Dr Dylan Henderson
Lecturer in Management, Employment and Organisation
- hendersond3@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2087 6928
- T02, Adeilad Aberconwy, Rhodfa Colum, Cathays, Caerdydd, CF10 3EU
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Trosolwg
I am an experienced researcher specialising in enterprise, innovation and economic development policy and practice. My current research focuses on the economic benefits associated with business adoption and exploitation of digital technologies. I have published in a range of leading journals and policy publications, with studies undertaken for organisations such as the European Commission, Welsh Government, regional development agencies and universities across Europe. As a Senior Research Fellow at Cardiff Business School (Economics section) I am currently conducting research alongside the Welsh Government's programme of support for superfast broadband.
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Education and qualifications
- PhD Regional Economic Development, 1999, Cardiff University (ESRC award)
- MSc Technical Change and Regional Development (Distinction), 1995, Cardiff University (SERC award)
- BA (Hons) Geography, 1993, Manchester University
Career overview
- 2016 - present: Cardiff Business School, Welsh Economic Research Unit
- 2005 - 2016: Senior consultant, CM International
- 1999 - 2005: Consultant, CM International
- 1994 -1995: Research assistant, Centre for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences, Cardiff University
Pwyllgorau ac adolygu
- 2016 - present: Cardiff Business School’s Shadow Management Board
Cyhoeddiadau
2022
- Morgan, K. and Henderson, D. 2022. New models of innovation in old industrial regions. In: Teles, F., Ramos, F. and Rodrigues, A. eds. Territorial Innovation in Less Developed Regions: Communities, Technologies and Impact. Palgrave MacMillan
- Jones, C. and Henderson, D. 2022. Industry 4.0 and value creation in the future city. Working paper. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
2021
- Reynolds, L., Henderson, D., Xu, C. and Norris, L. 2021. Digitalisation and the foundational economy: a digital opportunity or a digital divide for less-developed regions?. Local Economy 36(6), pp. 451-467. (10.1177/02690942211072239)
- Delbridge, R., Henderson, D. and Morgan, K. 2021. Scoping the future of innovation policy in Wales. Project Report.
- Henderson, D., Munday, M. and Roberts, A. 2021. The regional consequences of new digital infrastructure: can Welsh SMEs gain an edge from access and adoption of superfast broadband?. National Institute Economic Review 255, pp. 42-55. (10.1017/nie.2020.48)
- Henderson, D. 2021. Digital technologies in Wales. [Online]. Online: Cardiff University Business School. Available at: http://blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/business-school/2021/01/19/digital-technologies-in-wales/
2020
- Henderson, D., Jones, C., Munday, M., Roberts, A., Roche, N. and Xu, C. 2020. The digital maturity survey for Wales 2020. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff University. Available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/superfast-broadband-project/digital-maturity-survey
- Henderson, D. 2020. Demand-side broadband policy in the context of digital transformation: an examination of SME digital advisory policies in Wales. Telecommunications Policy 44(9) (10.1016/j.telpol.2020.102024)
- Henderson, D. 2020. Working from home? The UK’s broadband and wifi will be put to the test. The Conversation
- Henderson, D. 2020. Institutional work in the maintenance of regional innovation policy instruments: evidence from Wales. Regional Studies 54(3), pp. 429-439. (10.1080/00343404.2019.1634251)
- Henderson, D., Jones, C., Munday, M., Roberts, A., Roche, N. and Xu, C. 2020. Superfast broadband business exploitation project: Digital Maturity Survey for Wales 2019. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff University. Available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/superfast-broadband-project/digital-maturity-survey
- Henderson, D. and Roche, N. 2020. Examining the policy mix for broadband deployment in Wales: The role of informal coordination in the last mile. Local Economy 35(1), pp. 48-67. (10.1177/0269094219883396)
- Henderson, D., Jones, C., Munday, M., Roberts, A., Roche, N. and Xu, C. 2020. Superfast broadband business exploitation programme: research and intelligence Digital Maturity Economic Impact Report 2019. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Cardiff University. Available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/superfast-broadband-project/economic-impact-research
2019
- Henderson, D. 2019. Policy entrepreneurship in context: Understanding the role of institutions in the emergence of novel policy solutions for services innovation in Finland and Ireland. Science and Public Policy 46(5), pp. 668-678. (10.1093/scipol/scz020)
- Henderson, D. 2019. Unpacking digital transformation and its implications for business and policy. [Online]. Small Business Charter. Available at: https://smallbusinesscharter.org/knowledge/unpacking-digital-transformation-implications-business-policy/
- Reynolds, L., Henderson, D. and Roche, N. 2019. Digital technologies and future opportunities for the construction industry in Wales. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Henderson, D. 2019. Policy path dependency in a less developed region: The evolution of regional innovation policy in Wales (UK). Revista Galega de Economia 28(2), pp. 39-52. (10.15304/rge.28.2.6155)
- Henderson, D., Jones, C., Munday, M., Roche, N., Roberts, A., Xu, C. and Norris, L. 2019. Digital maturity economic impact report 2018. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Henderson, D. and Norris, L. 2019. Broadband, productivity and the Welsh Economy. [Online]. Cardiff: Cardiff University. Available at: https://blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/business-school/2019/05/13/broadband-productivity-and-the-welsh-economy/
- Jones, C. and Henderson, D. 2019. Broadband and uneven spatial development: the case of Cardiff City-Region. Local Economy 34(3), pp. 228-247. (10.1177/0269094219841590)
- Henderson, D. and Reynolds, L. 2019. New focus on the foundations of the UK’s economy might help poorest regions post-Brexit. The Conversation 2019(27 Mar)
- Henderson, D., Jones, C., Munday, M., Norris, L., Roberts, A., Roche, N. and Xu, C. 2019. Digital maturity survey for Wales 2018. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Norris, L. and Henderson, D. 2019. Digital technologies and future opportunities for rural businesses and areas in Wales. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
2018
- Henderson, D., Jones, C. and Roche, N. 2018. AI and automation: Examining the future implications for business and employment in Wales - Update. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Reynolds, L., Henderson, D. and Roche, N. 2018. Digital technologies and future opportunities for the foundational economy in Wales. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Henderson, D., Jones, C., Munday, M., Reynolds, L., Roberts, A., Roche, N. and Scedrova, A. 2018. Digital maturity economic impact report for Wales 2017. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Henderson, D., Jones, C., Munday, M., Roche, N., Roberts, A., Scedrova, A. and Reynolds, L. 2018. Digital maturity survey for Wales 2017. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Cardiff Business School. Available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1137775/SFBBE-2016-National-Digital-Maturity-Survey-Report_final.pdf
- Henderson, D. and Roche, N. 2018. From consensus to conflict in the regional policy mix for broadband deployment: examining the role of informal coordination. Presented at: 29th European Regional Conference of the International Telecommunications Society (ITS) 2018, Trento, Italy, 1-4 August 201829th European Regional Conference of the International Telecommunications Society (ITS): "Towards a digital future: Turning technology into markets?". EconStor
2017
- Henderson, D. 2017. Assessing the impact of broadband use on the Welsh economy. Welsh Economic Review 25, pp. 28-36. (10.18573/j.2017.10196)
- Henderson, D., Jones, C., Munday, M., Norris, L., Roberts, A., Roche, N. and Scedrova, A. 2017. Economic impact report 2016. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Henderson, D. 2017. The transformative potential of cloud technologies for SMEs in Wales. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Henderson, D., Jones, C., Munday, M., Norris, L., Roberts, A., Roche, N. and Scedrova, A. 2017. Digital maturity survey for Wales 2016. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Cardiff Business School. Available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1137775/SFBBE-2016-National-Digital-Maturity-Survey-Report_final.pdf
- Henderson, D., Jones, C., Munday, M., Norris, L., Roberts, A., Roche, N. and Scedrova, A. 2017. Digital maturity survey for Wales 2016. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Cardiff Business School. Available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1137775/SFBBE-2016-National-Digital-Maturity-Survey-Report_final.pdf
2002
- Morgan, K. J. and Henderson, D. 2002. Regions as laboratories: the rise of regional experimentalism in Europe. In: Innovation and Social Learning. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 204-226.
2000
- Izushi, H. and Henderson, D. 2000. Designing learning networks in peripheral regions: comparison of two models. Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy 18(6), pp. 697-710. (10.1068/c10m)
- Henderson, D. 2000. EU Regional Innovation Strategies: Regional Experimentalism in Practice?. European Urban and Regional Studies 7(4), pp. 347-358. (10.1177/096977640000700404)
1999
- Henderson, D. and Thomas, M. 1999. Learning through strategy-making: the RTP in Wales. In: Morgan, K. J. and Nauwelaers, C. eds. Regional Innovation Strategies: The Challenge for Less-Favoured Regions. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, pp. 80-95.
1998
- Henderson, D. 1998. Building interactive learning networks: lessons from the Welsh Medical Technology Forum. Regional Studies 32, pp. 783-787.
1997
- Morgan, K. J. and Henderson, D. 1997. The fallible servant: evaluating the Welsh Development Agency. In: Nationality and Planning in Scotland and Wales. Cardiff: University of Wales Press, pp. 77-97.
Addysgu
Modern Business Enterprise (BS3561)
Primary research interests
- Economic development and impact analysis
- Innovation and technology policy
- Academic-industry linkages and knowledge transfer
- Innovation in services
Research projects
Recent Research
- Superfast Broadband Business Exploitation Research Project, WERU / Welsh Government
- Final evaluation of the Academic Expertise for Business programme, Welsh Government
- End of programme evaluation of the SMART Cymru RD& I programme, Welsh Government
- Evaluation of the impact of the KTP programme in Wales, Welsh Government
- The role and importance of design in non-design intensive businesses in Ireland, Department for Jobs Enterprise and Innovation, Ireland
- Review of innovation in services and business processes, Foráfs, Ireland
