Building Organizational Supports for Research-minded Practitioners

2021 ◽

pp. 1792-1820

Author(s):

Robert G. Hamlin

Keyword(s):

Organizational Change ◽

Design Science ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Change Agency ◽

Case Examples ◽

The United Kingdom ◽

Replication Research ◽

Partnership Research ◽

Definition Of ◽

Agency Practices

This chapter first discusses the complexities of change in organizations and why so many OCD programs fail and makes the case for change agents to become evidence-based in their change agency practice. The author then offers a definition of evidence-based organizational change and development (EBOCD) and outlines the types of “best evidence” that can be used to inform and shape the formulation and implementation of OCD strategies and to critically evaluate the associated processes and change agency practices. Various distinctive evidence-based initiatives for OCD are discussed and several case examples from the United Kingdom are presented. The chapter closes with a discussion of the specific merits of “design science,” “professional partnership” research, and “replication” research.

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What Is Practice Research and Why Is It Important

Practice Research in the Human Services ◽

10.1093/oso/9780197518335.003.0001 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-25

Author(s):

Austin Michael ◽

Sarah Carnochan

Keyword(s):

Support Groups ◽

Human Services ◽

Service Providers ◽

Local Context ◽

Practice Research ◽

Partnership Model ◽

Definition Of ◽

The University

Chapter 1 of Practice Research in the Human Services: A University-Agency Partnership Model discusses the evolving definition of practice research. It highlights the need to identify ways to improve practice in the complex situations that characterize human services, by developing knowledge that emerges directly from everyday practice. Practice research often focuses on the relationships between service providers and service users, between service providers and their managers, between agency-based service providers and community advocacy and support groups, and between agency managers and policymakers. The chapter outlines the “practice” and “research” components of practice research, the role of theory, and the importance of local context in shaping specific approaches to practice research. It provides an overview of the university-agency partnership that provided the platform for carrying out the studies described in the volume, and offers perspectives on the related phenomena associated with learning organizations and evidence-informed practice.

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Organizational Change and Development

Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage - Evidence-Based Initiatives for Organizational Change and Development ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-6155-2.ch001 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-29

Author(s):

Robert G. Hamlin

Keyword(s):

Organizational Change ◽

Design Science ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Change Agency ◽

Case Examples ◽

The United Kingdom ◽

Replication Research ◽

Partnership Research ◽

Definition Of ◽

Agency Practices

This chapter first discusses the complexities of change in organizations and why so many OCD programs fail and makes the case for change agents to become evidence-based in their change agency practice. The author then offers a definition of evidence-based organizational change and development (EBOCD) and outlines the types of “best evidence” that can be used to inform and shape the formulation and implementation of OCD strategies and to critically evaluate the associated processes and change agency practices. Various distinctive evidence-based initiatives for OCD are discussed and several case examples from the United Kingdom are presented. The chapter closes with a discussion of the specific merits of “design science,” “professional partnership” research, and “replication” research.

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cMOOCs and Global Learning: An Authentic Alternative

Online Learning ◽

10.24059/olj.v17i2.347 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Carol Yeager ◽

Betty Hurley-Dasgupta ◽

Catherine A. Bliss

Keyword(s):

Online Courses ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Massive Open Online Courses ◽

Research Review ◽

Press Coverage ◽

Open Educational Resource ◽

Educational Resource ◽

Global Learning ◽

Massive Open Online ◽

Definition Of

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) continue to attract press coverage as they change almost daily in their format, number of registrations and potential for credentialing. An enticing aspect of the MOOC is its global reach. In this paper, we will focus on a type of MOOC called a cMOOC, because it is based on the theory of connectivism and fits the definition of an Open Educational Resource (OER) identified for this special edition of JALN. We begin with a definition of the cMOOC and a discussion of the connectivism on which it is based. Definitions and a research review are followed with a description of two MOOCs offered by two of the authors. Research on one of these MOOCs completed by a third author is presented as well. Student comments that demonstrate the intercultural connections are shared. We end with reflections, lessons learned and recommendations.

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Review of Recent Drilling Projects in Unconventional Geothermal Resources at Campi Flegrei Caldera, Cornubian Batholith and Williston Sedimentary Basin

Energies ◽

10.3390/en14113306 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (11) ◽

pp. 3306

Author(s):

Renato Somma ◽

Daniela Blessent ◽

Jasmin Raymond ◽

Madeline Constance ◽

Lucy Cotton ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Campi Flegrei ◽

Geothermal Resources ◽

Scientific Drilling ◽

Pilot Hole ◽

The United Kingdom ◽

Extensional Faulting ◽

Drilling Site ◽

Drilling Project

Unconventional geothermal resource development can contribute to increase power generation from renewable energy sources in countries without conventional hydrothermal reservoirs, which are usually associated with magmatic activity and extensional faulting, as well as to expand the generation in those regions where conventional resources are already used. Three recent drilling experiences focused on the characterization of unconventional resources are described and compared: the Campi Flegrei Deep Drilling Project (CFDDP) in Italy, the United Downs Deep Geothermal Power (UDDGP) project in the United Kingdom, and the DEEP Earth Energy Production in Canada. The main aspects of each project are described (geology, drilling, data collection, communication strategies) and compared to discuss challenges encountered at the tree sites considered, including a scientific drilling project (CFDDP) and two industrial ones (UDDGP and DEEP). The first project, at the first stage of pilot hole, although not reaching deep supercritical targets, showed extremely high, very rare thermal gradients even at shallow depths. Although each project has its own history, as well as social and economic context, the lessons learned at each drilling site can be used to further facilitate geothermal energy development.

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Practical issues and lessons learned from multi-regional clinical trials via case examples: a Japanese perspective

Pharmaceutical Statistics ◽

10.1002/pst.448 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 190-200 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Yuki Ando ◽

Toshimitsu Hamasaki

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trials ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Case Examples ◽

Japanese Perspective

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An Evaluation of ‘Process as Product’ in OTI Sri Lanka: A Typology of Community-Level Peacebuilding Activities and Programming Recommendation

Journal of Peacebuilding & Development ◽

10.1080/15423166.2007.198228709405 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 22-34

Author(s):

Lee R. Briggs

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

International Development ◽

Community Setting ◽

The United States ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Community Level ◽

Project Impact ◽

Working Definition ◽

Programme Development ◽

Definition Of

This paper presents a set of best practices and lessons learned from a set of 93 impact evaluations conducted on community-level, small grants activities implemented between March 2003 and September 2007 by the Sri Lanka country programme of the Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It analyses the change theories that guided programme development and common trends in impact which emerged, and discusses ways in which programme staff can improve project impact. It provides a working definition of ‘process’, a key element of OTI's approach and a key concept used by facilitators to understand the work they do with groups and communities. It also delineates a general typology of peacebuilding projects likely to emerge in the community setting. Finally, it formulates a postulate for predicting and observing generic programme impact based upon the relative richness of process, which is considered useful for informing further research design.

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Necessity for a comprehensive psychometric policy within an organization

SA Journal of Industrial Psychology ◽

10.4102/sajip.v16i1.501 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

T. H. Veldsman

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Resource Management ◽

Human Resource Management ◽

Human Resource ◽

Organizational Context ◽

Psychometric Testing ◽

Definition Of

Psychometric testing is an important, valuable, widespread and legally protected activity in South Africa. Within the ambit of the organizational context a psychometric policy is required to guide and direct this activity. The purpose of this article is to show how the need for such a policy within an organization can be fulfilled. The article proceeds as follows: firstly, the positioning of a psychometric policy within the overall human resource management of an organization is discussed; secondly, a definition of the term 'psychometric policy' and the aims thereof are given; thirdly, a suggested content for such a policy is outlined; fourthly a method of generating this policy is proposed; and lastly, the role of the psychologist in this regard is indicated. Opsomming Psigometriese toetsing is 'n belangrike, waardevolle, algemene en wetlik beskermde aktiwiteit in Suid-Afrika. Binne organisatoriese verband word 'n psigometriese beleid benodig om hierdie aktiwiteit te lei en rig. Die doel van hierdie artikel is om aan te toon hoe die behoefte aan sodanige beleid in 'n organisasie vervul kan word. Die artikel verloop soos volg: eerstens, word die plasing van 'n psigometriese beleid binne die algemene menslike hulpbronbestuur van die organisasie bespreek; tweedens, word 'n definisie van die begrip "psigometriese beleid" en die doelwitte daarvan gegee; derdens, word 'n voorgestelde inhoud vir sodanige beleid aan die orde gestel; uierdens, word 'n metode aangedui waarvolgens hierdie beleid daargestel kan word; en laastens, word die rol van die sielkundige in hierdie area aangedui.

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Wheat offals: their grading, composition and digestibility

The Journal of Agricultural Science ◽

10.1017/s0021859600003877 ◽

1923 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 483-507 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Herbert Ernest Woodman

Keyword(s):

United Kingdom ◽

National Association ◽

The United Kingdom ◽

Definition Of

In 1913 the National Association of Millers was invited by the Board of Agriculture to formulate a definition of the term “Millers' Offals.” After some discussion the Association forwarded the following resolution: “That millers' offals, or wheaten offals sold as such, are the products of wheat and of the vegetable substances extracted from the wheats of commerce in the process of cleaning; but the proportion of such extraneous matter shall not exceed the percentage found in the wheats imported into the United Kingdom.”

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Development of downscaled Climate Change Scenarios for Central America. Lessons learned and next steps

10.5194/ems2021-99 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jorge Tamayo ◽

Ernesto Rodriguez-Camino ◽

Sara Covaleda

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Central America ◽

Essential Element ◽

Climate Change Impacts ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Second Phase ◽

Climate Change Scenarios ◽

Definition Of ◽

Hydrological Services ◽

Different Sources

The intersectoral workshop held in December 2016 among the Ibero-American networks on water (CODIA), climate change (RIOCC) and meteorology (CIMHET) identified the need to dispose of downscaled climate change scenarios for Central America. Such scenarios would be developed by National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) in the region, based on a common methodology, allowing the assessment of climate change impacts on water resources and extreme hydro-meteorological events.One final outcome of the project has been a freely accessible web viewer, installed on the Centro Clima webpage (https://centroclima.org/escenarios-cambio-climatico/), managed by CRRH-SICA, where all information generated during the project is available for consultation and data downloading by the different sectors of users.A key element in this project has been to integrate many downscaled projections based on different methods (dynamical and statistical), totalizing 45 different projections, and aiming at estimating the uncertainty coming from different sources in the best possible way.Another essential element has been the strong involvement of the different user sectors through national workshops, first, at the beginning of the project for the identification and definition of viewer features the project, and then for the presentation of results and planning of its use by prioritized sectors.In a second phase of the project, a regional working group made up of experts from the NMHSs will be in charge of viewer maintenance and upgrade, including new sectoral parameters, developed in collaboration with interested users, and computation and addition of new downscaled projections from CMIP 6 in collaboration with AEMET.Finally, following the request of CIMHET, the possibility of replicating this project for other areas of Ibero-America is being evaluated.

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