Beryl Hesketh

Professor Beryl Hesketh

Executive Dean, College of Health and Science 
BA (Hons) Cape Town MA Victoria Uni of Wellington PhD Massey

Contact details

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Telephone: (02) 4620 3306
Facsimilie: (02) 4620 3396
e-mail: b.hesketh@uws.edu.au
Location: Campbelltown Campus
Building 5, Room 5.2.19

• Biography
• Awards and recognitions
• Learning and teaching interests
• Research interests
• Community interests
• Publications 

Biography

Professor Beryl Hesketh is Executive Dean of the College of Health and Science. She was previously the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences and Technology) at the University of Sydney where she managed five large faculties (Architecture, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Engineering, Science and Veterinary Science). She was also the Dean of Science at the University of Sydney for four years and Head of Department of Psychology at Macquarie University. Professor Hesketh is an eminent and currently active researcher. She has published widely internationally, and has been a recipient of Australian Research Council (ARC) funding continuously since 1987. She has also served on, and chaired, one of the ARC Large Grants panels.
Through her role in several cooperative research centres and on the boards of spin-off companies, she has experience in the commercialisation of intellectual property and the creation of productive university-industry links. Professor Hesketh is a reviewer for the Australian University Quality Authority, with current and past participation in reviews of universities in New Zealand and Australia.

Awards and recognitions

Professor Beryl Hesketh is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences Australia, and of the Australian Psychological Society. She has recently been made a Fellow of the USA Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. She was the recipient of the Elton Mayo Award in 1997 for her contribution to Australian and International research and teaching in organisational psychology.

Learning and teaching interests

Professor Beryl Hesketh has 30 years of experience teaching psychology in university contexts, and has been involved in the detailed development, evaluation and revision of curriculum and courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels at Massey University (including distance education), UNSW, Macquarie University, the University of Sydney and at the University of Western Sydney. With assistance from the Macquarie University Vice Chancellor’s Development Grant she integrated all the Organisational Psychology teaching into WebCT in 1998 and made extensive used of web-assisted teaching. From this work she has developed a research interest in examining the most effective ways of using electronic media in teaching. She has supervised 12 PhD students and numerous Masters and Honours students in the area of organizational psychology. In her roles as Dean and Pro Vice Chancellor, she has been strongly supportive of academic staff who are driving innovation in their teaching and undertaking research into teaching, including funding for research into the science of teaching and through the recognition of teaching in promotions.

Research interests

Professor Beryl Hesketh's research and scholarship has focussed on integrating theory and practice and applying fundamental psychological principles to a range of practical problems with a primary focus on decision-making. She has received funding from ARC continuously since 1987, and has recently completed two ARC Discovery grants and currently holds a large ARC Linkage grant. Current and past research interests include:

• Extreme Event Command and Control Decision-making, including the role of IT
• The Role of Errors in Learning and Transfer
• Application of the Minnesota Theory of Work Adjustment, most recently to retirement adjustment
• Time Discounting and decision-making
• Training for adaptive expertise in fire fighters
• Time and Speed Perception in Driving
• Selecting for Adaptive Performance
• Impact of Information Technology and Computer-Mediated Communication on Higher Education
• Cognitive Aspects of Computer Programming
• Accuracy of Self Assessment
• Individual Career Decision-making and Skill Development in the Context of Change
• Use of Fuzzy Variables and Ratings for Measurement in a Range of Domains

Community interests

Science and maths teachers…

Publications

• Journal articles
• Books and book chapters
• Encyclopaedia entries
• Conferences (last five years)
  

Journal articles

Griffin, B., & Hesketh, B. (2008). Postretirement work: A model of the determinants of paid and volunteer work. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 81(1), 101-121.
Bidewell, J., Griffin, B., & Hesketh, B (2006). Timing of retirement: Including a delay discounting perspective in retirement models. Journal of Vocational Behavior 68, 368-387.
Neal, A., Godley, S. T., Kirkpatrick, T., Dewsnap, G., Joung, W. & Hesketh, B. (2006). An examination of learning processes during critical incident training: Implications for the development of adaptable trainees. _Journal of Applied Psychology, 92, 1276-1292.
Joung, W., Hesketh, B., Neal, A. (2006).  Using “War Stories” to train for adaptive performance: Is it better to learn from errors or success. Applied Psychology: An International Review, 55, 282-302.
Griffin, B., & Hesketh, B. (2005). Are conscientious workers adaptable? Australian Journal of Management, 30(2), 1-15.
Griffin, B., & Hesketh, B. (2004). Why Openness to Experience is not a good predictor of job performance. International Journal of Selection and Assessment, 12, 243-251.
Griffin, B., Hesketh, B., & Grayson. D. (2004). Applicants faking good: Evidence of item bias in the NEO PI-R. Personality and Individual Differences, 36/7, 1545-1558.
Griffin, B. & Hesketh, B. (2003) Adaptable behaviours for successful work and career adjustment. Australian Journal of Psychology, 55(2), 65-73
Crawford, S., Joung, W., Hesketh, B., Griffiths, R., Bearman, S., Kirkpatrick, T., and Neal, A. (2003) Emergent Issues For Training: The Benefits of Learning from Other People’s Mistakes Fire Australia, August, 26-2
Hesketh, B., & Godley, S. (2002). A comparison of time estimations in driving with Target-Only in Motion, Self-Only in Motion, and Self-and-Target in Mobtion. Ecological Psychology, 14(3), 111-125.
Hesketh, B. (2002). Time-related issues in training and career development. Australian Journal of Management, 27, 31-38.
 Hesketh, B. (2001). Adapting Vocational Psychology to cope with change. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 59, 203-212
Brew, F., & Hesketh, B., & Taylor, A. (2001). Individualist-collectivist differences in adolescent decision-making and decision styles with Chinese and Anglos. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 25, 1-19.
Allworth, E. A., & Hesketh, B. (2000). Job requirements biodata as a predictor of performance in customer service roles. International Journal of Selection and Assessment, 8, 137-147.
Hesketh, B. (2000a). Time perspective in career-related choices: Applications of time-discounting principles. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 57, 62-84.
Hesketh, B. (2000b). The next millenium of ‘Fit’ research: Comments on  “The congruence myth: An analysis of the efficacy of the Person-Environment fit model”: by H.E.A. Tinsley. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 56, 190-196.
Ivancic, K., & Hesketh, B. (2000). Learning from errors in a driving simulation: Effects on driving skill and self-confidence. Ergonomics, 43,1966-1984.
Schippmann, J. S., Ash, R. A., Battista, M., Carr, L., Eyde, L. D., Hesketh, B., Kehoe, J., Perlman, K., Prien, E., & Sanchez, J. (2000). The practice of competency modelling. Personnel Psychology, 53, 703-740.
Allworth, E. A., & Hesketh. B. (1999). Construct oriented biodata and the prediction of adaptive performance. International Journal of Selection and Assessment, 7, 97-111.
Hesketh, B., & Considine, G. (1998). Integrating individual and organisational perspectives for career development and change. European Journal of Work and Organisational Psychology, 7(3), 405-418.
Hesketh, B. (1998). Careers Advice and Tertiary Decision-Making “Downunder” in Australia. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 52, 396-408.
Hesketh, B., Watson-Brown, C., & Whiteley, S (1998). Time-related discounting of value and decision-making about job options. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 52, 89-105.
Hesketh, B., & Myors, B. (1997). How should we measure fit in organisational psychology: Or should we? Australian Psychologist, 32, 71-76.
Hesketh, B. (1997).  Dilemmas in training for transfer and retention. Lead article for Applied Psychology: An International Review, 46, 317-339.
Hesketh. B. (1997). W(h)ither dilemmas in training for transfer. Applied Psychology: An International Review, 46, 380-386.
Neal, A., & Hesketh, B. (1997). Episodic knowledge and implicit learning. Psychonomic Bulletin and Review, 4, 1, 24-37.
Neal. A., & Hesketh, B. (1997). Future directions for implicit learning: Toward a clarification of issues associated with knowledge representation and consciousness. Psychonomic Bulletin and Review, 4, 1, 73 - 78.
Hesketh, B., & Whiteley, S. (1996) .Year 12 students’ estimates of their examination performance: Accurate or not? Australian Journal of Career Development, 5(2), 34-38.
Hesketh, B. (1996). Status quo effects in decision-making about training and career development. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 48, 324-338.
Hesketh, B., Rawlings, R., & Allen, R. (1996). Organisational psychology applied to forensic issues. Australian Psychologist,  31, 9 - 14.
Hesketh, B., Hesketh, T., Hansen, J. &  Goranson, D. (1995). The use of fuzzy variables in developing new scales from the Strong Interest Inventory. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 42, 85-89.
Hesketh, B. (1995).Training for transferable skills. Journal of Applied Social Behaviour, 2(1), 1 - 24.
Hesketh, B., & Whiteley, S. (1995). Students’ perceptions of the help received during the tertiary admissions process. Australian Journal of Career Development, 4(3), 62 - 67.
Hesketh, B. (1995). Personality and adjustment style: A Theory of Work Adjustment approach to career enhancing strategies. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 46, 274-282.
Neal, A., Hesketh, B., & Andrews, S. (1995) Instance-based categorisation: Automatic versus intentional forms of retrieval. Memory and Cognition, 23, 227-242
Gardner, D., Foo, M.H., & Hesketh, B. (1995). Realistic Job Previews: Information processing and the accuracy of self assessment. Australian Psychologist, 20, 1, 64-70.
Ivancic, K., & Hesketh, B. (1995). Making the best of errors during training. Training Research Journal: The science and practice of training. 1, 103-126..
Hesketh, T. & Hesketh, B. (1994). Computerised Fuzzy Ratings: The concept of a fuzzy class. Behaviour Research Methods, Instruments and Computers, 26, 272-277
Bochner, S., & Hesketh, B. (1994). Power distance, individualism/collectivism, and job related attitudes among employees in a culturally diverse work place: A test of Hofstede's theory. Journal of Cross Cultural Psychology , 25, 233-257.
Stanislaw, H., Hesketh, B., Kanavaros, S., Hesketh, T., & Robinson, K. (1994). A note on the quantification of computer programming expertise. International Journal of Human- Computer Studies, 41, 351 - 362.
Hesketh, B., Feiler, H. & Kanavaros, S. (1994). The link between training and career development. Australian Journal of Training and Development, 21(3), 6-10.
Hesketh, B. (1993). Toward a better adjusted theory of Work Adjustment. Journal of Vocational Behaviour, 43, 75-83.
Hesketh, B., & Gardner, D. (1993). Person-environment fit: A reconceptualisation and empirical test. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 42, 315-332
Hesketh, B. (1993). Measurement issues in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. In C. Cooper & I. Robertson (Eds.) International Review of Industrial and Organizational Psychology 1993. Chichester, Wiley.
Hesketh, B., & Robertson, I. (1993). Validating personnel selection: A process model for research and practice.  International Journal of Selection and Assessment, 1, 3-17 .
Hesketh, B., & Neal, A. (1993). Integrating training and career development. Australian Journal of Training and Development. 20(2), 17-24.
Pedri, S., & Hesketh, B. (1993). Time Perception: The effects of task speed and delay. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 76, 599-608.
Hesketh, B., Gardner, D., & Lissner, D. (1992). Technical and managerial career paths: An unresolved dilemma. International Journal of Career Management, 4, 9 -16.
Hesketh, B., McLachlan, K., & Gardner, D. (1992)  Work adjustment theory: an empirical test using a fuzzy rating scale. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 40, 318-337.
Hesketh, B., & McLachlan, K. (1991). Career compromise and adjustment among  graduates in the banking industry. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 19, 191 - 208.
Hesketh, B., & Kennedy, L. (1991). Changes and responsibilities: Policy challenges confronting careers guidance in New Zealand. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 19, 246 - 257.
Hesketh, B., Durant, C., & Pryor, R. (1990). Career compromise:  a test of Gottfredson's (1981) theory using policy capturing.  Journal of Vocational Behavior, 36, 97-108.
Hesketh, B., Elmslie, S., & Kaldor, W. (1990). Career compromise: an alternative account to Gottfredson's (1981) theory.  Journal of Counseling Psychology, 37, 49-56.
Hesketh, B., Pryor, R., & Gleitzman, M. (1989).  Fuzzy Logic:  A measure of Gottfredson's (1981) occupational social space.  Journal of Counseling Psychology, 36, 103-109.
Hesketh, B., Gleitzman, M., & Pryor, R. (1989).  Tailoring computerised interventions to client vocational needs.  British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 17, 19-33.
Hesketh, B., Andrews, S., & Chandler, P. (1989).  Training for transferable skills:  the role of examples and schema.  Educational and Training Technology International, 26(2), 156-165.
Hayes, B., & Hesketh, B. (1989). Attribution theory, judgemental biases and cognitive
behaviour modification: some prospects and problems.  Cognitive Therapy and Research, 13, 211 - 231.
Hesketh, B., & Grainger, J. (1989).  Current trends in vocational guidance in New Zealand.  Prospects, 19(1) 75 - 81.
Pryor, R.G.L., Hesketh, B., & Gleitzman, M. (1989). Making things clearer by making them Fuzzy:  Counseling illustrations of a graphic fuzzy rating scale.  Career Development Quarterly, 38, 135-146.
Henderson, S., Hesketh, B., & Tuffin, K. (1988). A test of Gottfredson's theory of circumscription.  Journal of  Vocational Behavior, 32, 37-48.
Hesketh, B., Chandler, P. & Andrews, S. (1988).  Training for transfer: Developing learning skills.  The Australian TAFE Teacher, 20(2), 51-56.
Chandler, P., Waldron, R., & Hesketh, B. (1988).  Maths teaching  can be relevant:  mathematical problems in NC programming.  Australian Mathematics Teacher, 44, 1, 28-32.
Furnham, A., & Hesketh, B. (1988).  Explanations for unemployment in Great Britain and New Zealand.  The Journal of Social Psychology, 129(2), 169 - 181.
Hesketh, T., Pryor, R. G. L., & Hesketh, B. (1988). An application of a computerised Fuzzy Graphic Rating Scale to the psychological measurement of individual differences.  International Journal of Man Machine Studies, 29, 21-35.
Vasil, L., Hesketh, B., & Podd, J. (1987).  Sex differences in high school students computing behavior and attitudes.  New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies, 22, 201-213.
Hesketh, B. & Chandler, P. (1987).  Training for New Technology:  Adaptability and Developing Learning Skills.  Australian Journal of Training and Development, 14(3), 8-11.
Hesketh, B., Wilson, L., Faulkner, A., & Jackson, C. (1987). GRADSCOPE, an analysis and evaluation.  British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 15, 197-213.
Hesketh, B., Shouksmith, G., & Kang, J. (1987).  A case study and balance-sheet approach to unemployment.  Journal of  Counseling and Development, 66, 175-179.
Hesketh, B., & Roache, S. (1986). Research into classification at a Youth institution.  Australia and New Zealand Journal of Criminology, 19, 43-52.
Hesketh, B., & Shouksmith, G. (1986).  Job and non-job activities, job satisfaction and mental health among veterinarians.  Journal of Occupational Behavior, 7, 325-339.
Shouksmith, G. & Hesketh, B. (1986).  Changing horses midstream:  Job and life satisfaction for veterinarians, New Zealand Veterinary Science Journal, 34, 141-144.
Barnes, J., Brook, J., Hesketh, B. & Johnson, M. (1985). The psychologist as evaluator in a community setting.  Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 16, 681-688.
Hesketh, B. (1985).  In search of a conceptual framework for vocational psychology.  Journal of Counselling and Development, 64, 26-30.
Tuffin, K., Hesketh, B., & Podd, J. (1985).  Experimentally induced learned helplessness: How far does it generalise?  Social Behavior and Personality,  13, 55-62.
Mirfin, K., & Hesketh, B. (1985).  Occupational Psychologists' perceptions of their future roles.  Occupational Division Newsletter, No. 1. (4 pages). Interviews.  New Zealand Counselling and Guidance Association Journal, 1(2), 6-13.
Hesketh, B. (1984).  Attribution theory and unemployment: Kelly's covariation model, self-esteem and locus of control. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 24, 94-119.
Hesketh, B. (1982).  Decision-making style and career decision-making behaviours among school leavers.  Journal of Vocational Behavior, 20, 223-235.
Hesketh, B. (1982). Work values of a group of potential school leavers at two New Zealand High Schools, New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies, 17(1), 68-73.
Hesketh, B. & Shouksmith, G. (1982).  Reasons given for being unemployed and the job search process.  New Zealand Journal of Industrial Relations, 7, 137-144.
Wells, J. E., Fry, L., & Hesketh, B. (1978).  Report on the Ad Hoc Committee on Women in Psychology, New Zealand Psychologist, 7(1), 24-26.
Hesketh, B. (1974).  Counselling Women.  Psychology Notes, 8, 4-7.
Sparrow, B., MacDonald, D., & Hesketh, B. (1978).  Evaluation of vocational guidance interviews, Vocational Guidance Journal

Books and book chapters

Hesketh, B., & Griffin, B. (2008). Selection and training for work adjustment and adaptability. In The Oxford Handbook of Personnel Psychology. S. Cartwright & C. Cooper (Eds.). Oxford University Press.
Hesketh, B., & Griffin, B. (2005). Work adjustment. In W. B. Walsh & M. L. Savickas (Eds.), Handbook of Vocational Psychology (Vol. 3). New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Griffin, B & Hesketh, B. (2005). Counseling for Work Adjustment. In S. D. Brown & R. D.  Lent (Eds.), Career Development and Counseling: Putting Theory and Research to Work. Wiley.
Hesketh, B. & Allworth, E. (2003). Career development and change.  In M. O'Driscoll, P. Taylor, & T. Kalliath (eds).  Organisational Psychology in Australia & New Zealand.  Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
Hesketh, B., & Ivancic, K. (2002). Enhancing performance through training. In S. Sonnentag (Ed.), The psychological management of individual performance in organisations. London: Sage.
Hesketh, B. (2002) Commentary on D. Dunphy and D. Stace : Changing Forms of Organisation and Management. In R Callus and R. D. Lansbury Working Futures: The changing nature of work and employment relations in Australia. Sydney: Federation Press.
Neal, A., & Hesketh, B. (2001). Productivity in organisations. In N. Anderson, D. Ones, H. K., Sinangil, & C. Viswesvaran (Eds) Vol 2. International handbook of work and organisational psychology. London: Sage pp 7-24.
Hesketh, B. (2000c). Prevention and development in the workplace. In S. D. Brown & R. W. Lent  (Eds.), Handbook of Counseling Psychology (3rd ed., pp. 471-498).
Hesketh, B., & Ivancic, K. (1999). Training for transfer: New directions from I/O and cognitive psychology. In J. Langan-Fox & M. Griffin (Eds.), Organisational psychology in Australia (Vol. 1, pp. 1-14). Melbourne: APA.
Hesketh, B., & Neal, A. (1999). Technology and performance. In D. Ilgen & E D. Pulakos (Eds.), The changing nature of work performance: Implications for staffing, motivation and development (pp. 21-55). Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology New Frontiers Series. San Fransico: Jossey Bass.
Smithson, M. J., & Hesketh, B. (1998). Using fuzzy sets to extend Holland’s theory of occupational interests. In L. Reznik, V. Dmitrov, & J. Kacprzyk (Eds.), Fuzzy system design: Social and engineering applications. Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing (Vol 17, pp. 132-162). Berlin: Physica Verlag.
Hesketh, B., Gosper, M., Andrews, J., & Sebaz, M. (1996). Computer-mediated communication in university teaching. DEETYA EIP, June, 1996
Hesketh, B. & Rounds, J. (1995). Cross cultural perspectives on career decision-making. in B. Walsh & S.H. Osipow (Eds) Handbook of Vocational Psychology (2nd Ed.).
Rounds, J., & Hesketh, B. (1994). Theory of Work Adjustment: Unifying principles and concepts in M. Savickas & B. Lent (Eds.), Convergence in Career Theory. Consulting Psychologist Press. Palo Alto: California.
Hesketh, B. & Bochner, S. (1994).  Technological change in a multicultural context: Implications for training and career planning.  in H. Triandis, M. Dunnette & L. Hough (Eds.)  Handbook of Industrial and Organizational Psychology Vol IV (2nd Ed.). Palo Alto, Calif.: Consulting Psychologist Press.
Hesketh, B., & Adams, A. (Eds) (1991).  Psychological perspectives on occupational health and rehabilitation. Marrickville, NSW: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
In addition to co-editing the book I contributed to several chapters.
Hesketh, B. & Dawis, R. (1991). The Minnesota Theory of Work Adjustment: A conceptual framework. in B. Hesketh & A. Adams above.
Hesketh, B. & Westbrook, F. (1991). Creating a motivating environment. in B. Hesketh & A. Adams above.
Hesketh B., Adams, A., & Allworth, E. (1991).  Assessing jobs and environments: Ability, cognitive and physical requirements. in B. Hesketh & A. Adams above.
Pryor, R. & Hesketh B. (1991). Increasing flexibility and adaptability: decision-making in career counselling and rehabilitation.  In B. Hesketh and A. Adams above.
Taplin, J. & Hesketh, B. (1991). Evaluation and accountability. in B. Hesketh & A. Adams above.
Hesketh, B., & Chandler, P. (1990).  Training in the use of Numerically Controlled and Computerised Numerically Controlled systems in industry.  In Gattiker, U. E. (Ed.). Technological Innovations and Human Resources.  Vol II. N.Y.: Walter de Gruyter.
Pryor, R., Hesketh, B., & Gleitzman, M. (1989). The application of fuzzy set theory to occupational interest measurement. in B. J. Fallon, H. P. Pfister, & J. Brebner (eds.) Advances in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. North Holland: Elsevier Science Publishers.
Hesketh, B., Pryor, R., Gleitzman, M., & Hesketh, T. (1988).  Psychological Applications  of a Computerised Fuzzy Graphic  Rating Scale. In T. Zetenyi (Ed.) Psychological Applications of Fuzzy Set Theory.  North Holland (Advances in Psychology series).

Encyclopaedia entries

Hesketh, B. (in press). Work Adjustment. International Encyclopedia of Organisational Psychology.
Hesketh, B. (2002). Technological change in a multicultural context. International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioural Sciences.
Hesketh, B., & Frese, M. (2000). Simulation and training in industry. International Encyclopedia for Organisational Behaviour.
Hesketh, B. (1995). Several entries relevant to careers in Nicholson, N. (Ed.),.  Encyclopedic Dictionary of Organizational Behaviour. Oxford: Blackwell.

Conferences (last five years)

Hesketh, B., & Griffin, B. (2007). Self-estimates of life expectancy as an influence on intended retirement age. In G. G. Fisher (Chair), International perspectives on older worker: work and the retirement process. Symposium presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, New York
Hesketh, B., Neal, A., Bolland, S., & Griffin, B. (2007). Training for Effective HCI and Decision-Making in Extreme Event Situations. In B. Hesketh & B. Griffin (Chairs). Psychological contributions to Extreme Event Disaster Prediction and Recovery Management. Symposium presented for the 22nd Annual Conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, New York
Griffin, B., & Hesketh, B. (2006) Evolving mental models for retirement. Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology conference, Texas
Hesketh, B. (2005). Time Discounting and Environmental Decision-Making. Conference on Recent Trends in Environmental Science at the Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi
Hesketh, B. (2004) The role of the University in the Community. Presentation to the Vice Chancellor’s Forum at Lyoining Province in the PRC
Hesketh, B., Dewsnap, G., Neal, A., Joung, W., Crawford, S., Griffiths, R., & Kirkpatrick, T. (2003) Decision Making and Safety: Problems in predicting fire behaviour. The 3rd International Wildland Fire Conference, Sydney.
Hesketh, B (2003) Adaptability and Flexibility: Attributes in Demand. Keynote speaker at the Australian Psychological Society 1st NSW State Conference, Newcastle
Joung, W., Crawford, S., Hesketh, B., Kirkpatrick, T., Dewsnap, G. & Neal, A. (2003) Using error training to enhance adaptive performance in firefighter decision-making. Presented at the symposium titled “Can I/O research, teaching and practice contribute to the war against fire?” at the 5th Australian Industrial & Organisational Psychology Conference, Melbourne.  
Hesketh, B., Joung, W., Crawford, S., & Neal, A (2003) The organizational context of fire authorities in Australia and implications for I/O Psychology. Presented at the symposium titled “Can I/O research, teaching and practice contribute to the war against fire?” at the 5th Australian Industrial & Organisational Psychology Conference, Melbourne.  
Griffin, B. & Hesketh, B. (2003) Adaptability: Testing a theoretical framework. Presented at the 5th Australian Industrial & Hesketh, B., Joung, W., Crawford, S. & Neal, A. (2003) The organizational context of fire authorities in Australia and implications for I/O Psychology. Paper presented at the Symposium titled 'Can I/O research, teaching and practice contribute to the war against fire?' at the 5th International Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference, 26-29 June 2003, Melbourne.
Hesketh, B., Dewsnap, G., Neal, A., Joung, W., Crawford, S., Griffiths, R., Kirkpatrick, T. (2003) Decision Making and Safety: Problems in predicting fire behaviour. Paper to be presented at the 3rd International Wildland Fire  Conference, 3-6 October 2003, Sydney
Hesketh, B., Neal, A., Joung, W., Dewsnap, G. Kirkpatrick, T., Crawford, S. Godley, S. (2002) Training for Flexibility and Adaptability in Fire Fighting. Paper presented at the Australasian Fire Authorities Council Conference, Gold Coast
Joung, W., Crawford, S., Hesketh, B., Kirkpatrick, T., Dewsnap, G.  & Neal, A. (2003) Using error training to enhance adaptive performance in firefighter decision-making. Paper presented at the Symposium titled 'Can I/O research, teaching and practice contribute to the war against fire?' at the 5th International Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference, 26-29 June 2003, Melbourne
Hesketh, B., Dewsnap, G., Neal, A., Joung, W., Crawford, S., Griffiths, R., Kirkpatrick, T. (2003) Decision Making and Safety: Problems in predicting fire behaviour. Paper to be presented at the 3rd International Wildland Fire  Conference, 3-6 October 2003, Sydney
Griffin, B. & Hesketh, B. (2003).  5th International Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference, June, Melbourne.
Heal, A. Hesketh, B. et al., (2002). Transfer of adaptable expertise in fire control. 25th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Singapore.
Godley, S. & Hesketh, B.  (2002). A comparison of Time-to-ontact, Time-to-arrival and Time-to-collision in two roadside environments and on straight and curved roads. 25th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Singapore.
Griffin, B.,& Hesketh, B. (2002). Applicants Faking Good: Evidence of Item Bias in the NEO PI_R. Society for Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Toronto.
Hesketh, B. (2002). The science of science teaching. Key Note address for UniServe Science Conference, Sydney.

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