El-Kafafi, S. (2020). Qualitative vs Quantitative: Reaching a Happy Medium. Second International Online Seminar on Research Design and Methodology: Incorporating Qualitative and Mixed Methodology Approaches, 29th September – 1 October 2020. Giles Brooker Group, India. https://gbacademy.in/research-centre/gbrc-research-team/
El-Kafafi, S. (2020). Mixed Methods PhD and Differences in Ethical Approval for Qualitative and Quantitative Research. Second International Online Seminar on Research Design and Methodology: Incorporating Qualitative and Mixed Methodology Approaches, 29th September – 1 October 2020. Giles Brooker Group, India. https://gbacademy.in/research-centre/gbrc-research-team/
El-Kafafi, S. (2020). Overview of Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Research. Guest Speaker at International Online Seminar, 19 September 2020. Giles Brooker Group, India. https://gbacademy.in/research-centre/gbrc-research-team/
El-Kafafi, S. (2020). Interrelationship between Academic and Industry Research and Cultural and Ethical Issues Encountered. Guest Speaker at the International Online Seminar, Developing Research Collaboration Nationally and Internationally, 19 – 20 August 2020. Giles Brooker Group, India. https://gbacademy.in/research-centre/gbrc-research-team/
El-Kafafi, S. (2020). Academic Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Leadership in Higher Education. Guest Speaker at the 5th International EMI Entrepreneurship & Communication Social Sciences Congress 29 – 30 June 2020, Gostivar, Turkey. http://www.emissc.org/en
El-Kafafi, S. (2020). Impact of COVID19 on the Future of Work: The New Face of Workforce. EMI Congress Interviews and Talks, 30 May 2020. Presentation can be accessed on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5lSglz8JHU&t=325s
El-Kafafi, S.; McQuaid, R. & Overbosch, W. (2020). The future of work in post COVID 19. Global Minds Debate Series, Coronavirus and Agenda 2030, World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD), 20 May 2020.
El-Kafafi, S (2020). Impact of COVID19 on Education Future, YouTube presentation: Vision Matters with Dr Dababrata Chowdhury on Vision for Future Education and Business, 12 May 2020. Presentation can be accessed on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cej_MxIy46o&t=214s
El-Kafafi, S. (2018). Enhancing Students Workplace Skills: The Case of an Innovation Program. Keynote Speaker at the 2nd International EMI Entrepreneurship and Social Sciences Congress organized by the Cyprus Social Sciences University , Nisantasi University , Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Dilkur Academy and Gulsehir Municipality held at Cappadocia, Turkey from 9-11 November 2018. www.emissc.org
El-Kafafi, S. (2018). Women in Supply Chain: Leading the Change. Guest Speaker at the 2018 International Conference for Sustainable Supply and Value Chain Innovations – International Perspective organised and co-hosted by Giles Brooker Group and Department of Business Administration, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, 14-15 September 2018. http://www.psgrkc.ac.in/
El-Kafafi, S. (2006). Women and Scientific Careers in New Zealand. Gender, Science and Development: What are the issues for the next ten years? UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (UNCSTD) Roundtable Discussion. The Fourth International Conference of the World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD), Global and Local Resources in Achieving Sustainable Development. University of Naples, Italy, 6-8 November 2006.
Research in Progress
Karamalla-Gaiballa, N. & El-Kafafi, S. (2020). The Impact of Conflicts on Natural Resources: The Case of Sudanese Darfur Region. International CEO Social Sciences Congress, 18 – 20 December 2020, held in Gorazde University in Bosnia and Herzegovina, (www.ceocongress.org).
Reports for Public Agencies
El-Kafafi, S.; Fu, M.; Hagger, D.; Nair, S,; Paton, N. and Santha, B. (2019). Domestic Violence against Ethnic Women: Literature Review. A Research commissioned by Shakti. http://www.communityresearch.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/formidable/8/April-2019-Domestic-Violence-Against-Ethnic-Women-Literature-Review.pdf
El-Kafafi, S. and Scrimgeour, F (2002). Allocation and Use of Water in the Waikato Region. A Report for Environment Waikato. Hamilton: New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2001). Quality assurance, process analysis, and problem solving: A case study of a water treatment plant. A paper presented to New Zealand Organisation for Quality. Palmerston North: New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. and Scrimgeour, F (2001a). An Assessment of Triple Bottom Line Reporting By Local Government in New Zealand. A Report written for Audit New Zealand Research Group. Hamilton: New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. and Scrimgeour, F. (2001b). The value of willows in New Zealand: An economic valuation. A Report prepared for HortResearch. Hamilton: New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. and Scrimgeour, F. (2001c). Triple Bottom Line Reporting. A Report written for Audit New Zealand Research Group. Hamilton: New Zealand.
Video Podcasts
El-Kafafi, S. (Producer). (2016). Introduction and Nature of MBA Business Research.
. New Zealand: Ntec and University of Northampton.
El-Kafafi, S. (Producer). (2016). Formulating and Clarifying the Research Topic.
. New Zealand: Ntec and University of Northampton.
El-Kafafi, S. (Producer). (2016). Critically Reviewing the Literature – Part 1.
. New Zealand: Ntec and University of Northampton.
El-Kafafi, S. (Producer). (2016). Critically Reviewing the Literature – Part 2.
. New Zealand: Ntec and University of Northampton.
El-Kafafi, S. (Producer). (2016). Understanding Research Philosophies and Approaches.
. New Zealand: Ntec and University of Northampton.
El-Kafafi, S. (Producer). (2016). Negotiating Access and Research Ethics.
. New Zealand: Ntec and University of Northampton.
El-Kafafi, S. (Producer). (2016). Collecting Primary Data Using Questionnaires.
. New Zealand: Ntec and University of Northampton.
Workshops
El-Kafafi, S. (2020). Business Ethics and Code of Conduct. Te Wananga o Aotearoa, 18 January 2020, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2019). Importance of Cultural Diversity. Te Wananga o Aotearoa, 19 September 2019, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2017). Applied Research Methods. Regent International Education Group, Thursday, 21 April 2017, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. & Samujh, H. (2017). Research Topics Don’t Come From Thin Air. ICL Education Group, March 2017, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2016). The Role of Technology in Education. Zayed College for Girls, Friday, 18 November 2016, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2015). Innovation: The New Face of Quality. New Zealand Organisation for Quality (NZOQ) Northern Branch Workshop, Genesis Energy, Greenlane, Tuesday, 28 July 2015, Auckland, New Zealand
El-Kafafi, S. (2015). Becoming a Change Leader. New Zealand Organisation for Quality (NZOQ) Central Branch World Quality Day (WQD), Caccia Birtch House, Palmerston North, Wednesday, 22 July 2015, Palmerston North, New Zealand
El-Kafafi, S. (2015). Innovation: The New Face of Quality. New Zealand Organisation for Quality (NZOQ) Northern Branch World Quality Day, Novotel Ellerslie, Greenlane, Thursday, 18 June 2015, Auckland, New Zealand
El-Kafafi, S. (2014). How Leadership Values Drive Leadership Style during Challenging Times. New Zealand Organisation for Quality (NZOQ) Northern Branch World Quality Day, Novotel Ellerslie, Greenlane, Thursday, 13 November 2014, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2014). Technology: A bliss or threat to education? National Education Technology Consortium (Ntec), Auckland, Ntec Research Seminar Series, 2 December 2014, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2010). New Zealand Leadership: Inspiration to Peek Performance. New Zealand Organisation for Quality (NZOQ) World Quality Day, Novotel Ellerslie, Greenlane, Thursday, 11 November 2010, Auckland, New Zealand
El-Kafafi, S. (2009). Adult Education and Entrepreneurial Activities in the Workplace. Research Seminar Series at the Manukau Institute of Technology at the Faculty of Business, 12 October, 2009, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2008). Innovative Leadership: Getting Below the Surface. New Zealand Quality Day 2008. Annual New Zealand Organisation for Quality (NAOQ) event. Theme: Initiate, Innovate & Integrate, 10 June 2008, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2008). Ecotourism and sustainability. Research Seminar Series at the Manukau Institute of Technology at the Faculty of Business, 5 June, 2008, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2007). Genetic Engineering Risks and Benefits: New Zealand Perception. Research Seminar Series at the Manukau Business School, 11 October 2007, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2007). 40+ females in New Zealand: A Psychographic Profile for Marketing Trends and Consumer Behaviour. Manukau Business School Marketing Department. 28 February 2007, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2006). Strategic Management, Organisational Control Processes, Quality Management Strategy and its implications on the customer. Workshop at Manukau Business School for Plantation Business Challenge Program, 25 September 2006, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2006). Time Management. One day workshop at Manukau Business School for Industries. 20 September 2006.
El-Kafafi, S. (2006). Business Excellence and Corporate Governance. Research Seminar Series at the Manukau Business School, 14 September 2006.
El-Kafafi, S. (2006). Work with Words. Workshop at Paptoetoe High School. 31 May 2006, Auckland New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2005). Teams and Leadership. Workshop at Manukau Business School for Plantation Business Challenge Program, 26 September 2005, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2005). Audience Learning Style Theories. Workshop at College of Business, Massey University, on 5 May 2005, Auckland: New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2005). Quality Management: Promote the participation of management and staff in quality initiatives. 2 day workshops for Auckland International Airport, April, May 2005, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2005). Explain fundamental concepts and principles of quality and its management. 2 day workshop for Auckland International Airport, March 2005, Auckland: New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2004). Business Excellence. 2 day workshop for Tyco Flow Control, 28-29 July 2004, Hamilton: New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2003). The Relationship between TQM and Change. Research Seminar Series at the Manukau Business School, 22 October 2003.
El-Kafafi, S. (2003). The role of feedback in enhancing cooperative learning in the classroom. Workshop presented at the Teacher Training Day. 5 April 2003 at Auckland Language Center, Auckland: New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2002). Influences on Personal Reflection. Workshop presented at Teacher Training Day. 21 September 2002 at Auckland Language Center. Auckland: New Zealand.
Research Seminars
El-Kafafi, S. (2017). Role of Corporate Entrepreneurship on Organisational Performance. ICL Education Group, 8 February 2017, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2016). Academic Entrepreneurship in Higher Education Institutes. ICL Education Group, 17 February 2016, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2016). Open Innovation in Practice. National Tertiary Education Consortium, October 2016, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2015). Gamification: An Open Innovation Case Study. National Tertiary Education Consortium, August 2015, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2015). Applying Gamification in Education. ICL Education Group, March 2015, Auckland, New Zealand.
El-Kafafi, S. (2014). Engaging Staff in Research Culture, National Tertiary Education Consortium, September 2014, Auckland, New Zealand.
Guest Speaker
- Guest Speaker at the 2020 5th International EMI Entrepreneurship & Communication Social Sciences Congress, Gostivar, Turkey from 29 – 30 June 2020. http://www.emissc.org/en
- Keynote Speaker at the 2018 2nd International EMI Entrepreneurship and Social Sciences Congress held at Cappadocia, Turkey from 9-11 November 2018. www.emissc.org This can be viewed at https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=tr&u=http://www.emissc.org/&prev=search
- Guest Speaker at the 2018 International Conference for Sustainable Supply and Value Chain Innovations – International Perspective organised and co-hosted by Giles Brooker Group and Department of Business Administration, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, 14-15 September 2018. http://www.psgrkc.ac.in/ http://www.psgrkcw.ac.in/international-conference-on-sustainable-supply-and-value-chain-innovations-international-perspectives-by-bba-sep-2018/
- Guest Speaker at the Cardiac Club, Pukekohe Branch on Mindful Management, 11 August 2017. Speech Title: Learn to be Happier.
- Guest Speaker at the Cardiac Club, Pukekohe Branch on Leadership, 18 October 2013. Speech Title: Leadership in Ancient Egypt.
- Guest Speaker at MIT, Highbrook Center Seminar on Employment Law for SMEs, February 2012. Speech Title: Human Resource Management for the Sustainable Business.
- Guest Speaker at MIT Research Methods in Professional Accounting, 16 May 2008. Speech Title: Presentation Skills & Applied Research Methods.
- Guest Speaker at MIT Marae for Pakuranga Intermediate School, 25 July 2007. Speech Title: “Education: A Life Long Journey.”
- Guest Speaker at the MIT Business School Marketing Department, February 2007.
- Guest Speaker at The 11th International Conference on ISO 9000 & TQM (11th-ICIT), China & Hang Seng School of Commerce (HSSC), Hong Kong, 10-12 April 2006.
- Guest Speaker at the New Zealand Organisation for Quality (NZOQ), 3 April 2006. Quality Assurance Certificate Delivery and Celebration. Speech Title: “The Challenge of the Big Fish i.e. Tertiary Education.”
- Guest Speaker at Papatoetoe High School, Auckland, New Zealand, 31 May 2006.
- Guest Speaker at Massey University, Department of Management and International Business, 5 May 2005.