Staff profiles
Vivien Whitaker
MSc, PgCFHE, ARBS
E-mail v.whitaker@shu.ac.uk
Research interests/current work
A creativity consultant with over 20 years' experience in individual, team and organisation development, Vivien has developed a range of creative techniques which are interesting, enjoyable and often reveal different information from writing or talking.
These techniques include situational modelling, drawing metaphor, working with clay, creating masks, human sculpture and analysis using rhythms.
Vivien's clients are from both the public and private sectors, and have included BP Exploration, Peak National Park, Asian Development Bank.
She is continually developing her practice and is currently studying part-time for a PhD at Loughborough University, exploring the processes of creativity.
Research collaborations
Vivien is currently undertaking research with Lis Merrick into 'Going Beyond'. This research focuses on the dissatisfaction of many mid-career professionals who have a growing desire to do something different.
Vivien and Lis are developing an 'Aspirations Audit' which will assist people to clarify their desires and a model for 'Promoting Positive Persona' for individuals embarking on a new career.
Research outputs: key publications since 2001
Journals
2008 - Research Matters-Show Your Sensitive Side: Coaching at Work. September
Books
2007 - Continuing Professional Development, with David Megginson, 2nd Edition, CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), UK
2003 - Continuing Professional Development, with David Megginson, CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), UK
Exhibitions
May 2008 - The Translucent Rock Gallery, Henley on Thames
October 2007 - Flights of Fantasy, Tregoning Fine Art, Derby
September 2007 - Flights of Fantasy, Buckenham Galleries, Southwold
January 2007 - Free Painters and Sculptors, Bankside Gallery, London
March 2006 - 18 @ 108, Royal Society of British Sculptors Gallery, London
March 2006 - Beneath, The Surface Gallery, Nottingham
June 2005 - Contrasts, The Dome, Doncaster
March 2005 - The Last of the English Alabaster, Tregoning Fine Art Gallery, Derby
Other publications
Chapter
2009 - 'Offering Creative Choices in Mentoring and Coaching' in Techniques in Mentoring and Coaching, Volume 2. Megginson D and Clutterbuck D :Butterworth Hienemann UK
