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Collaborative academic/practitioner research in project management: Examples and applications

S�derlund, Jonas; Walker, Derek H.t.; Cicmil, Svetlana; Thomas, Janice; Anbari, Frank T.; Bredillet, Christophe

Authors

Jonas S�derlund

Derek H.t. Walker

Janice Thomas

Frank T. Anbari

Christophe Bredillet



Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a cost-benefit interpretation of academic-practitioner research by describing and analysing several recent relevant examples of academic-practitioner research with a focus on doctoral theses carried out at universities and business schools in clusters of research centred in North America, Australia and Europe. Design/methodology/approach – Using case study examples, a value proposition framework for undertaking collaborative research for higher degree level study is developed and presented. Findings – Value proposition benefits from this level of collaborative research can be summarised as enhancing competencies at the individual and organisational level as well as providing participating universities with high-quality candidates/students and opportunities for industry engagement. The project management (PM) professional bodies can also extend PM knowledge but they need to be prepared to provide active support. Practical implications – A model for better defining the value proposition of collaborative research from a range of stakeholder perspectives is offered that can be adapted for researchers and industry research sponsors. Originality/value – Few papers offer a value proposition framework for explaining collaborative research benefits. This paper addresses that need. © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Citation

Söderlund, J., Walker, D. H., Cicmil, S., Thomas, J., Anbari, F. T., & Bredillet, C. (2008). Collaborative academic/practitioner research in project management: Examples and applications. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, 1(2), 168-192. https://doi.org/10.1108/17538370810866313

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Apr 4, 2008
Journal International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
Print ISSN 1753-8378
Electronic ISSN 1753-8386
Publisher Emerald
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 1
Issue 2
Pages 168-192
DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/17538370810866313
Keywords knowledge transfer, management research, project management, research work
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1022633
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17538370810866313