scholarly journals Experiences of Opening Up Communicative Spaces for Large-Scope Issues

Challenges ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Satu Kalliola ◽  
Tuula Heiskanen
Keyword(s):  
Case Reports ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Free Communication ◽  
Organizational Conditions ◽  
Societal Issues ◽  
Large Scope ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Severe Recession ◽  
Communicative Space ◽  
Opening Up

The continuously changing world creates new challenges, large-scope issues, both at the community and the organizational level. Currently, sustainable development is among the key issues demanding organizational learning and new ways of operation. The paper looks for the potential of Scandinavian communicative-oriented action research (AR), applied in dialogue forums, to enhance learning and planning of integrative solutions to meet the needs of various actor groups. The paper links two intertwined AR lines of a Finnish work research institute to the contexts of classic and current AR discussion and their original social conditions in the early 1990s, when they were challenged by a severe recession. The characteristics of communicative spaces applied in the two cases are analysed qualitatively. The data, consisting of case reports, are reread and interpreted in a framework that concretizes Habermasian ideals of free communication. The elements of organisational learning and power embedded in the organisational positions of the participants dealing with large-scope societal issues are made explicit. Free communication and joint agreements of concrete plans require active agency that can be learned in a psychologically and socially safe communicative space where Habermasian lifeworld and system interact. The research shows the malleability of dialogue-based communicative spaces that can be applied in versatile social and organizational conditions. A future option would be a continuous dialogue applied in permanent dialogue structures.

Conclusion

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thibaut d'Hubert
Keyword(s):  
South Asia ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Per Se ◽  
Theoretical Frame ◽  
Opening Up

In the conclusion, I come back on key issues of my analysis of Ālāol’s poetics. Whereas performance and the absence of theoretical frame recorded in treatises on grammar or poetics are defining features of the vernacular tradition, we witness attempts to describe and systematize vernacular poetics in eastern South Asia. Sanskrit played a major role in this attempt at systematizing vernacular poetics to foster connoisseurship. The domain of reference of vernacular poets was not poetics per se or rhetoric, but lyrical arts and musicology. But efforts to describe vernacular poetics also display an awareness of the importance of heteroglossia and fluidity in vernacular aesthetics in contrast with Sanskrit. The opening up of the Sanskrit episteme constituted by vernacular poetics also made possible the recourse to literary models and quasi-experimental uses of vernacular poetic idioms. Old Maithili, Avadhi, and Persian were visible components of the making of vernacular poetics in Bengal.

Supporting Learning Design as a Driver for Pedagogical Innovation Within an Integrated Model of Faculty Development

2019 ◽  
pp. 77-98
Author(s):  
Maria Ranieri ◽  
Juliana Elisa Raffaghelli ◽  
Isabella Bruni
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Development ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Learning Design ◽  
Pedagogical Innovation ◽  
Organizational Conditions ◽  
Strategic Program ◽  
Pedagogical Innovations

Research on faculty development supporting pedagogical innovation has gained momentum since effective teaching and learning are deemed a central piece for the modernization of higher education. However, the field is still characterized by a low level of conceptualization, fragmented approaches, and unclear strategies on organizational level. This chapter concentrates on the DIDe-L case, a strategic program of faculty development promoted by the University of Florence and based on an integrated approach to training. Specifically, it focuses on the “e-Learning Desk,” an institutional service ensuring instructional coaching for learning design. Through the analysis of teachers' reactions and renewed practices, the authors aim at exploring what institutional and organizational conditions may prevent or facilitate pedagogical innovation and change. Results showed that the approach characterizing the service had a positive impact on teachers' growth, although institutional obstacles like lack of recognition or support still prevent teachers to fully deploy pedagogical innovations.

scholarly journals Engaging a product-focused sales force in solution selling: interplay of individual- and organizational-level conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Salonen ◽  
Harri Terho ◽  
Eva Böhm ◽  
Ari Virtanen ◽  
Risto Rajala
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Comparative Analysis ◽  
Sales Force ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Necessary Condition ◽  
Sales Managers ◽  
Organizational Conditions ◽  
Sales Organization ◽  
Configurational Theory ◽  
Global Supplier

AbstractThis study explains how manufacturers tackle the critical managerial challenge of transforming a product-focused sales force to undertake solution selling. Through an application of configurational theory, the authors explain how individual and organizational conditions combine to determine salespeople’s engagement in solution selling. Multilevel, multisource data from the sales organization of a global supplier of building solutions represent input from salespeople (N = 184), solution champions (N = 23), and sales managers (N = 26). A fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis reveals no single, optimal way to overcome transformation challenges. Rather, consistent with prior research, solution selling requires certain types of salespeople, because value-based selling is a necessary condition for successful engagement. Beyond this foundational condition, a heterogeneous sales force can be engaged, as long as the organization provides appropriate support that is tailored to individual salespersons’ needs. The findings affirm that this viable support can come from either sales managers or solution champions.

scholarly journals Convergence of employers’ and students’ expectations in the educational environment of the agricultural university

2021 ◽  
Vol 258 ◽  
pp. 10019
Author(s):  
Elena Razinkina ◽  
Elena Zima ◽  
Elena Pozdeeva ◽  
Lidiya Evseeva ◽  
Anna Tanova
Keyword(s):  
Network Models ◽  
Synergy Effects ◽  
Agent Platforms ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
New Type ◽  
The University ◽  
Short Time ◽  
Intellectual Potential ◽  
Communicative Space ◽  
Opening Up

In the digital age, a modern university is becoming a driver for the development of complex multi-agent ecosystems and a supplier of a new type of human resources, characterized not only by intellectual potential and high qualifications but also by such qualities in demand in the labor market as creativity, critical thinking, the need for continuous learning and “agency”, which is understood as the ability to self-organize and proactivity [1]. The education system and universities themselves face challenges that force us to turn to the once-actual ideas of integration and convergence, which can fulfill the increased need to achieve synergy effects and multiplier indicators that contribute to achieving high ratings in a short time. It is convergent processes that lie at the heart of the developing communicative space of the university today, whose activities are based on the intersection of the interests and expectations of various actors, which are implemented on multi-agent platforms. At the same time, the opportunities that are opening up due to the rapid introduction of digital technologies require restructuring the space of interactions between subjects towards the formation of flexible forms, network models, alliances, virtual corporations, connecting clusters built on the principles of active cooperation, exchange of best practices and developments.

Buccal Mucosal Grafts: Novel Treatment for the Repair of Rectovaginal Fistulas A Study Protocol (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Caitlin Cahill ◽  
Natalia Kruger ◽  
Dr. John Heine
Keyword(s):  
Case Reports ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Patient Morbidity ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Technical Details ◽  
Rectovaginal Fistulas ◽  
Prospective Case Series

BACKGROUND Rectovaginal fistulas (RVFs) are abnormal communications between the rectum/anus and the vagina. They are most frequently a result of obstetric injury and have deleterious impacts on patients’ quality of life. Despite several treatment modalities, RVFs remain difficult problems to manage, and many patients fail multiple attempts at surgical repair. Buccal mucosal grafts (BMGs) may be a solution to this problem. A BMG is oral mucosal tissue harvested from the inner cheek. There are two case reports that describe the successful use of BMGs in the repair of RVFs. OBJECTIVE Our objective is to validate these findings with a prospective case series, while also addressing key issues of indication, technical details, procedure safety, and short-term outcomes. METHODS Our objective is to validate these findings with a prospective case series, while also addressing key issues of indication, technical details, procedure safety, and short-term outcomes. RESULTS Two previous case reports have described the successful use of BMGs in the repair of RVFs. We have received ethics approval to attempt to validate these findings through a prospective case series. CONCLUSIONS Rectovaginal fistulas cause significant patient morbidity and are difficult problems to manage. Bolstered by the successful use of BMGs in urologic surgery and the previously published case reports demonstrating success in RVFs, we believe that BMGs may be a solution to RVFs.

E-Commerce: Adoption Barriers in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in India

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iftaqar Ahmad ◽  
Jyotsna Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Labour Force ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
The World ◽  
Online Shoppers ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Survival Of The Fittest ◽  
Opening Up

India is considered as the youth capital of the world. Globalization and the KnowledgeEconomy pose numerous challenges as well as opportunities for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in India. Indian labour force numbers around 500 million. Over 90% of them work inunincorporated, unorganized enterprises gaining traditional knowledge on the job.With the opening up of the economy and increase inexports, improving the productivity of the workforceis a key challenge. Therefore there is an urgency to adopt e-Commerce and become internet savvy so that production and selling goes simultaneously. In today's era when environment is changing with the blink of an eye one must work on the theme “SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST”. SMEs need to get connected with online shoppers or else adopt E-commerce in order to have competitive advantage over others. This research paper has been written in an article form in order to discuss the important key issues related to adoption and opportunities that eCommerce offers for SMEs in India.

Common Problems and Lessons Learned from Managing Large-Scale US Government IS/IT Projects

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 94-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peerasit Patanakul ◽  
Saif Syed Omar
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Future Research ◽  
It Projects ◽  
Us Government ◽  
Large Scope ◽  
Common Problems

To promote sustainable development, many government agencies initiated large-scale government projects. However, managing such government projects to their success is often a challenge to many project managers. Many projects fail because of their large scope and high degree of complexity. The failure of these government projects has significant impact on sustainable development, both at the organizational level and the public at large. To enhance the success of government projects, this study investigates the management of selected government IS/IT projects in the US; identifies common problems; discusses some lessons learned; and provides propositions for future research. The results of this study will provide significant contributions to the literature and implications to practitioners.

scholarly journals Mapping feasibilities of greenhouse gas removal: Key issues, gaps and opening up assessments

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 ◽  
pp. 102073 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Forster ◽  
Naomi E. Vaughan ◽  
Clair Gough ◽  
Irene Lorenzoni ◽  
Jason Chilvers
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Gas Removal ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Opening Up ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Removal

Common Problems and Lessons Learned from Managing Large-Scale US Government IS/IT Projects

2013 ◽  
pp. 234-252
Author(s):  
Peerasit Patanakul ◽  
Saif Syed Omar
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Future Research ◽  
It Projects ◽  
Us Government ◽  
Large Scope ◽  
Common Problems

To promote sustainable development, many government agencies initiated large-scale government projects. However, managing such government projects to their success is often a challenge to many project managers. Many projects fail because of their large scope and high degree of complexity. The failure of these government projects has significant impact on sustainable development, both at the organizational level and the public at large. To enhance the success of government projects, this study investigates the management of selected government IS/IT projects in the US; identifies common problems; discusses some lessons learned; and provides propositions for future research. The results of this study will provide significant contributions to the literature and implications to practitioners.

scholarly journals Implementing Health-Promoting Leadership in Municipal Organizations: Managers’ Experiences with a Leadership Program

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Larsson ◽  
Jonas Stier ◽  
Ingemar Åkerlind ◽  
Hélène Sandmark
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Middle Managers ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Action Plans ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Leadership Program ◽  
Organizational Conditions ◽  
Health Promoting

The aim of this study was to analyze how line and middle managers experience and describe barriers and enablers in the implementation of a health-promoting leadership program in municipal organizations. A qualitative case study design was applied to examine the leadership program in a case involving implementation of an organizational health intervention. Data were mainly collected using semi-structured interviews with line and middle managers participating in the leadership program. Interviews with senior managers, notes from meetings/workshops, and written action plans were used as complementary data. The interview data were analyzed using a thematic analysis, and the complementary data using a summative content analysis. The findings show that the interviewed line and middle managers experienced this leadership program as a new approach in leadership training because it is based primarily on employee participation. Involvement and commitment of the employees was considered a crucial enabler in the implementation of the leadership program. Other enablers identified include action plans with specific goals, earlier experiences of organizational change, and integration of the program content into regular routines and structures. The line and middle managers described several barriers in the implementation process, and they described various organizational conditions, such as high workload, lack of senior management support, politically initiated projects, and organizational change, as challenges that limited the opportunities to be drivers of change. Taken together, these barriers interfered with the leadership program and its implementation. The study contributes to the understanding of how organizational-level health interventions are implemented in public sector workplaces.

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