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About Ben Bander

Ben Bander Abudawood

Ben Bander Abudawood, professionally known as Ben Bander, is a distinguished Human Resources executive, organizational psychologist, academic, author, researcher, educator, and international consultant with more than 20 years of professional experience spanning Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Leadership Development, Higher Education, and Business Management.

Throughout his career, Ben has successfully bridged the worlds of industry and academia, combining extensive executive leadership experience with a passion for education, research, innovation, and professional development. His expertise has helped organizations, institutions, and professionals enhance performance, develop talent, and build sustainable, high-performing cultures.

For more than two decades, Ben has held senior leadership and executive positions in Human Resources across major organizations within the banking, healthcare, and industrial sectors. His experience includes leading large-scale organizational transformation initiatives, workforce planning strategies, talent management programs, leadership development projects, organizational development interventions, and employee engagement initiatives.

As an international HR consultant, Ben has advised organizations across the United Kingdom, United States, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and the Philippines, helping businesses align people strategies with organizational objectives while navigating complex workforce challenges.

His extensive experience in senior HR leadership positions has enabled him to successfully lead organizational change, implement innovative HR solutions, improve employee engagement, and enhance organizational effectiveness across diverse industries.

Alongside his corporate career, Ben has established himself as a respected academic and educator. He currently serves as a Senior

Lecturer and Visiting Associate Professor, teaching and mentoring students in areas including:

• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Psychology
• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership and Management
• Business Management
• CIPD Professional Qualifications

His extensive industry experience enriches the classroom experience by providing students with practical insights, real-world case studies, and contemporary perspectives on leadership, organizational effectiveness, and strategic human resource management.

Ben is passionate about developing future leaders and professionals, helping learners bridge the gap between academic theory and professional practice.

Ben's educational journey reflects his commitment to lifelong learning, academic excellence, and professional development. His qualifications include:

• Doctor of Education (EdD)
• (Ph.D. Candidate) in Organizational Behavior
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master's Degree in Organizational Psychology
• MSc in Human Resource Management – University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
• Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Teaching and Learning – Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), United Kingdom
• Executive Diploma in International Business Management – Pearson Assured

Ben combines a strong academic foundation with extensive industry experience, enabling him to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the fields of Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Leadership, and Higher Education.

Ben is an active member of several internationally recognized professional and academic organizations, including:

• Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA)
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
• American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA)
• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

These affiliations reflect his commitment to professional excellence, academic advancement, and evidence-based HR practice.

Ben's research focuses on the intersection of people, organizations, learning, technology, and performance. His work combines organizational psychology, human resource management, educational innovation, and digital transformation to address contemporary workplace and educational challenges.

His primary research interests include:

• Employee Engagement and Retention
• Organizational Behavior and Organizational Culture
• Organizational Psychology and Employee Behavior
• Digital Transformation in Human Resources
• Workplace Well-being and Mental Health
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness
• Learning and Development
• Talent Management and Workforce Planning
• Higher Education Innovation
• Technology-Enhanced Learning
• Gamification in Education and Training
• Game-Based Learning and Assessment
• Educational Psychology
• Digital Learning Environments
• The Use of Gaming to Improve Student Engagement, Motivation, and Academic Performance
• The Application of Serious Games and Simulation-Based Learning in Higher Education
• The Integration of Gaming Principles into Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Practices

Ben has a particular interest in exploring how gaming and gamification can transform higher education by creating more engaging, interactive, and effective learning experiences. His research examines the use of game-based learning, simulation technologies, and gamified assessment methods to improve student participation, knowledge retention, critical thinking, problem-solving, and overall learning outcomes.

By combining insights from organizational psychology, educational theory, and game design, Ben seeks to develop innovative approaches that enhance teaching effectiveness and support the future of digital education.

Ben is an accomplished author whose work focuses on personal development, leadership, psychology, organizational effectiveness, and human potential.

In addition to his published works, Ben has authored numerous professional articles, training materials, educational resources, novels, and academic content designed to support organizational leaders, HR practitioners, educators, and aspiring professionals.

Writing remains one of his greatest passions and serves as a platform through which he shares knowledge, inspires growth, and contributes to professional and academic discourse.

Over the course of his career, Ben has trained, coached, and mentored more than 20,000 professionals worldwide in areas including:

• Human Resource Management
• Strategic HR Leadership
• Organizational Development
• Leadership and Management
• Performance Management Systems (PMS)
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Interviewing and Selection Techniques
• Workforce Planning
• Talent Acquisition
• Employee Engagement
• Time Management and Productivity
• Career Development and Coaching

His training programs have been delivered across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Philippines, earning recognition for their practical relevance, engaging delivery style, and measurable impact.

Known for his dynamic and interactive approach, Ben is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, facilitator, and lecturer who regularly delivers workshops, executive education programs, and conference presentations.

Ben specializes in a broad range of disciplines, including:

• Human Resource Strategy
• Organizational Psychology
• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership Development
• Talent Management
• Succession Planning
• Workforce Planning and Forecasting
• HR Technology and Digital Transformation
• Employee Experience and Engagement
• Learning and Development
• Organizational Development and Change Management
• Performance Management Systems
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Higher Education and Academic Development
• Career Coaching and Executive Mentoring
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He also delivers preparation programs for internationally recognized HR qualifications, including:

• PHR® (Professional in Human Resources)
• SPHR® (Senior Professional in Human Resources)
• CIPD Qualifications

Beyond his professional and academic pursuits, Ben has a longstanding interest in religious studies, theology, philosophy, astrology, astronomy, technology, and human behavior. These disciplines contribute to his broader perspective on leadership, culture, learning, personal development, and the human experience.

He is also an enthusiastic gamer and game developer who is passionate about exploring how gaming technologies can be leveraged to improve education, training, organizational learning, and professional development.

His diverse interests continue to inspire innovation, creativity, research, and intellectual exploration across multiple disciplines.

Ben's mission is to empower individuals, develop future leaders, transform organizations, and advance knowledge through education, research, innovation, and strategic people management.

Through consulting, teaching, writing, coaching, research, and thought leadership, he continues to make meaningful contributions to the fields of Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Higher Education, Leadership Development, and Business Management on a global scale.

He believes that the most successful organizations are built by investing in people, fostering continuous learning, and creating environments where individuals can thrive, innovate, and achieve their full potential.