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The third edition of the SAGE Handbook of Action Research presents a fully updated version of the bestselling text, including new chapters written by key figures in the field covering emerging areas in healthcare, social work, education and international development, as well as an expanded ‘skills’ section which includes new consultant-relevant materials. Building on the strength of the previous editions, editor Hilary Bradbury has carefully developed the third edition to take a strong international approach to the topic of action research and thus expanding the already-impressive scale and scope of the work. In essence, the third edition follows in the footsteps of the landmark previous editions by mapping the current state of the discipline, as well as looking to the future of the field and exploring the issues at the cutting edge of the action research paradigm today. This volume is an essential resource for scholars and professionals engaged in social and political inquiry, organizational research and education.
Developing the Practice of Leading Change Through Insider action Research: A Dynamic Capability Perspective
Developing the Practice of Leading Change Through Insider action Research: A Dynamic Capability Perspective
Leading change is a complex process, yet an integral part of sustaining organizations. Organizations that rely on traditional change models and principles are not able to respond to demands for change (Worley and Lawler, 2010; Beer, 2011). Insider action research provides an alternative framework with which members of the organization can engage and engage others in shaping their organization's future. In this chapter we explore how, when members of organizations undertake action research in their own organizations they enhance the organizational change capabilities and impact change.
Many organizations have for the past decade been engaging in an increasing amount ...
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