About
Dr Melissa Innes is a researcher specialising in Individual Foresight (IF), knowledge management and organisational learning. Her award-winning doctoral research, published in the Journal of Innovation and Knowledge (a Q1-ranked journal), developed the IF Framework—an innovative approach now being applied across a diverse range of industries for leadership and organisational development.
Dr Innes is currently extending her IF research to support child safety and aged care workers in Queensland, aiming to enhance decision-making and knowledge-sharing in high-stakes environments. As such, she is a member of the Healthy Ageing Research Cluster at UniSC. Her current research involves investigating the role of key network actors in Alternative Food Networks (AFNs), focusing on how effective knowledge management can drive sustainability and innovation across the sector. At an organisational level, Dr Innes' research investigates how cultivating IF within organisations can foster knowledge creation, innovation, and improved knowledge management, ultimately contributing to organisational capability and strategic efficiency.
These outcomes are particularly relevant in the context of sustainable business, health, and food systems, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2, 3, 8, 12, 13, 15, and 17. Dr Innes’ research supports UniSC’s Research Impact Strategy, with tangible benefits for regional AFNs and community health, while contributing meaningfully to global sustainability scholarship.