Distributed Leadership in Policy Formulation: A Sociomaterial Perspective

Oborn, Eivor; Barrett, Michael; Dawson, Sandra

doi:10.1177/0170840612473552

Cited by 68 publications

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“…However the use of the interview has the tendency to draw the analytic eye to attitudes and perceptions towards tools, technologies and various forms of matter. So, the analysis tends towards participant interpretations as opposed to specific moments of organizational action, with emphasis given to themes such as the disappropriation of the histories of place (de Vaujany and Vaast, 2014) and legitimacy and trust in leadership (Oborn et al 2013). …”

Section: The Problem Of Relevance For Studies Of Sociomaterialitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Video in Sociomaterial Investigations

Hindmarsh

Llewellyn

2016

Organizational Research Methods

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This paper considers the application of video-based research to address methodological challenges for organizational scholars concerned with the sociomaterial foundations to work practice. In particular the claim that 'all practices are always sociomaterial' raises a 'problem of relevance' -that is on what grounds can we select material to include in the analytic account when there is a vast array of material in each setting? Furthermore, how can we grasp the sociality of material objects that are often taken for granted and that drift in and out of view? We address these methodological questions drawing on ethnomethodology and conversation analysis, and by making use of video recordings of everyday work and organizing. We demonstrate the approach with data from two service settings and explore the analysis both of single cases and collections. To conclude, the paper considers the distinctive contributions that these video-based studies have for our understanding of sociomateriality and organizational practice more generally.

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Section: The Problem Of Relevance For Studies Of Sociomaterialitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Video in Sociomaterial Investigations

Hindmarsh

Llewellyn

2016

Organizational Research Methods

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“…Our approach follows an emerging stream of research in leadership studies on the role of people and objects/artefacts in distributed leadership (Spillane et al 2004;Bryson et al 2009;Oborn et al 2013;Mailhot et al 2016). Some scholars analyse how human agents employ objects (i.e., concepts, committees or technologies) to achieve outcomes through their leadership practice (Mailhot et al 2016).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Similarly, Bryson et al (2009: 200) identify artefacts or objects including strategy maps "that changed the minds of their producers and guided subsequent action across time and space" as influential actants in inter-organisational collaboration. In the context of public policy making, Oborn et al (2013) highlight that socio-material configurations of human agents and objects (such as data and communication technologies) can resolve conflicts and legitimise re-thinking of leadership outcomes. They too emphasise that "these materials are not passive mediators or neutral channels for leadership but are consequential".…”

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confidence: 99%

The Landscape of Leadership in Environmental Governance: a Case Study from Solomon Islands

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Sustainability science suggests a core set of factors that foster significant change in governance, with leaders and entrepreneurs often identified as the main instigators. Discussions of leadership in governance transformations often focus on key charismatic people; underplaying contestation and the complex landscape of leadership. We present an empirical study that uses a participatory network mapping approach to provide a broader examination of leadership in integrated conservation and development. We use the Coral Triangle Initiative in Solomon Islands as an example of potential transformation in environmental governance across multiple objectives. Our analysis shows that actants, other than key individuals, enact leadership. We illustrate that a different suite of actants are providing leadership for each of the three Coral Triangle Initiative objectives. Actants can enact leadership by positively and negatively influencing different goals to varying extents. Our study illustrates the potential of broader and more nuanced understandings of leadership in environmental governance.3

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“…using of two or more leaders and; coordinated versus fragmented [14] but the common theme between these is that DL emphasizes inclusivity; collectiveness and collaboration [15]. DL structures which align with the transformational perspective of leadership are common nowadays; and are even institutionalized in some cases.…”

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A Practical Framework for Implementing Distributed Leadership by Abu Dhabi Police

Chinyio¹

2017

J Civil Environ Eng

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Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) is as a major client in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ADP undertakes several capital projects every year; and uses two project managers (PMs) i.e., distributed leadership on their construction schemes. These dual PMs are chosen during the design stages of upcoming project schemes. A research did investigate the efficacy of this approach where 145 potential respondents were asked to complete a questionnaire survey and 90 (62%) responded. The data collected were analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics to reveal that more of the PMs perceived themselves to have more leadership than management characteristics. They also supported the use of distributed leadership which informed the development of a new practical framework for its implementation. This framework was validated with 10 top managers of ADP who supported its recommendation for adoption.

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Distributed Leadership in Policy Formulation: A Sociomaterial Perspective

Cited by 68 publications

References 75 publications

Video in Sociomaterial Investigations

Video in Sociomaterial Investigations

The Landscape of Leadership in Environmental Governance: a Case Study from Solomon Islands

A Practical Framework for Implementing Distributed Leadership by Abu Dhabi Police

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