scholarly journals Stimuleren van eigen regie op loopbaan en ontwikkeling

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-80
Author(s):  
Menno Vos ◽  
Vanessa Roelse ◽  
Linda Koopmans ◽  
Wouter van der Torre ◽  
Margreet Xavier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Market Development ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Safe Environment ◽  
Insight Into

SUMMARY The current labor market requires that people take responsibility for their own professional development. At the same time, this requires a stimulating work environment that supports self directed employability. This article, which is an adaptation of the recently published knowledge document ‘Eigen Regie op Loopbaan en Ontwikkeling’ of the Sociaal Economische Raad (SER), focuses on how self-directed employability can be stimulated. In this article we discuss the building blocks of self-directed employability that provide insight into how employees can influence their own professional development. Based on these building blocks, we describe concrete actions to stimulate self-directed employability within organizations and which roles HR professionals should take in facilitating this behavior. First, this concerns offering direction, i.e. emphasize of how labor market development relates to changes in the organization, how specific tasks and roles will change, in what time frame this will occur, and the direct consequences for employees. Second, it concerns a safe environment in which employees and managers trust each other and in which learning and development are attractive (support). Finally, it is about organizing the work in such a way that people can actually make their own choices and there is room for learning from and during work.

Changing brands and impacts on Las Vegas: messages for Asian gambling destinations

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn Marie Jamieson ◽  
Brandon Douglas Howell ◽  
Carlos Siu Lam
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Las Vegas ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Property Management ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Site Analysis ◽  
Market Strategies ◽  
Insight Into

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to discover, qualitatively, periods of involvement in Las Vegas gambling marketing campaigns and analyze success factors that may be useful to other gambling destinations, particularly in the Asian market.Design/methodology/approachThe study was established to allow a two-pronged approach of semi-structured interviews and site analysis coupled with review of planning and marketing documents in Las Vegas, Nevada 1980–2000 era and ending with the 2019 branding approach.FindingsResults revealed degrees of success and rationales for changes in campaigns over a 40-year period. When analyzing market strategies, it became evident that many factors were involved decisions to visit Las Vegas, such as social, safety and security factors, as well as opportunities for recreation.Research limitations/implicationsGaining access to top level executives proved challenging due to reluctance of subjects wanting to disclose business strategies.Originality/valueThis study was unique in employing qualitative processes to elicit planning and marketing approaches and relative successes or failures from those involved in multi-property management. Further, analysis of documents over a wide time frame provided insight into the pitfalls and strengths associated with various campaigns.

Understanding practice generalisation – opening the research/practice gap

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 278-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanne Nørreklit ◽  
Lennart Nørreklit ◽  
Falconer Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Building Blocks ◽  
Language Games ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pragmatic Constructivism ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Practice Gap ◽  
Research Criteria ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to enhance the relationship between research and practice. It addresses the question: How can practitioners’ use of generalisations be understood, with a view towards producing research-based generalisations that facilitate use in practice? Design/methodology/approach Language games are used to explore generalisation in practice, and the framework of pragmatic constructivism is adopted to characterise the generation of practice generalisation. Findings Practice is conceptualised as a complex set of clusters of organised actions run by a set of applied generalisations and driven by human intentions. Practice also encompasses reflective activities that aim to create the generalisations and reflect them into the specific circumstances to create functioning practice. Generalisations depend on underlying concepts. The formation and structure of concepts is explored and used to create the construction and use of different types of generalisation. Generalisations function as cognitive building blocks in constructing strings of interconnected functioning activities. Managers make their own functioning generalisations that, however, do not satisfy the research criteria for acceptable generalisations. The research/practice gap is shaped by the very different language games played. Research limitations/implications If research is to be useful to practice, the generalisations produced must methodologically articulate the types of generalisation that pervade the methods with which practitioners construct functioning activities. Further research has to give more insight into such processes. Originality/value The paper contributes insight into both the generalisation debate and the research/practice gap debate.

The value of mentoring

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 22-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graham Cole
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Older Person ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
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 – Learning is fundamental to the growth and success of any organization. And any business that fails to comprehend its importance is surely destined for a place among the also-rans. Various possibilities exist where learning and development is concerned. One such option gaining in popularity is mentoring. It has now become recognized as having a key role in the personal and professional development of those participating in such programs. Mentoring typically involves an older person imparting their knowledge and experience to a less worldly individual placed under their guidance. Enabling the “mentee” to learn thus tends to be the main objective of these arrangements. 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.

Virtualisation of an administrative work environment in higher education

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 723-747 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Osman Adam ◽  
John Effah ◽  
Richard Boateng
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Virtual Work ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Administrative Work ◽  
External Consultants ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand how higher education institutions (HEIs) in developing countries can migrate their physical administrative work environment to a virtual platform to improve information management. Design/methodology/approach The paper employs an interpretive case study approach and a combined lens of activity and agency theories to understand how a developing country HEI attempted to improve its information management by migrating from a physical to a virtual administrative work environment. Findings The findings show how contradictions caused by role conflicts, administrative staff’s fear of elimination and external consultants’ limited understanding of administrative rules and procedures can hamper work environment virtualisation. Such challenges should be resolved in order to achieve a successful virtual work environment that supports timely and accurate information management. Research limitations/implications The study is limited by its single case perspective in one developing country. However, future studies can compare the experiences of HEIs from developed and developing countries in order to account for contextual differences. Practical implications The study provides practitioners with insight into how to address conflicts between employees (as potential users) and external consultants during virtual system development and implementation. In particular, role conflict, fear of eliminating some administrative staff and consultants’ limited understanding of administrative work procedures should be resolved for successful work environment virtualisation. Originality/value The study is the first attempt to offer rich insight into the challenges associated with administrative work environment virtualisation for improved information management in HEIs, through the principal-agent relationship.

Building blocks of instructor professional development for innovative ICT use during a pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 281-293
Author(s):  
Kim Schildkamp ◽  
Iwan Wopereis ◽  
Marian Kat-De Jong ◽  
Annette Peet ◽  
IJsbrand Hoetjes
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Building Block ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Instruction And Learning

PurposeInnovative use of information and communications technology (ICT) requires (new) knowledge and skills for the group that has the biggest impact on the quality of education: instructors. Facilitating professional development (PD) of instructors is crucial for the quality of one’s education system(s), perhaps even more so in times of a pandemic.Design/methodology/approachBased on the authors’ analysis of reviews published in the last decade, this paper summarizes the key building blocks of effective PD on the innovative use of ICT during a pandemic. The authors used these building blocks to reflect on two national PD initiatives developed to support institutions of higher education in instructional use of ICT while dealing with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.FindingsBoth PD initiatives include the same building blocks: (1) content-related building blocks focused on technological knowledge, (2) active learning and expert-supported PD (didactics-related building blocks) and (3) contextual building blocks consisting of clearly defined goals focused on the instructor's own practice, use of technology, sustained duration (e.g. taking place over a longer period of time) and evidence-informed PD. One contextual building block that was not evident in the reviews but emerged as a vital building block is “responsiveness” to the situation and needs of the participants.Originality/valueHigh-quality PD is crucial if one wants to safeguard the quality of (online) instruction and learning to ensure high-quality education for all students. This paper can contribute to enhancing the quality of much-needed PD on online teaching (during, but also after COVID-19).

scholarly journals Festivals as strategic tools: exploring the Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Sarah Turnbull
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
International Festival

Purpose This paper aims to provide insight into the use of festivals as a strategy to position cities as creative hubs. Design/methodology/approach This paper has been prepared by an independent author who provides their views and personal experiences of festivals. Findings Festivals are an effective strategic tool for countries to use to engage business audiences and associate themselves with values such as creativity. Originality/value This paper shares highlights from the 2016 Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity. Three presentations have been chosen for review, and two of the developmental programmes are discussed. While these provide only a brief insight into the festival, they reflect the quality of speakers and the unique opportunities for professional development offered at this annual Dubai event.

Differences between business center concepts in The Netherlands

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minou Weijs-Perrée ◽  
Rianne Appel-Meulenbroek ◽  
Bauke De Vries ◽  
Georges Romme
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Real Estate Market ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Real Estate ◽  
The Real Estate Market ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Contractual Agreements ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the objectives, tenants, spaces and services of different business center concepts and test whether the existing classifications in literature and in the real estate market draw on significantly different concepts. Design/methodology/approach – After a literature review, data on business centers were collected with a questionnaire among owners/mangers of 139 business centers in the Netherlands. The existing business center concepts are examined whether these concepts are significantly different, using bivariate analyses. Findings – The findings of this study give insight into the business center market, the existing business center concepts and (dis)similarities between the concepts. Although many dissimilarities were found between the business center concepts, like offered services, social spaces and contractual agreements, findings show that the four business center concepts can be offered in similar objects. Originality/value – New ideas about working and the work environment have caused the business center market to become more differentiated. Some studies have attempted to classify the business center market into several categories or analyzed in detail one specific business center concept. However, these studies did not describe in detail the differences between the concepts. Also there is hardly any empirical research on this sector. This paper addresses gaps in previous research on business centers and demonstrates that there are significant (dis)similarities between the existing business center concepts.

scholarly journals Mentoring for educators’ professional learning and development

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 334-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Susana Pinho Castanheira
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Process Outcomes ◽  
Mentoring In Education ◽  
New Research

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review and highlight key findings, themes and ideas from selected published academic papers on mentoring in education, with a specific focus on how mentoring can foster the professional learning and development of educators at all stages of their professional development. Design/methodology/approach The author conducted a literature review of all the papers published in the International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education, from Volume 1, Issue 1 (2012) to Volume 4, Issue 4 (2015), that contained the word “mentoring” in either the title, abstract and/or keywords and with a discussion of mentoring in the main text. In total, 37 papers were analysed in order to create a meta-synthesis of the primary findings. Findings The findings present factors that foster mentoring success or failure. The purposes and components of mentoring programmes are diverse and contextually bound. Additionally, there is a tendency to view mentoring as a developmental relationship in which the mentor shares knowledge and expertise to support the mentee’s learning and professional development. Research limitations/implications As this meta-synthesis literature review is focussed on articles published in a single journal on mentoring, it has limited scope. However, the range of countries in which the authors of the reviewed empirical studies reside (13 countries), and the diversity of papers included in this review allowed the author to summarize and synthesize unique information for researchers and practitioners who are seeking to understand the process, outcomes and issues related to mentoring for the professional development of educators. Practical implications The review provides information for those seeking to study and implement mentoring programmes. It focusses on mentoring for professional development of educators, identifies primary concepts in the literature reviewed and highlights new research areas in mentoring in education. Originality/value This literature review discusses mentoring definitions from 37 different papers and contributes important knowledge to produce a picture of the intricacy of mentoring. Complex issues linked with mentoring are addressed, generating a critical systematization of mentoring research likely to have a lasting influence in the field.

scholarly journals Medical tourism trends in the United Kingdom 2000-2016

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Pagán ◽  
Daniel Horsfall
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Medical Tourism ◽  
Market Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Critical Insight ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Strong Seasonality ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the inbound and outbound medical tourism in the UK to determine if the UK can be considered as a net exporter of health services as well as the impact of the 2007 global economic crisis, diaspora populations and the number of UK expats on medical tourism figures. Design/methodology/approach Using microdata drawn from the International Passenger Survey (2000-2016), the authors estimate the flows, number of nights and expenditure of tourists looking for medical treatment who complete international visits of less than 12 months’ duration to and from the UK. The authors also analyse the main destinations of UK residents, the country of origin of overseas residents and the particular case of British expats. Findings The results show the upward trend of inbound and outbound patients, the strong seasonality in outbound patients, and the significant increase in the levels of expenditure of overseas residents since 2005. Poland, France, Hungary and India are the chosen countries by UK residents to be treated, whereas Irish Republic, Spain, France, Gibraltar and the United Arab Emirates are the main countries providing inbound health patients. However, the processes of migration explain full or partly the inbound and outbound flows found for some countries. Originality/value This study offers a critical insight into inbound and outbound medical flows, demonstrating both the scope for and limitations to market development in this area.

Generational perceptions and their influences on organizational commitment

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Cunha da Silva ◽  
Joel Souza Dutra ◽  
Elza Fátima Rosa Veloso ◽  
André Luiz Fischer ◽  
Leonardo Nelmi Trevisan
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Generational Differences ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Meaning Of Work ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Generational Perceptions

Purpose – This study aims to investigate the existence of delimitations more suited to the emergence of generations in Brazil, and to assess generational perceptions on constructs of the work environment and their influences on organizational commitment. Design/methodology/approach – The perceptions of 102,540 respondents employed by 394 organizations were classified into nine constructs. The methodology used entailed an initial confirmatory factorial analysis, which was undertaken to investigate the validity of the proposed measurement model. Regression analyses were applied to test the relationship between work environment and commitment. Findings – The results highlight that the Baby Boomer generation attributed more value to the meaning of work and corporate social responsibility. Meaning of work, learning and development were given a high level of importance in the results for Generation X. Generation Y values learning and development, relationships with co-workers and Work-life balance more than the other two generations. Research limitations/implications – This research is classified as a cross-sectional study that does not allow us to substantiate whether differences between the groups were caused by influence of generations or the age of respondents. Therefore, nationwide surveys capable of offsetting the age effect on generational differences are still necessary. Another constraint is related to the fact that only data from the survey that annually elects the “Best Companies to Work for in Brazil” were used for undertaking this study. Moreover, because all variables were collected simultaneously from the same source, the authors recognize that the results could have problems related to common method biases. Practical implications – The authors believe that the identification of critical dimensions of workers’ perception regarding the work environment equips human resources professionals with the ability to implement policies and practices that align people management with the differing desires of each generation, effectively ensuring commitment from these professionals. Social implications – This study may contribute to researchers by highlighting the need for temporal outlines suited to the Brazilian reality, which might also inspire further research on the country’s generations, even associating them with other themes, such as values, personality and professional motivation. Originality/value – As the main contributions, the authors have sought to highlight that generational differences may be related to specific periods in each country’s historical context. The authors also show the determining factors influencing each generation’s affective commitment and justify each of their choices.

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