scholarly journals Transformational learning for sustainability leadership – essential components in synergy

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. 190-207
Author(s):  
Jayne Bryant ◽  
James Ayers ◽  
Merlina Missimer ◽  
Göran Broman
Keyword(s):  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Transformational Learning ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Transformational Change ◽  
Master's Program ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Leverage Points ◽  
Essential Components ◽  
Sustainability Leadership

Purpose Transformative learning (TL) and leadership are key leverage points for supporting society’s transition toward sustainability. The purpose of this study is to identify essential components of TL within an international sustainability leadership master’s program in Sweden that has been described by many students as life-changing, empowering and transformational. Design/methodology/approach Alumni spanning 15 cohorts provided answers to a survey and the responses were used to map components of TL as experienced by the students. Findings The survey confirms the anecdotal assertions that the program is transformational. The findings suggest that community, place, pedagogy, concepts and content, disorientation and hope and agency are essential components, combined with the synergy of those into an integrated whole that support transformational change according to many respondents. Originality/value This study provides program designers and educators with suggested components and emphasizes their integration and synergy, to support TL experiences for sustainability leaders.

Episodic supply chains at times of disruption

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Öberg
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Transformational Change ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Metal Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Contemporary Technology ◽  
Metal Additive

Purpose Additive manufacturing has been described as converting supply chains into demand chains. By focusing on metal additive manufacturing as a contemporary technology causing ongoing disruption to the supply chain, the purpose of this paper is to describe and discuss how incumbent firms act during an ongoing, transformational disruption of their supply chain. Design/methodology/approach Interviews and secondary data, along with seminars attracting approximately 600 individuals operating in metal additive manufacturing, form the empirical basis for this paper. Findings The findings of this paper indicate how disruption occurs at multiple positions in the supply chain. Episodic positions as conceptualised in this paper refer to how parties challenged by disruption attempt to reach normality while speeding the transformational disruption. Originality/value This paper contributes to previous research by theorising about episodic positions in light of a supply chain disruption. The empirical data are unique in how they capture supply chain change at the time of disruption and illustrate disruptive, transformational change to supply chains. The paper interlinks research on disruption from the innovation and supply chain literature, with contributions to both.

Designing a qualitative system dynamics model of crowdfunding by document model building

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Haji Gholam Saryazdi ◽  
Ali Rajabzadeh Ghatari ◽  
Alinaghi Mashayekhi ◽  
Alireza Hassanzadeh
Keyword(s):  
System Dynamics ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Model Building ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
System Dynamics Model ◽  
Dynamics Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Leverage Points ◽  
Qualitative System Dynamics ◽  
First Time

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to design a qualitative model of crowdfunding dynamics through the document model building (DMB). Design/methodology/approach Methodology in this paper is the qualitative system dynamics through DMB. In DMB, the authors identify the variables that are drivers of its growth and collapse, and the model will be developed by using the systematic review of the literature. Findings Designing of the dynamics of crowdfunding model through DMB. Identifying variables that are drivers of crowdfunding growth and collapse. Determining leverage points in crowdfunding diffusion. Originality/value This paper, for the first time, with the aim of identifying and explaining the efficient positive and negative dynamics in this method, examines crowdfunding systematically and structurally.

Adult education concepts in library professional development activities

2015 ◽  
Vol 116 (5/6) ◽  
pp. 302-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramirose Ilene Attebury
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Instructional Design ◽  
Adult Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Communities Of Practice ◽  
Learning Communities ◽  
Transformational Learning ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – The purpose of this review is to survey the literature addressing the professional development of academic librarians in the context of adult education principles. Design/methodology/approach – This article is a literature review. Findings – The review reveals that among those activities incorporating concepts from the adult education field andragogy, transformational learning, communities of practice and instructional design are most prevalent. Originality/value – To date, no other literature review considers adult education concepts in professional development of academic librarians.

scholarly journals Navigating the narrative space: insights, experiences, and emotions of the novice researcher

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynette Harland Shotton
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Inquiry ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Narrative Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Narrative Space ◽  
Personal Journey ◽  
Essential Components ◽  
Helping Others ◽  
Care Leavers ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to explore the theory and approaches employed by a novice narrative researcher to open, work in, and close the narrative space. The paper reflects on this personal journey and aims to provide insight for other novices to successfully navigate the narrative space.Design/methodology/approachThis paper draws on the experiences and emotions involved in undertaking narrative inquiry as a novice researcher. The paper focuses specifically on the challenges of opening, working in and closing the narrative space.FindingsThrough a critical and reflective discussion of approaches to narrative inquiry, the papers points to key theories, and approaches, which guide narrative research. In doing this, the diversity in interpretation and application of narrative research are noted as essential components of both its challenge and beauty.Practical implicationsThe practical implications of this paper are linked to its utility in helping others reflect on their own practice and also providing insight and support to other novice researchers seeking to navigate the narrative space.Originality/valueThe paper provides a subjective interpretation and application of the theory underpinning narrative research and how it was used to guide the authors research into care leavers journeys into and through university.

scholarly journals Transformational change by a post-conventional leader

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 457-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Norrman Brandt ◽  
Sofia Kjellström ◽  
Ann-Christine Andersson
Keyword(s):  
Change Process ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Organizational Transformation ◽  
Transformational Change ◽  
Change Processes ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Holistic Understanding ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine people’s experience of a change process and if and how post-conventional leadership principles are expressed in the change process. Design/methodology/approach The study used a retrospective exploratory qualitative design. In total, 19 semi-structured interviews and 4 workshops were conducted and analyzed in accordance with a thematic qualitative analysis. Findings The post-conventional leadership appears to have facilitated an organizational transformation where explorative work methods aimed at innovation and improvement as well as holistic understanding was used. Dispersed power and mandate to employees, within set frames and with clear goals, created new ways of organizing and working. The leader showed personal consideration, acknowledged the importance of the emotionally demanding aspects of change and admitted the leader’s own vulnerability. Balance between challenge and support created courage to take on new roles and responsibilities. Most employees thrived and grew with the possibilities given, but some felt lack of support and clear directions. Practical implications Inspiration from this case on work methods and involvement of employees can be used on other change efforts. Social implications This study provides knowledge on leadership capabilities needed for facilitation of transformational change. Originality/value Few transformational change processes by post-conventional leaders are thoroughly described, and this study provides in-depth descriptions of post-conventional leadership in transformational change.

scholarly journals Using narrative distance to invite transformative learning experiences

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-227
Author(s):  
Stephan Taeger
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Indirect Communication ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Narrative Distance ◽  
Key Indicators

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce narrative distance as a phenomenon that can help create transformative learning experiences (TLEs). Narrative distance is defined as the cognitive or emotional space afforded by indirect communication that invites listeners to make sense of content. In ways similar to a book, movie or play, narrative distance invites participants to draw conclusions for themselves (Craddock, 2002). Design/methodology/approach After examining how other fields have discussed concepts related to narrative distance and its affordances, this paper illustrates how this phenomenon can satisfy many of Wilson and Parrish’s (2011) key indicators for TLEs. Findings Six principles are offered for incorporating narrative distance into instructional design. Originality/value Instructional design has not explored indirect communication that is similar to narrative in any significant way.

Religions going nuts? Faith-based veganism and transformative learning in the context of sustainability transitions (case 1: The Hare Krishna movement)

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 805-819
Author(s):  
Tamas Lestar
Keyword(s):  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Transformational Learning ◽  
Organisational Change ◽  
Sustainability Transitions ◽  
Third Order ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Dairy Consumption ◽  
Hare Krishna ◽  
Learning And Change ◽  
Depth Interviews

PurposeThis paper is based on several years of ethnographic and desk-based research studying the Hare Krishna movement. The work is the first in a series exploring how segments of specific faith communities embrace dietary veganism and how this relates to the concept of transformational learning/change in the context of sustainability transitions. The focus is on how these communities embrace a plant-based diet representing different rationales and attitudes of learning in the process of organisational change.Design/methodology/approachI investigated Krishna practices extensively by visiting and volunteering in several of its farm communities in Europe. I used the mixed method of qualitative observations, participation, in-depth interviews and email interviews during a period of ten weeks spent in the communities altogether. I had not been in contact with Hare Krishna believers before the fieldwork.FindingsKrishna veganism is analysed in the context of sustainability transitions by drawing on the concept of transformative (third-order) learning/change. Findings reveal an unexpected tendency to veganism despite the movement's worldview and radical commitment to dairy consumption. By calling into question their own collective dietary paradigm, the Hare Krishna community provides an exemplary case of third-order learning and change in an organisational context.Originality/valueThe paper invites scholars to include third-order learning into sustainability transitions frameworks while aiming to address the shortcomings of theorising levels of learning. The connection between Krishna veganism, third-order learning and sustainability transitions has not been put forward before.

How multiteam systems learn

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 138-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie I. Sessa ◽  
Manuel London ◽  
Marlee Wanamaker
Keyword(s):  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Team Leaders ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Multiteam Systems ◽  
Readiness To Learn ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Research Propositions ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeExtending a model of how teams learn, this paper aims to present a model of multiteam system (MTS) learning, comparing similarities and differences between how MTSs learn and how component teams learn. The paper describes the value of adaptive, generative and transformative learning for increasing MTS development over time.Design/methodology/approachThe model proposes that environmental demands trigger adaptive, generative and transformative MTS learning, which is further increased by the MTS’s readiness to learn. Learning can happen during performance episodes and during hiatus periods between performance episodes.FindingsLearning triggers coupled with readiness to learn and the cycle and phase of MTS process influence the learning process (adaptive, generative or transformative), which in turn influences the learning outcomes.Research/limitations implicationsThe study offers a number of research propositions with the idea that the model and propositions will stimulate research in this area.Practical implicationsThis model allows MTS and component team leaders and facilitators to recognize that MTS learning is a process that is needed to help component teams work together and help the MTS as a whole perform in current and future situations, thereby improving MTS effectiveness.Originality/valueLittle attention has been given to the notion that MTSs learn and develop. This manuscript is the first to emphasize that MTSs learn and identify processes that can improve learning. Adaptive, generative and transformative processes describe how MTSs learn and produce changes in MTS structure and actions.

scholarly journals Dwelling in liminal spaces: twin moments of the same reality

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Linda Friesen
Keyword(s):  
Social Change ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Transformational Change ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Design Based Research ◽  
Liminal Spaces ◽  
System A ◽  
The Everyday ◽  
Problems Of Practice

PurposeThis paper is a thinking piece that examines, from the viewpoint of a Canadian pracademic, working through two definitions of pracademic, a collaborative relationship between academics and practitioners and a person engaged as a practitioner and researcher. Two aspects of a pracademics scholarship is discussed, wide awakeness and praxis. The purpose of the paper is to make the case that it is pracademics who are well suited and attuned to questioning, challenging, and disrupting the ordinariness of the everyday, to envision new possibilities, and who take responsibility for mobilizing the educational community to undertake meaningful social change within an education system. A case is provided to illustrate wide-awakeness and praxis in practice. A case is provide to illustrate how wide-awakeness and praxis present themselves in practice.Design/methodology/approachThis paper considers the work of pracademics from Galileo Educational Network, located within a research-intensive university, who research and lead design-based professional learning. Drawing upon a design-based approach to guide design-based professional learning and design-based research, I highlight the ways in which wide-awakeness and praxis work themselves out in practice.FindingsDrawing upon the two aspects of wide-awakeness and praxis, creates a liminal space for pracademics to engage with practitioners to undertake stubborn and persistent problems of practice to create important educational improvements. A key to engaging in transformational change through collaborative professionalism is to engage in sustained design-based professional learning led by pracademics.Originality/valueThis thinking piece offers the perspective of one Canadian pracademic who shows how pracademics are uniquely positioned to take on the work of transformation, agency, and social change.

scholarly journals And then he threatened to kill himself: nightmare viva stories as opportunities for learning

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 230-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pat Sikes
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Transformational Change ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Opportunities For Learning ◽  
Biographical Approach ◽  
Ethical Work ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Doctoral Assessment

Purpose In the UK and countries following similar systems of doctoral assessment, there is little research-based evidence about what goes on in vivas. However, “doctoral assessment ‘horror stories’”, abound. The purpose of this paper is to report a study focussing on difficult doctoral examining experiences and argue that sharing such stories can provide a useful basis for examiner and supervisor education. Design/methodology/approach The study took a narrative auto/biographical approach. Findings The stories participants told show that doctoral examining is relational, emotional and ethical work and that viva outcomes are strongly influenced by subjectivities. There was felt to be a need to share stories of difficulties in order to bring them into the open with a view to prompting transformational change. Research limitations/implications Participants were self-selecting and all worked at the same institution. Originality/value There are few accounts of examiners’ experiences of the viva.

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