Jonas S�derlund
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
Derek H.t. Walker
Asc Professor Svetlana Cicmil Svetlana.Cicmil@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Lecturer - CBAL - BAM - UBAM0001
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 |
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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 |
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