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Biographical Details:

Claire is a Lecturer of HRM and Organisational Behaviour at DCU, Associate Editor for Human Resource Development Quarterly (an SSCI listed journal), a Senior Research Fellow on the Irish Centre for Manufacturing Research (ICMR) project on Tacit Knowledge Management, Learning and Systems and a Member of the LINK Research Centre at DCU. She is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), the US Academy of Management, the Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) and the University Forum for HRD (UFHRD). Prior to this, Claire was a Senior Research Fellow at the Enterprise Research Centre with the University of Limerick working in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin on the ICMR project on Training and Training Information Support. She was a Lecturer in Management and HRM at University College Cork and a Lecturer of HRD and Organisational Behaviour with the Kemmy Business School at the University of Limerick. She was awarded her Ph.D. from the University of Limerick; her research was at the interface of organisational behaviour and human resource development and focused on the influence of social networks on career, professional development and work outcomes. She is a former Government of Ireland Scholar, awarded the Government of Ireland Research Scholarship (IRCHSS) and the University of Limerick Registrars scholarship to conduct her PhD. She was awarded a US Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) finalist award for her dissertation. She has presented at numerous academic and professional conferences and published book chapters and articles in such journals as Organization Studies, Advances in Developing Human Resources, Human Resource Development Review, Journal of European Industrial Training, among others. She was awarded BEST paper runner-up for the Alan Moon Memorial prize at the International Conference on HRD Research & Practice. She is on the editorial board for Human Resource Development Review and the Journal of European Industrial Training. She is an experienced Consultant, Coach and Trainer to a range of industries in such areas as knowledge management through people and organisational systems, leadership assessment and development centres, human resource management skills, auditing training, training design, delivery and development programme evaluation.

Research Interests:

Her current research interests are in the area of tacit knowledge sharing, social networks and trust and career advancement.

Selected Peer Reviewed Journals

• Gubbins, C. Corrigan, S. Garavan, T.N. O' Connor, C. Leahy, D. Long, D. Murphy, E. 2012. Evaluating a Tacit Knowledge Management Initiative: its Business Value, ROI and Challenges. European Journal Of Training And Development, 8
• McGuire, D. & Gubbins, C. 2010. The Slow Death of Formal Learning: A Polemic. Human Resource Development Review, 9, 3
• Gubbins, C. & Garavan, T.N. 2009. Understanding the HRD Role in MNC's: The Imperatives of Social Capital and Networking. Human Resource Development Review, 8, 2
• Andriessen, D. Gubbins, C. 2009. Metaphor Analysis as an approach for Exploring Theoretical Concepts; The Case of Social Capital. Organisation Studies,
• Garavan, T.N. Wilson, J. Cross, C. Carbery, R. Sieben, I de Grip, A. Strandberg, C. Gubbins, C. Shanahan, V. Hogan, C. McCracken, M. & Heaton, N. 2008. Mapping the context and practice of training, development and HRD in European Call Centres. Journal Of European Industrial Training, 32, 8/9
• Gubbins, C. & MacCurtain, S. 2008. Understanding the Dynamics of Collective Learning:The Role of Trust and Social Capital. Advances In Developing Human Resources, 10, 3
• O' Donnell, D. Gubbins, C. Jorgenson, K. McGuire, D. & Garavan, T.N. 2008. Social Capital: Bringing Foucault and Habermas In. Advances In Developing Human Resources, 10, 3
• Storberg-Walker, J, & Gubbins, C. (eds.). 2007. Social Networks to Understand and "Do" HRD:Special Issue. Advances In Developing Human Resources, 9, 3
• Storberg-Walker, J. & Gubbins, C. 2007. Introducing Social Networks as a Theoretical and Empirical Tool to Understand and "Do" HRD. Advances In Developing Human Resources, 9, 3
• Gubbins, C. Garavan, T.N. Hogan, C. & Woodlock, M. 2006. An Examination of a Public Sector HRD Function. Irish Journal Of Management,
• Gubbins,C. & Garavan, T.N. 2005. Studying HRD Practitioners: A Social Capital Model. Human Resource Development Review, 4, 2

Selected Chapters

• Gubbins, C. 2013. Social Capital. The Blackwell Encyclopaedia of Management: Organizational Behavior (3rd Edition)
• Gubbins, C. & Andriessen, D. 2013. Metaphor. The Blackwell Encyclopaedia of Management: Organizational Behavior (3rd Edition)
• Gubbins, C. 2012. Managing the New Workplace: Collaborating in the organization . Management through Collaboration: Teaming in a Networked World
• Gubbins, C. & Dooley, L. 2010. Social Network Analysis as a tool for understanding innovation and knowledge management in dynamic networks. Knowledge Management for Process, Organisational and Marketing Innovation: Tools and Methods
• Garavan, T.N. Gubbins, C. Hogan, C. Woodlock, M. 2006. Transitioning to a Strategically Aligned HRD Function: The Case of a Health Services Organisation. HRD in Health and Social Care: Research and Practice
• Garavan, T.N. & Gubbins, C. 2006. Training and Development in the Irish Hospitality Sector. Hospitality Management in Ireland: Theory & Practice
• Garavan, T.N. McCarthy, A. McMahon, J.& Gubbins, C. 2004. Management Development in Micro and Small Firms in Ireland: Linking Management Development Practices to Firm Strategic Type & HRM Orientation. HRD in Small Organisations: Research and Practice

Reviews

• Gubbins, C. 2009. A Review of Social Networks: An Introduction by Jeroen Bruggeman. Journal Of European Industrial Training, 2,

Selected Non-peer Reviewed Journals

• Gubbins, C., Kelly, G., & Sherman, U. 2012. Tacit Knowledge Processes & Influencers Audit Report: Case Company 5.
• Gubbins, C. 2012. Tacit Knowledge Processes & Influencers Audit Report: Case Company 4. Irish Centre for Manufacturing Research,
• Gubbins, C. 2012. Tacit Knowledge Processes & Influencers Audit Report: Case Company 3. Irish Centre for Manufacturing Research,
• Gubbins, C. 2011. Tacit Knowledge Processes & Influencers Audit Report: Case Company 2. Irish Centre for Manufacturing Research,
• Gubbins, C., Kelly, G.. 2011. Tacit Knowledge Processes & Influencers Audit Report: Case Company 1. Irish Centre for Manufacturing Research,
• Garavan, T.N. Shanahan, V. Carbery, R. & Gubbins, C. 2008. Training and Development in Ireland: The Results of the 2007 National Survey. Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Report,

• Gubbins, C., Professional Networking for Academic Women, Through the Glass Ceiling: Career Progression Programme and Strategy for Female Academics and Researchers, 27-JAN-12 - 27-JAN-12, Institute for Social Science in the 21st Century, UCC, Cork, Ireland
• Gubbins, C., Professional Networking for Academic Women, Through the Glass Ceiling: Career Progression Programme and Strategy for Female Academics and Researchers, 26-JAN-12 - 26-JAN-12, Institute for Social Sciences in the 21st Century, UCC, Cork, Ireland
• Kelly, G. Gubbins, C. Dooley, L. Murphy, E. Emery, C., Organisational Level Influences on Tacit Knowledge Sharing Practices and Behaviours in Multinational Manufacturing Firms in Ireland, 7th International Conference of the Dutch HRM Network, 10-NOV-11 - 11-NOV-11, Groningen, The Netherlands
• Gubbins, C. Kelly, G. Dooley, L. Emery, C. Murphy, E., Individual Level Influencers on Tacit Knowledge Management, 12th European Conference on Knowledge Management, 01-SEP-11 - 02-SEP-11, Passau, Germany
• Gubbins, C. Kelly, G. Garavan, T.N. Murphy, E., Individual Level Influencers on Tacit Knowledge Sharing Practices and Behaviours and The Role for HR, Irish Academy of Management: Making a World of Difference: Nation Building and the Role of Management Education, 31-AUG-11 - 02-SEP-11, Dublin, Ireland
• Gubbins, C. Garavan, T.N. Cromie, S. Murphy, E., Understanding Competence Development in Manufacturing: The Influence of Task Characteristics on Skill Acquisition & Transfer, European Academy of Management: Management Culture in the 21st Century, 01-JUN-11 - 04-JUN-11, Tallinn, Estonia
• Gubbins, C. Corrigan, S. Garavan, T.N. O' Connor, C. Leahy, D. Long, D. Murphy, E., Evaluating a Tacit Knowledge Management Initiative: its Business Value, ROI and the Challenges, 12th International Conference on Human Resource Development: Sustaining Growth through Human Resource Development, 25-MAY-11 - 27-MAY-11, Glouchester, UK
• Gubbins, C., Social Capital and the HR Business Partner: Influence on Career Success & Participation in Developmental Activities, CIPD Western Branch Seminar, 24-FEB-11 - 24-FEB-11, Galway, Ireland
• Gubbins, C. Dooley, L., The Influence of Social Networks on Knowledge Management for Innovation in Life-Science Discovery Networks, International Conference on Knowledge Management and Information Sharing, 25-OCT-10 - 28-OCT-10, Valencia, Spain
• Connolly, C. Gubbins, C. Murphy, E. , Non-Cognitive Influences on Trainee Learning within the Manufacturing Industry, Transforming Engineering Education Conference 2010, 01-SEP-10 - ,
• Corrigan, S. Cooke, M. Garavan, T.N. Gubbins, C. Cromie, S., An Understanding of Manufacturing Operational Contexts in Enhancing Successful Implementation & Sustainability of Re-Skilling/Multi-Skilling Interventions, 11th International Conference on Human Resource Development, 02-JUN-10 - 06-JUN-10, Pecs, Hungary
• Gubbins, C. Garavan, T.N. Cromie, S. Murphy, E., The Impact Of Variability In Manufacturing Task Characteristics On Learning Performance: Skill Acquisition And Retention, 11th International Conference on Human Resource Development, 02-JUN-10 - 06-JUN-10, Pecs, Hungary
• Gubbins, C., Social Networking for Organisational Development, Bicocca Training and Development Centre University of Milan: Invited Seminar, 01-OCT-09 - , Milan, Italy
• Gubbins, C. Cromie, S. Fitzpatrick, M. Corrigan, S. Murphy, E. Cooke, M. Garavan, T.N., A 'State of the Art' Review of the Characteristics and Effectiveness of Training Technology Methodologies for Training Time, Skill Retention & Learning Transfer, EDULEARN International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, 06-JUL-09 - 08-JUL-09, Barcelona, Spain
• Gubbins, C. Garavan, T.N., An Examination of the Influence of Social Capital on HRD Professionals' Career, Role & Professional Development, CIPD Centre's Conference, 24-JUN-09 - 26-JUN-09, Nottingham, UK
• Gubbins, C. Dooley, L. & Kelleher, C., Understanding Innovation and Knowledge Management in Dynamic Networks, 10th International Conference on HRD Research and Practice, 01-MAY-09 - , Newcastle,UK
• Dennehy, A.& Gubbins, C., The Impact of Smart Technologies on Work-Life Balance, 11th Annual Conference of the Irish Academy of Management, 01-SEP-08 - , Dublin, Ireland
• Gubbins, C. Linehan, C. & O' Brien, E., Being seen as Professional: The Emotional Labour of HR Managers to build Social Capital, 11th Annual Conference of the Irish Academy of Management, 01-SEP-08 - , Dublin, Ireland
• Wankel, C. Gubbins, C. et al., Making large global collaborations work, Academy of Management Annual Meeting: The Questions we Ask?, 08-AUG-08 - 13-AUG-08, Anaheim, California, USA
• Gubbins, C. & Garavan, T.N., The Changing Role of the HRD Professional, 9th International Conference on HRD Research and Practice, 01-MAY-08 - , Lille, France
• Andriessen, D. Gubbins, C., The Use of Metaphors in Organisational Theory: The Case of Social Capital, 7th International Conference on Organisational Discource, 26-JUL-07 - 28-JUL-07, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Gubbins, C. Garavan, T.N., Studying HRD Practitioners: A Social Capital Model, VI International Conference on Human Resource Management, 17-MAY-07 - 18-MAY-07, Cadiz, Spain
• Gubbins, C., Social Capital & the HR Professional, Annual CIPD Western Branch Event, 15-NOV-06 - 15-NOV-06, Castlebar, Mayo, Ireland
• Gubbins, C., The Impact of Social Capital on HR Professionals Career & Work Outcomes, University Forum on Human Resource Development (UFHRD) 2006, 05-MAY-06 - 05-MAY-06, UL, Limerick, Ireland
• Storberg-Walker, J. & Gubbins, C., Introducing Social Networks as a Theoretical & Empirical Tool to Understand and "Do" HRD, 7th International Conference on Human Resource Development: Research and Practice across Europe, 01-MAY-06 - , Tilburg, Holland
• Gubbins, C. Garavan, T.N. Hogan, C. Woodlock, M., An Examination of a Public Sector Training and Development System, Irish Academy of Management Conference, 07-SEP-05 - 09-SEP-05, Galway, Ireland
• Gubbins, C. Liddy, C. Cross, C. Garavan, T.N., A Contemporary Perspective on the Psychological Contract: Volunteerism, V International Workshop on Human Resource Management, 19-MAY-05 - 21-MAY-05, Seville, Spain
• Gubbins, C., Realising the Potential of Social Networks, The Southern Corridor Skillsnet Network Conference, 12-MAY-05 - 12-MAY-05, Limerick, Ireland
• Gubbins, C. Hogan, C. Garavan, T.N. & Woodlock, M., Transitioning to a Strategically Aligned HRD Function: The Case of a Health Services Organisation, 6th International Conference on Human Resource Development: Research and Practice Across Europe, 01-MAY-05 - , Leeds, UK
• Gubbins, C. O' Donnell, D. McGuire, D. & Garavan, T.N., Social Capital: A Foucauldian and Habermasian Perspective, The Critical Management Studies Conference, 01-MAY-05 - , Cambridge, UK
• Garavan, T.N. Collins, E. Morley, M. Carbery, R. Gubbins, C. Prendeville, L., , Abstract Proceedings: 5th Human Resource Development Conference: Cross-Cultural Comparative & International Perspectives, 01-MAY-04 - ,
• Gubbins, C. & Garavan, T.N., The Influence of Social Capital on Career Outcomes: A Study of HRD Professionals, 5th International Conference on Human Resource Development: HRD, Cross-Cultural, Comparative and International Perspectives, 01-MAY-04 - , Limerick, Ireland
• Morley, M. Cross, C. Flood, P. (eds.) Gubbins, C. Heraty, N, Sheikh, H., , Full Proceedings: Exploring the Mosaic, Developing the Discipline: 7th Conference on International Human Resource Management, 25-MAY-03 - , Limerick, Ireland