Lesson study outcomes: a theoretical model

Purpose Lesson study (LS) research is disadvantaged by a lack of clarity surrounding the potential outcomes an LS cycle can produce for participant learning. The purpose of this paper is to set out a model of the potential outcomes an LS cycle can achieve. The model identifies the limitations that can occur in LS groups and how these limitations impact on the overall outcomes for participants. Design/methodology/approach Case studies are used to exemplify the different outcomes in the model taken from five years of LS work in a primary school in England. The case studies shape the four different outcomes of the model, defining and contextualising the attributes and characteristics of each outcome. Findings The model presented indicates that there are four key outcomes for LS cycles, with the most common outcome being a form of limited learning. The paper explores the limitations of time, collaboration and expertise to articulate how each of these limiting factors has a bearing on the overall outcome for an LS cycle. Research limitations/implications The model is currently based on a singular educational setting. This means that each outcome needs further exploration through wider LS work in order to clarify and refine the outcome model. Practical implications The outcome model will support the development of a shared vocabulary for discussing LS cycles. By articulating where on the outcome model an LS is, it is possible for researchers to discuss how to reduce the impact of limitations and other challenges to LS, enabling research to develop a more evaluation-led approach to using LS. Originality/value The outcome model supports LS researchers in articulating the outcomes of their LS cycles with a shared vocabulary. It addresses understudied areas of LS research, namely failed and dysfunctional LS cycles and identifies that while an LS can bring the potential for participant learning, the cycle outcomes are the starting point for participant change.

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By the seat of your pants

Development in Learning Organizations An International Journal ◽

10.1108/dlo-04-2019-0072 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 33 (4) ◽

pp. 33-35

Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Experiential Learning ◽

Case Studies ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Reading Time ◽

Cutting Edge ◽

Content Type ◽

Pertinent Information ◽

The Impact ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings The aim of the research here was to investigate the impact experiential learning can have on an organization, and what kind of factor the stress of leadership can be. It was found that increased heart rate and engagement can improve learning in stressful situations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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Stressing the importance of stress

Human Resource Management International Digest ◽

10.1108/hrmid-05-2016-0082 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 24 (6) ◽

pp. 37-39 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Simon Linacre

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Case Studies ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Reading Time ◽

Optimal Performance ◽

Cutting Edge ◽

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Pertinent Information ◽

The Impact ◽

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Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings What is the best antidote to stress? For those of us working in modern corporations, we see the impact of stress all too frequently. The CEO who ages before your eyes; the director who is over 60 years old and failing to keep pace with those 20 years younger; the over-reaching young executive sleeping too little and having much touch of caffeine and other stimulants. The result all too often is sub-optimal performance and eventual burnout – the exact opposite of what everyone involved would intend. Practical implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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Demystifying the winning managerial characteristics for handling organizational paradoxes

Strategic Direction ◽

10.1108/sd-07-2020-0136 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 36 (10) ◽

pp. 5-7

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Case Studies ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Reading Time ◽

Educational Background ◽

Content Type ◽

Educational Backgrounds ◽

Pertinent Information ◽

Organizational Paradoxes ◽

The Impact ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This research paper concentrates on the impact that the managerial characteristics of age, educational background, and in-company tenure and in-role tenure have on a manager's ability to handle paradoxical priorities. The results reveal that an organization's strategic paradoxes are most effectively managed by older managers and by managers with longer tenure in their role and at the company overall. Unexpectedly, managers with an economics/business educational background were found to manage paradoxes less well than those with other educational backgrounds. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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When physical and digital worlds collide

Strategic Direction ◽

10.1108/sd-08-2021-0082 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Case Studies ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Reading Time ◽

Business Models ◽

Retail Sector ◽

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Pertinent Information ◽

The Impact ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings The impact of digitalization on the retail sector has prompted firms to modify existing business models to create a hybrid that focuses on both physical and online channels. Involving the entire company in the development of suitable approaches to revenue distribution, supply chain operations and communication activities can help ensure a successful transformation. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format

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Antecedents and benefits of obtaining preferred customer status

International Journal of Operations & Production Management ◽

10.1108/ijopm-07-2012-0263 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 35 (2) ◽

pp. 178-200 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Jeroen Bemelmans ◽

Hans Voordijk ◽

Bart Vos ◽

Geert Dewulf

Keyword(s):

Case Studies ◽

Construction Industry ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Matched Pair ◽

Organizational Relationships ◽

Supplier Relationships ◽

Content Type ◽

The Impact ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore both the antecedents and the impact of a buying company having preferred customer status. Specific attention is paid to an, until now, unexplored antecedent: the buyer’s maturity as perceived by the supplier. In terms of impact, the focus is on the link between obtaining preferred customer status from a specific supplier and the buyer’s satisfaction with its collaboration with that supplier. Design/methodology/approach – Two case studies in the Dutch construction industry were conducted and, in each case, representatives of three companies were interviewed: one supplier plus two of its customers, one of them having a preferred status. As such, a total of four dyadic matched-pair inter-organizational relationships have been investigated. Findings – First, it is beneficial for buying companies to obtain preferred customer status at their suppliers, since this will have a positive impact on the buying company’s satisfaction with the collaboration. Second, if buying companies aim to obtain preferred customer status at their suppliers it is important that they are perceived as mature in managing supplier relationships. Practical implications – Although buying companies and suppliers often both want to increase their mutual business, there can be many factors that impede this. The framework presented in this research can help companies overcoming these impediments. Originality/value – This is the first study exploring the impact of being a preferred customer on the buyer-supplier relationship in the construction industry.

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Turning talent into strategic assets

Human Resource Management International Digest ◽

10.1108/09670731011040344 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 23-25

Keyword(s):

Organizational Performance ◽

Case Studies ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Reading Time ◽

Content Type ◽

Service Employees ◽

Strategic Assets ◽

Pertinent Information ◽

The Impact ◽

Practical Implications

PurposeReviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsIn today's service‐based companies, employees are “the center of organizational performance”. For the service‐based firm, where people deliver the service or where they become inseparable from the service, employees feel they are valued because they possess an acute awareness of the impact they have on their company's strategy.Practical implicationsProvides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.

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Gratitude in the workplace

Human Resource Management International Digest ◽

10.1108/hrmid-07-2016-0111 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 24 (7) ◽

pp. 41-43

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Case Studies ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Reading Time ◽

Conventional Wisdom ◽

Cutting Edge ◽

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Pertinent Information ◽

The Impact ◽

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Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the papers in context. Findings Conventional wisdom has it that the best things in life are free. Some would argue that different forms of gratitude fall into that category. And why not? A well-timed thank you here and there demands virtually nothing in cost, effort or time. Yet the impact is often striking. This simple gesture makes the recipient feel valued and can positively impact on relations between the parties involved. Gratitude is especially important in the workplace. Employees are the most valuable asset that a firm possesses. Appropriate recognition is one way of acknowledging this. Practical implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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Using cognitive analytics technology to enhance performance

Strategic Direction ◽

10.1108/sd-12-2021-0155 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Keyword(s):

Case Studies ◽

Significant Influence ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Reading Time ◽

Dynamic Capabilities ◽

Business Value ◽

Content Type ◽

Pertinent Information ◽

The Impact ◽

Practical Implications

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How Gap manages responsibility

Strategic Direction ◽

10.1108/sd-02-2014-0015 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 30 (3) ◽

pp. 10-12

Keyword(s):

Case Studies ◽

San Francisco ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Reading Time ◽

Content Type ◽

The World ◽

Global Corporations ◽

Pertinent Information ◽

The Impact ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – When Doris and Don Fisher opened their first Gap store in San Francisco in 1969, there was not much need to think about the impact – good or bad – of global corporations on workers and communities across the world. All they were doing was setting up a local shop to help people like Don who found it difficult to find a pair of jeans that fit. Practical implications – The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to digest format.

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