psychology Conference 2012. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi KS, Chadwick-Coule T, Cullen J & Adams L Evaluation of the ߲ݴý City Leaders Programme. The 2nd Biennial Institute of Work Psychology Conference on Work, Well-being & Performance.. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Madrid H, Patterson MG, Birdi K & Leiva P Innovative work behaviour engagement: Testing a multilevel and interactional model. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Madrid H, Birdi K, Patterson MG & Leiva P The power of momentary feelings and their dispositional correlates over innovative work behaviour. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Madrid H & Birdi KS Job satisfaction as a joint function of support for innovation and organizational identification. European Association of Work and Organisational Psychologists Conference. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi KS The Taxonomy of Training and Development Outcomes (TOTADO): A new model of training evaluation. The B.P.S. Occupational Psychology Conference Book of Abstracts 2010. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi KS Popular Manager Practices: Which work and which don't?. CIPD HRD 2008 Conference ExCel. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi KS Evaluating effectiveness: the taxonomy of training and development outcomes (TOTADO). Presentation at the 2nd Brazilian Work and Organisational Psychology Conference. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi KS From ideas to innovations? Examining the effectiveness of creativity training. 2nd Brazilian Work and Organisational Psychology Conference. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi KS Who learns wins? Organisational learning practices, innovation and organisational performance.. 2nd Brazilian Work and Organisational Psychology Conference. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Nagamootoo N, Birdi KS, Adams M & Conway V Diversity? What difference does that make? An evaluation of a diversity training programme. The B.P.S Division of Occupational Psychology Conference Book of Proceedings. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi KS The value of evaluation: The taxonomy of training and development outcomes (TOTADO). 30th Congress of the Society of Interamerican Psychologists. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Magadley W, Birdi K & Patterson MG Enhancing Innovation: New Times Demand New Ways of Thinking. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi K, Patterson MG, Wood S & Wall T Who learns wins? Investigating the relationship between organizational learning practices, innovation and financial performance. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Patterson MG, Magadley W & Birdi K The emergence of Creativity Retreat Centres: An evaluation of a new approach for enhancing innovation. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Shipton H, West MA, Dawson J & Birdi KS Does HRM promote organisational innovation? Creating a positive learning environment to facilitate local-level change. CIPD Professional Standards Conference. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Birdi K, Patterson MG, Wood SJ & Wall TD Individual, team and organisational learning practices and organisational performance. RIS download Bibtex download
Research group

The Institute of Work Psychology (IWP)