Against the odds of tradition: nudging the glass ceiling of sport leadership

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivia Thornton ◽  
Naroa Etxebarria
Keyword(s):  
Role Model ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Sports Management ◽  
Female Leaders ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mixed Methods Case Study ◽  
Sport Leadership ◽  
Female Leader

Purpose The purpose of this study is to capture the journey of the first female leader in sports management in her country in the south-east Asian region for their National Sport and the values and behaviors enabling her to achieve it. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a mixed-methods case study design, quantitative and qualitative outcome measures, to assess the career progression of the first female executive director of a national sporting organization in her country, namely, BWN and her involvement in a two-week intensive sports management, leadership and development program. Findings A professional and courageous approach to identify and implement honest and evidence-based solutions were key for BWN’s success. BWN complemented professionalism with soft skills, clear communication and an outcome-based approach to challenging situations, successfully influencing change within her national sporting organization. This female leader is an inspiring role model for other women and her professionalism her most influential value driving innovation in sports management and organizational change. The positive impact she had in her community highlights the significant contributions female leaders can have within the sports leadership context, given the opportunity and scope to do so. Originality/value For the first time in her country, the unsolicited and unprecedented evidence-based approach, professionalism and proactivity assisted BWN with her colleagues accepting her as the first woman on the executive board of her national sporting body of one of the most celebrated national sports. Breaking the mold with unexpected (positive) behavior might be the secret to further breakthroughs for women in sports management.

Clinical guidelines and patient related outcomes: summary of evidence and recommendations

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 230-238
Author(s):  
Luciana Pereira de Vasconcelos ◽  
Luiza de Oliveira Rodrigues ◽  
Moacyr Roberto Cuce Nobre
Keyword(s):  
Medical Practice ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
The Other ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Good Medical Practice ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Care Improvement ◽  
Based Medicine

Purpose Good medical practice, evidence-based medicine (EBM) and clinical practice guidelines (CPG) have been recurring subjects in the scientific literature. EBM advocates argue that good medical practice should be guided by evidence-based CPG. On the other hand, critical authors of EBM methodology argue that various interests undermine the quality of evidence and reliability of CPG recommendations. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate patient related outcomes of CPG implementation, in light of EBM critics. Design/methodology/approach The authors opted for a rapid literature review. Findings There are few studies evaluating the effectiveness of CPG in patient-related outcomes. The systematic reviews found are not conclusive, although they suggest a positive impact of CPGs in relevant outcomes. Research limitations/implications This work was not a systematic review of literature, which is its main limitation. On the other hand, arguments from EBM and CPG critics were considered, and thus it can enlighten health institutions to recognize the caveats and to establish policies toward care improvement. Originality/value The paper is the first of its kind to discuss, based on the published literature, next steps toward better health practice, while acknowledging the caveats of this process.

Building the African economy

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ademola A. Adenle
Keyword(s):  
International Development ◽  
Public Management ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Development Program ◽  
The United States ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
President Obama ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Clear Cut ◽  
Multi Stakeholder

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the President Obama Youth African Leadership Initiative (YALI) program with evidence from experts and other relevant stakeholders. This study examines YALI program with a focus on entrepreneurship and public management. Design/methodology/approach Qualitative semi-structured interviews used in this study explore the understanding and diverse views of various stakeholder experts on training of young leaders in entrepreneurship and public management in Africa regarding the YALI program. Findings The study provides insight into the importance of the YALI program, but questions whether it can make a positive impact and be effectively implemented in Africa. The findings suggest that there is lack of clarity in the objectives of the program, particularly with regards to the role of the key stakeholders including academics, government institutions, policymakers and the private sector. The results underscore the need for sound and clear-cut government policies toward entrepreneurship development that will foster a better relationship between the African governments and the United States Agency for International Development program. Research limitations/implications The study focused on academic experts and a number of policymakers and may not have been representative of all stakeholders. Originality/value The study specifically emphasizes policies that target entrepreneurship training and education for women and youth, using a participatory approach and multi-stakeholder partnership to promote innovative entrepreneurship and social development in the continent.

scholarly journals Determinants of the result of new rural development program in Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-90
Author(s):  
Quang Vu Hoang
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Development Program ◽  
High Growth ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Stratification Method ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Rural Development Program ◽  
Capita Income Growth ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify the determinants of the proportion of communes that met all national new rural criteria (hereafter NRD communes).Design/methodology/approachFirst, the method of propensity score (PS) stratification is used to classify 63 provinces into the subgroups. Second, the ordinary least squares (OLS) model is used with the subgroups classified from the PS stratification method as one of explicative variables. The dependent variable in the OLS model is the proportion of NRD communes.FindingsWith the sample of 63 provinces of Vietnam, the author found that per capita income growth rate, high growth of gross regional domestic product (GRDP) and effort of the provincial authority have positive impact on the proportion of NRD communes.Practical implicationsThis research suggests that the provincial authority should actively participate in the NRD program, and the economic development is key factor for success implementation of the NRD program.Originality/valueThis research contributes to understand the factors impacting the result of the NRD program and then help to identify the measures to support this program.

Conversations become courageous at Standard Chartered

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 18-20
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Executive Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – Evaluates the impact of an executive-development program at Standard Chartered Bank. Identifies the contribution of the different program phases to its impact. Design/methodology/approach – Examines the reasons for the program, the form it takes and the effects it is having. Findings – Discovers a positive impact of the program, with many objectives transforming into outcomes. Recommends improvements to the pre- and post-program phases which could increase effectiveness. Practical implications – Shows critical success factors and specific areas for maximizing leadership-program effectiveness. Originality/value – Gives a comprehensive view of which areas to enhance.

Coaching the ‘ideal worker’: female leaders and the gendered self in a global corporation

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (7/8) ◽  
pp. 661-681
Author(s):  
David Gray ◽  
Erik De Haan ◽  
Sally Bonneywell
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Leadership Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Female Leaders ◽  
Global Organizations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Global Corporation ◽  
Ideal Worker ◽  
The Ideal

Purpose Gender differences in leadership and issues around differential progression of male and female leaders are receiving more attention in the fields of human resource and leadership development. However, little is known about how interventions designed to support female leaders are being experienced within real-world contexts of global organizations. There is limited research and discussion on how such interventions are experienced at a more systemic level. This study aims to contribute at this very level. Design/methodology/approach This study reports on a predominantly coaching-based development program that was designed to further the careers of female leaders within a complex multi-national organization. The study was conducted in a large, global health-care corporation employing 100,000 people based in over 120 countries. The qualitative research design for this study was exploratory, involving a reflexive process at each of the two stages. Findings The findings from this qualitative research take the debate on “the gendered organization” further by including the voices of female leaders. They demonstrate that whilst theoretically the concept of the “ideal worker” may inhibit progression, this is not necessarily a barrier to career advancement. Coaching, both individual and group, is shown to have a powerful effect on promoting reflection, self-confidence and focus. Research limitations/implications There are two research limitations. While confidentiality was promised, the responses of some interviewees were nevertheless still guarded. Other limitations relate to the extent to which this study can be generalized to other contexts, as it was conducted inside a single global corporation. Originality/value The study addresses the complex and urgent topic of differential progression and makes a broader contribution by offering a systemic perspective on gender and development in global organizations.

Enhancing museum brands with experiential design to attract low-involvement visitors

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 67-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadine Ober-Heilig ◽  
Sigrid Bekmeier-Feuerhahn ◽  
Joerg Sikkenga
Keyword(s):  
Role Models ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Virtual Character ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Experiential Design ◽  
Museum Design

Purpose – This purpose of this paper is to discuss how experiential design can provide a basis for museums’ branding strategies in order to attract visitors, particularly those visitors with a low involvement with museums. Design/methodology/approach – The authors first analyze the experiential motives that museums should consider as relevant in attracting potential visitors. Consequently, the authors examine effects of experiential design on the participants’ behavior and attitudes, which are relevant for achieving branding objectives and institutional objectives of museums. In an experiment, using computer simulations, the authors tested the effects of an experiential vsus a non-experiential museum design on potential, especially low-involved participants. Findings – The results of the experiment show a positive impact of the multidimensional experiential design on low-involved participants concerning branding relevant behavior, such as loyalty and perceived differentiation. There is also a positive influence on institutional goals such as perceiving the museum as role model and a positive change of attitude toward museums in general. Research limitations/implications – Because of the virtual character of the examined museum the results show only a tendency for potential behavior of real museum visitors. Future studies should test the effects of experience design for a real museum with a distinct brand profile. Practical implications – The study reveals that once in a museum, potential visitors with a low involvement can be addressed by a museum design that appeals to their experiential motives and which, at the same time, communicates a differentiated brand profile of the museum. Following the visit, this impression can help to overcome barriers in terms of further museum visits and stimulate positive word-of-mouth advertising to other potential visitors. Social implications – The results suggest that from a global perspective, experience inducing museums can become role models for other museums, thus altering the image, expectations, and attitude of potential visitors with low-involvement toward museums as social institutions. Originality/value – For the first time the explicit effects of a strategic experiential museum design on potential visitors are analyzed in terms of relevant branding and institutional objectives of museums.

Custom management development program architecture: in pursuit of critical mass for impact

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark E. Haskins ◽  
George R. Shaffer
Keyword(s):  
Program Design ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Critical Mass ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Management Development ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business Units ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Design Ideas

Purpose This article highlights two potentially overlooked and undervalued features of custom management development program architecture that can facilitate and further the positive impact of program participants upon their return to work. Design/methodology/approach The insights presented are based on having worked with a number of large, custom management development program clients and seeking to foster greater, better, and a longer lasting impact accruing to the program sponsor when the program participants returned to work. Findings Two program design features are highlighted and discussed: (1) tiered critical mass participant throughput and (2) program transportability. A real-world based example is provided to depict these two program design aspects. Practical implications The two program design ideas presented are easily understood and immediately actionable for anyone engaged in responding to a custom management development program opportunity with an eye towards enhancing the impact for a sponsoring client. Originality/value Organizational sponsors of custom management development programs are interested in their program providers enhancing returning program participants’ ability to impact their work teams, departments, and business units with their program learnings. This article is unique in identifying and describing two potentially overlooked program design considerations that can aid in that pursuit.

Are female leaders more efficient in family firms than in non-family firms?

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Per-Olof Bjuggren ◽  
Louise Nordström ◽  
Johanna Palmberg
Keyword(s):  
Family Firms ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Female Leadership ◽  
Female Leaders ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Leaders ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Level Data ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The aim of this study is to investigate whether female leaders are more efficient in family firms than in non-family firms. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses a unique database of ownership and leadership in private Swedish firms that makes it possible to analyze differences in firm performance due to female leadership in family and non-family firms. The analysis is based on survey data merged with micro-level data on Swedish firms. Only firms with five or more employees are included in the analysis. The sample contains more than 1,000 firms. Findings The descriptive statistics show that there are many more male than female corporate leaders. However, the regression analysis indicates that female leadership has a much more positive impact on the performance of family firms than on that for non-family firms, where the effect is ambiguous. Originality/value Comparative studies examining the impact of female leadership on firm-level performance in family and non-family firms are rare, and those that exist are most often either qualitative or focused on large, listed firms. By investigating the role of female directors in family and non-family firms, the study adds to the literature on management, corporate governance and family firms.

Indonesian Language Learning and Teacher Innovation for Foreigners and Instructors for Foreign Language for Employees in Bali

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 21087-21095
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Nita Anggraini ◽  
Ni Luh Gede Yogi Arthani ◽  
I Putu Yuria Mendra
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Counseling Training ◽  
Language Instructors

The group of foreign language instructors and Indonesian language instructors for foreigners initially had problems in the fields of HR, legality, marketing and management. The implementation of the community partnership program (PKM) funded by the Ministry of Research and Technology's Research and Development Program aims to solve partner problems through entrepreneurship building. The method applied is in the form of knowledge transfer in the form of counseling, training, simulation and diffusion of science and technology about teaching methods, mentoring financial management and marketing and managing agency permits. The teaching method quality improvement program is carried out through workshops and workshops with the theme of teaching Indonesian and multimedia-based foreign languages. The resulting output is in the form of certificates and the quality of teaching increases. The problem of business management and enlargement has been solved through mentoring by management experts so that partners know the tips of building a small business. To build a language teaching business, the team helped partners manage the Business Course and Training (LKP) business license in a notary and operational permits in the Badung District Education Office. From the marketing aspect, the team has helped partner market course service products through the creation of signboards, business cards and websites with the domain www.gepbali.com . The implementation of all these activities has been running 70% while the draft article and seminar papers are still in draft form. This activity has had a positive impact on providing employment for language teachers and improving language skills for the community.

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