Dr.May Owen

FCIPD, MA-HRM, PG-CHE

I am a Chartered Fellow, CIPD. My professional qualification is to hold a strategic position and demonstrates the expertise to lead the key areas of HR. Using my professional skills, knowledge and experience, I determine, develop and implement HR strategies, plans and policies to promote and achieve organisation success.

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My Expertise and Contributions

As an energetic and visionary academic leader, my work spans across various facets of higher education.

Academic Leadership & Teaching

Over a decade of strategic and operational experience in higher education, delivering engaging curriculum content and fostering student-centred learning environments.

Research & Scholarship

Distinguished scholar with international recognition for excellence in research, particularly in global, cross-cultural, and organizational behavior studies.

Industry Engagement & Partnerships

Proven track record in fostering industry partnerships and driving global engagement, leveraging expertise in international education.

Diversity & Inclusion

Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, interdisciplinary collaboration, and sustainable growth within academic settings.

Curriculum Innovation

Adept at developing innovative teaching methodologies and driving curriculum innovation in international education.

Cross-Cultural Competence

Specializing in Global and Cross-Cultural Management, with significant contributions to understanding intercultural communication.

Awards

  • 2025: Award for RIKE Project grant, category Accelerator-Project titled Intercultural Integration of Refugee Learners into Host Communities.
  • Funder and brief title: May was awarded an ERASMUS Grant - The Intercultural Skills Graduates and Businesses in Europe Need Today (Erasmus+ Project Grant ID: 2019-1-UK01-KA203-061672)
  • Total Grant: 140,473 EURO

Publication List

  • Prouska, R., McKearney, A., Opute, J., Tungtakanpoung, M., & Brewster, C. (2021). 'Voice in context: An international comparative study of employee experience with voice in SMEs', International Journal of Human Resource Management. DOI link [506 downloads]
  • McKearney, A., Prouska, R., Opute, P., Tungtakanpoung, M. "The influence of national culture on employee voice in SMEs: a cross-cultural perspective", Employee Relations Journal - ABS 2*
  • Tungtakanpoung, M., Wyatt, M. (2013). Spirituality and cultural values in the reported cognitions of female cabin attendants on Thai Airways, Journal of Air Transport Management
  • Developing the Cross-Cultural Skills of Graduates in Response to the Needs of European Enterprise | EPALE
  • ERASMUS Project Website: CRUSE Project

Articles in Edited Collections

  • Tungtakanpoung, M. (2011-2014). Multiple articles published in People Magazine, Personnel Management Association of Thailand on topics including Thai HR, Cross-Cultural Experiences, International Industrial Relations, Organisational Capability, and more.

Conference Papers and Presentations

  • (2022) Inaugural Conference by Journal of Management, Spirituality & Religion, Austria: "Management, Spirituality, and Religion in Cross-Cultural Management"
  • (2022) LCBER Joint Seminar: "Intercultural Skills European Graduates and Businesses Need"
  • (2021) Virtual Conference: "Intercultural Challenge of Remote Work" – Jointly by LCBER, LSBU Business School & SIETAR UK
  • (2020) CRUZE project – Initial qualitative data analysis (updated)
  • (2020) With BGRS: "Boosting Inclusion Strategy: Cultural Diversity for Organisational Success"
  • (2016) Global & Cross Cultural Org. Research Ph.D. Seminar, Maastricht University: "Employees' Behaviour & the Role of Culture"
  • (2014) DISPAX WORLD with Simon Calder: "Impact of Spirituality & Cultural Values on Passenger & Crew Behaviour"
  • (2012) Cardiff University: "Cognitions & Behaviour of Female Cabin Attendants at Thai Airways"
  • (2012) London Metropolitan University: Postgraduate Welcome Presentation
  • (2011) GCCM, Maastricht University with Prof. Geert Hofstede
  • (2010–2012) Presentations at London Metropolitan University Business School Conferences
  • (2010) BAM Conference, Sheffield: "Self-Construal and Acculturation in Role Conflict Reduction"
  • (2010) International Retailing & Consumer Services Science Conference, Budapest

Work in Progress

Current research, editorial responsibilities, and scholarly contributions in development.

Article

  • Building intercultural competencies through virtual teams in international business education
  • Developing the Cross-Cultural Skills of Graduates in Response to the Needs of European Enterprise
  • Intercultural Dynamics: The Professional Identity Transformation of International Academics in UK Higher Education

Book Chapter

  • Chapter 11: Inclusive Leadership and Employee Voice in Asia
  • Oxford Handbook: Integrating Gender Justice into Global Citizenship Education Framework

Other Contributions

  • Encyclopaedia: Speak Up program by Elgar Concise Encyclopaedia of Employee Voice
  • RKE Research Project: Intercultural Integration of Refugee Learners into Host Communities
  • Associate Editor: Journal of Management, Spirituality & Religion (ABS Journal)
  • Research Project: Exploring the Role of Cultural Intelligence in Career Sustainability: A Multi-Industry Comparative Study

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