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Mrs Holly Parrott

MBA

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  • Research Student
  • Senior Manager Accessibility, Disability Support. PhD Researcher
  • Faculty of Wellbeing, Education & Language Studies
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Professional biography

Experienced Executive | Accessibility Specialist | Public Speaker

Holly is the Senior Manager of Accessibility at The Open University, where she is also a PhD researcher in accessibility in Higher Education. Combining academic rigour with extensive and diverse practical experience, her professional journey has seen her excel in various roles, such as CEO of not-for-profits, C-level consultant, corporate finance, limited companies, and start-ups: showcasing a versatile skill set and adaptability in different organisational landscapes. Her knowledge and experience include not-for-profit landscapes, marginalised communities, and C-level management. She is passionate about driving social change, exploring practical solutions for marginalised communities, and investigating innovative strategies for organisational effectiveness.

Research interests

Holly's current research is focused on exploring the Factors that Influence British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreters' Decision-Making in Higher Education. In addition to her primary focus, Holly's research spans not-for-profit landscapes, marginalised communities, and C-level management. She is passionate about driving social change, exploring practical solutions for marginalised communities, and investigating innovative strategies for organisational effectiveness in not-for-profits. Holly's past research has been to understand the leadership dynamics and decision-making processes at the C-level.

Holly is committed to bridging academic knowledge with practical applications and contributing to comprehensive advancements in education, community well-being, and organisational resilience. She believes in interdisciplinary collaboration and understands the interconnectedness of various domains, actively seeking to foster positive change through impactful research initiatives.

Impact and engagement

"I have both personally witnessed and benefited from Holly’s exceptional ability to swiftly analyse complex situations and provide invaluable insights often overlooked. Her keen eye for identifying key factors and prioritising effectively allows her to offer unbiased, professional guidance that resolves issues while protecting important values and assets. Driven by honesty, integrity, and altruism, Holly delivers clear reasoning and actionable solutions through a direct and efficient approach, ultimately saving time and money and fostering a respectful, results-driven environment."

  • Increased operational efficiency 88.89% in 4 months for a regional organisation that had a strong change resistant environment.
  • Increased turnover 164.7% in 12 months for a national organisation.
  • Decreased expenditure by 80.98% in a single strategic review of activity for a small organisation
  • Shortlisted for Post Graduate Researcher Award 2024

During her MBA from the University of the West of Scotland, she was commended:

"Holly’s (sic) work is well above the threshold standard. With deep and extensive knowledge and understanding; originality and very high ability in analysis, evaluation, problem-solving and other process skills"