Professor Ann Dadich

Biography

Professor Ann Dadich is affiliated with the Western Sydney University School of Business. She is internationally recognised as an expert in health service management, notably knowledge translation – that is, the processes through which different knowledges coalesce to promote quality care. This is demonstrated by her impressive publication record, with over 230 refereed publications; the grants she has secured with collaborators; the doctoral theses she is invited to examine; and the awards she has received. Professor Dadich has made considerable contributions to health service management because of her engaged research, committed to making a positive difference in the world through an orientation to others. This approach has harnessed the expertise of managers, clinicians, patients, and carers; as well as ignite and sustain practice changes that promote quality care. Consequently, Professor Dadich holds editorial appointments with leading academic journals, including the Australian Health Review and the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. She is also the Deputy Director of the Sydney Partnership for Health, Education, Research and Enterprise Knowledge Translation Strategic Platform; she serves on the Australian Consortium for Social and Political Research Incorporated (ACSPRI) Executive Committee; she is a member of the Board of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM); she chairs the ANZAM Research Committee; she chairs the ANZAM Health Management and Organisation Conference Stream; and she convenes the ANZAM Health Management and Organisation Special Interest Group. She supervises doctoral candidates and teaches undergraduate units on change management, innovation, creativity, and organisational behaviour.