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Stewart Clegg - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Governing projects under complexity: theory and practice in project management
International Journal of Project Management, 2014Co-Authors: Tyrone S. Pitsis, Shankar Sankaran, Siegfried P. Gudergan, Stewart CleggAbstract:Abstract In this paper we argue that the fledgling field of project and Program Governance has the potential to make a major scholarly and practical contribution. One that not only has the potential to mainstream project management within the broader business and management field, but to also cement its place as a dominant voice in the successful Governance of the strategic intentions of organizations, societies, and nations. With this argument in mind three themes organize present discussion in this issue of International Journal of Project Management : the first concerns how we should make sense of Governance, something that is clarified through a review of the current state of play in the literature; the second theme comprises papers that report research conducted on Governance in projects, using insights from surveys, case studies and other systematic forms of empirical observation. The third theme focuses on theoretical models of Governance, ranging from distributed knowledge management and learning perspectives on project Governance to systems engineering approaches. While we do not claim that this issue is exhaustive, we do believe it provides a sign post about the current state of play, and the potential future of Governance in project and Program management as a mainstream domain of research, theory and practice.
Trish Cox - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The Implicit Curriculum: Student Engagement and the Role of Social Media
Journal of Social Work Education, 2019Co-Authors: Cory M. Morton, Melissa Wells, Trish CoxAbstract:ABSTRACTThis article presents results from an exploratory study conducted as a component of an assessment of the implicit curriculum in one master’s-level social work Program. Web-based surveys were used to collect data from 80 graduate social work students in online and face-to-face Programs. Findings indicate students who perceived social media as more useful reported higher levels of engagement and participation in Program Governance. The implications for social work education deal with the ability to competently use social media as a tool to increase student engagement. Students will only be exposed to elements of the implicit curriculum if they are active participants in their academic environments.
Tyrone S. Pitsis - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Governing projects under complexity: theory and practice in project management
International Journal of Project Management, 2014Co-Authors: Tyrone S. Pitsis, Shankar Sankaran, Siegfried P. Gudergan, Stewart CleggAbstract:Abstract In this paper we argue that the fledgling field of project and Program Governance has the potential to make a major scholarly and practical contribution. One that not only has the potential to mainstream project management within the broader business and management field, but to also cement its place as a dominant voice in the successful Governance of the strategic intentions of organizations, societies, and nations. With this argument in mind three themes organize present discussion in this issue of International Journal of Project Management : the first concerns how we should make sense of Governance, something that is clarified through a review of the current state of play in the literature; the second theme comprises papers that report research conducted on Governance in projects, using insights from surveys, case studies and other systematic forms of empirical observation. The third theme focuses on theoretical models of Governance, ranging from distributed knowledge management and learning perspectives on project Governance to systems engineering approaches. While we do not claim that this issue is exhaustive, we do believe it provides a sign post about the current state of play, and the potential future of Governance in project and Program management as a mainstream domain of research, theory and practice.
Liz Ota - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Indigenous Peoples’ participation in sustainability standards for extractives
Land Use Policy, 2019Co-Authors: John Meadows, Mark Annandale, Liz OtaAbstract:Abstract Extractives industries are increasingly operating on Indigenous Peoples’ territories and can have profound environmental and socio-cultural (including human rights) impacts for these and other stakeholders. Sustainability standards (i.e. best-practice operational procedures, including sector-specific certification Programs) have emerged to mitigate these impacts and improve the benefits for impacted communities. Best-practice design, implementation and verification of sustainability standards underpinning certification Programs requires active participation by Indigenous Peoples. This study uses literature review and a survey of key informants to both map the literature relevant to the participation of Indigenous Peoples in extractives industry certification Programs and standards, and to highlight best-practices in Program Governance and assurance processes. There is little literature on Indigenous Peoples’ participation in certification Program Governance and assurance processes. The literature is dominated by reporting on the environmental and socio-cultural impacts of extractives developments for Indigenous Peoples, and associated conflicts and negotiations/agreements to achieve equitable and sustainable development outcomes consistent with international norms. In this context, there is an increasing focus on Indigenous Peoples’ ‘Free, Prior & Informed Consent’ (FPIC). Key informants identified few best-practice examples of Indigenous Peoples’ participation in sustainability standards for extractives. Most emphasised the importance of Indigenous Peoples’ FPIC in project development, operation and completion. Discussions also highlighted limitations of standard assurance processes and the potential for simple but innovatively-applied digital technologies to support Indigenous Peoples’ participation in data collection for auditing. A key concern for Indigenous communities impacted by extractives developments is effective rehabilitation of their biocultural landscapes, incorporating environmental values, cultural traditions (i.e. obligations and practices) and provision for sustainable livelihoods. The study’s findings provide guidance for certification Program managers, extractives operators and auditors to improve engagement of Indigenous Peoples in certification Program Governance and assurance processes.
Gregory W. Simpson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Industrial symbiosis in Australia: The social relations of making contact in a matchmaking marketplace for SMEs
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020Co-Authors: Sarah King, Dean Lusher, Gregory W. SimpsonAbstract:Abstract This research investigates a new Australian industrial symbiosis network case (known as ASPIRE) and the social relations of inter-organisation contact, as a precursor to a waste transfer in an industrial symbiosis matchmaking market. The application of exponential random graph models allow testing at the node, dyad and network level to identify companies that are more likely to engage with the goals of the project. The research findings indicate that endogenous network features are largely silent whereas attribute-based, exogenous features play a significant role in companies making contact for industrial symbiosis opportunities. Companies identifying as recyclers have a central role in sending and receiving contact ties. Recyclers are a key consideration for facilitators maintaining a two-sided marketplace and are likely to operate as ‘pioneer species’ in the establishment of an industrial symbiosis network for SMEs. We also found that facilitator contact with companies, pre-existing personal relationships, and companies interested in future use of recycled materials, are more likely to send contact ties. Geographic proximity was not found to be significant for companies making contact within this network. The implications for Program Governance are that facilitators may identify companies more likely to engage with the Program, which could lead to improved network effectiveness. Facilitators play a crucial role in the network and it is important that they monitor the recruitment of companies to balance the two-sided market and its ongoing success. The ASPIRE case provides an alternative model to heavy industry, self-organised industrial symbiosis such as Kwinana and is more applicable to urban regions and SMEs.