Using action research for change in organizations: processes, reflections and outcomes
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary and recommendations on systemic approaches to designing and implementing change in organisations. Design/methodology/approach - The paper is a viewpoint on successful change management techniques using action research based on experience...
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2017-07-01
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| description | Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary and recommendations on systemic approaches to designing and implementing change in organisations. Design/methodology/approach - The paper is a viewpoint on successful change management techniques using action research based on experience in the use of systemic thinking and systems practices. Findings - The use of a systems approach to change using relevant systems practices enables more successful change outcomes. Practical implications - Change management practitioners should utilise systemic approaches to enable more successful change implementation. Originality/value - The paper provides valuable advice for practitioners and researchers in change management through the author’s unique experience in systemic change processes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b2222c2121a6465a8fd8adbf2294a1b82022-12-22T04:23:36ZengEmerald PublishingJournal of Work-Applied Management2205-20622205-149X2017-07-01101193410.1108/JWAM-03-2017-0007611054Using action research for change in organizations: processes, reflections and outcomesJohn Molineux0Department of Management, Deakin University, Melbourne, AustraliaPurpose - The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary and recommendations on systemic approaches to designing and implementing change in organisations. Design/methodology/approach - The paper is a viewpoint on successful change management techniques using action research based on experience in the use of systemic thinking and systems practices. Findings - The use of a systems approach to change using relevant systems practices enables more successful change outcomes. Practical implications - Change management practitioners should utilise systemic approaches to enable more successful change implementation. Originality/value - The paper provides valuable advice for practitioners and researchers in change management through the author’s unique experience in systemic change processes.https://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1108/JWAM-03-2017-0007Systems thinkingChangeCreativityAction researchReflectionSoft systems methodology |
| spellingShingle | John Molineux Using action research for change in organizations: processes, reflections and outcomes Journal of Work-Applied Management Systems thinking Change Creativity Action research Reflection Soft systems methodology |
| title | Using action research for change in organizations: processes, reflections and outcomes |
| title_full | Using action research for change in organizations: processes, reflections and outcomes |
| title_fullStr | Using action research for change in organizations: processes, reflections and outcomes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Using action research for change in organizations: processes, reflections and outcomes |
| title_short | Using action research for change in organizations: processes, reflections and outcomes |
| title_sort | using action research for change in organizations processes reflections and outcomes |
| topic | Systems thinking Change Creativity Action research Reflection Soft systems methodology |
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