Dr Balakrishnan Muniapan
Dr Balakrishnan Muniapan is a Senior Teaching Fellow in HRM at Birmingham City University, UK, bringing extensive international experience to his role. He has previously held senior faculty positions at institutions across Malaysia, China, and at two Australian universities' branch campuses. Dr Bala’s contributions to HRM have earned him notable accolades, including the “Best Professor in HRM” awards at the World Education Congress and Asia’s Education Excellence 2014 (Singapore), as well as the World HRD Congress 2017 (Mumbai).
A sought-after Visiting Professor in HRM and external examiner for DBA and PhD theses, Dr Bala has collaborated with universities in Asia, Australia, Europe, and Africa. His impressive publication record includes over 70 articles on HRM and related topics featured in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters. Renowned for his expertise as a global speaker, Dr Bala has delivered impactful presentations and workshops on HRM in numerous countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, the South Pacific, Australia, and the USA. He holds multiple professional certifications, including HRDCorp Accredited Trainer (Malaysia, TTT via exemption), Certified Workplace Trainer (Level IV) from the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP), Certified NLP Practitioner (ABNLP, USA), and is a Certified Trainer, Speaker, and Coach with the John Maxwell Team (USA).
As an experienced HRM trainer and consultant, Dr Bala has led transformative training and consultancy programs that have significantly enhanced HRM strategies for hundreds of organisations worldwide. His dynamic and engaging training style is known for being highly interactive and thought-provoking, providing participants with valuable practical insights that foster strategic and critical thinking skills essential for leadership and HRM effectiveness.