Evolving to Address Global Climate Change and the Scale of Public Interactions

Inglis, Jan

doi:10.1080/02604020802303747

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“…Managers and consultants at later stages focus on cultural change as the leader's task (Weathersby, 1993), manage to create transformative changes (Torbert and Rooke, 1998) and were regarded as more competent in leading organizational change initiatives (Bushe and Gibbs, 1990). Similar patterns have been identified in sustainability projects, where those most interested in performing transformational changes are those with later action logics, who also have the capacities to see all systems (environment, social and economic) that need to be integrated (Baron and Cayer, 2011;Boiral et al, 2014;Boiral et al, 2009;Brown, 2011;Inglis, 2008;McEwen and Schmidt, 2007). There is mixed support for the proposition that later action logics creates leadership effectiveness (McCauley et al, 2006), which could be explained by complex human beings and all persons having strengths and weaknesses in unique combinations (Herdman-Barker, 2016).…”

Section: More Complex Frames Facilitate Transformative Changementioning

confidence: 65%

Applying adult development theories to improvement science

Kjellström

Andersson

2017

IJHCQA

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Structured Abstract:Purpose: This article addresses how adult development theories can contribute to quality improvement. Design/Methodology/Approach: A theoretical analysis and discussion on how personal development empirical findings can relate to quality improvement (QI) and Deming's four improvement knowledge domains. Findings: Adult development research shows that professionals have qualitatively diverse ways of meaning-making and ways to approach possibilities in improvement efforts. Therefore, professionals with more complex meaning-making capacities are needed to create successful transformational changes and learning, with the recognition that system knowledge is a developmental capacity. Research and practical implications:In QI and improvement science (IS) there is an assumption that professionals have the skills and competence needed for improvement efforts, but adult development theories show that this is not always the case, which suggests a need for facilitating improvement initiatives, so that everyone can contribute based on their capacity. Originality/value: This study illustrates that some competences in QI efforts are a developmental challenge to professionals, and should be considered in practice and research.Keywords: Quality improvement; Change management; Leadership; Quality healthcare; Continuing professional development. (IoM, 2001). Improvement science (IS) is an emerging research field, which tries to build knowledge on how to change for the better and create quality improvement (QI) in health and welfare organizations. We recognize that IS needs to be supplemented and supported by knowledge from other natural and social sciences (Bergman et al., 2015). We address what IS can learn and gain from adult development studies, a research area that analyses people`s sequential evolution through life. Adult development and IS research areas, therefore, address change and development. Article classification: Conceptual Received

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Section: More Complex Frames Facilitate Transformative Changementioning

confidence: 65%

Applying adult development theories to improvement science

Kjellström

Andersson

2017

IJHCQA

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“…In general, complex issues require complex responses. From our view, it is important that processes be designed to scaffold interactions that are more likely to match the complexity of the issues and that allow participants to bring their best selves forward in order to address these issues (Inglis 2007(Inglis , 2008Jordan 2014;Ross 2009).…”

Section: Participative Methods Facilitation and Action Researchmentioning

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Constructive Scaffolding or a Procrustean Bed? Exploring the Influence of a Facilitated, Structured Group Process in a Climate Action Group

Andersson

Ringnér

Inglis³

2017

Syst Pract Action Res

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In this paper we present a case of a structured, facilitated group process with a climate action group engaged in a local Transition initiative. We explore how the interacting contexts between action researchers and the group acted as a constraint for the trajectory of the group process, by looking at the mismatches between the group's and the researchers' purposes and differences in expectations about methods of engagement. A methodological framework was used for evaluating the outcomes. The primary aim of this article was to investigate and point out dynamics that may be a hindrance to the effectiveness of a facilitated local climate initiative, with the view to inform facilitation practices and improve future action research processes.

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“…The people most interested in performing transformational changes are those with later action logics. These also have the capacity to see all systems (environment, social, and economic) that need to be integrated in such efforts (Baron & Cayer, 2011;Boiral, Baron, & Gunnlaugson, 2014;Boiral, Cayer, & Baron, 2009;Brown, 2011Brown, , 2012Inglis, 2008;McEwen & Schmidt, 2007).…”

Section: The Mismatch In Adult Lifementioning

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Adult development as a lens: Applications of adult development theories in research.

Kjellström

Stålne

2017

Behavioral Development Bulletin

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Adult development (AD) theories have a great potential for use in providing perspective and create new understanding of societal problems and challenges. The use of AD as a lens provides insights into people’s qualitative, different ways of thinking, talking, and acting. The theories are used by researchers and practitioners with various backgrounds in several different scientific domains. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of different approaches on how theories of AD are applied in research, with a focus on the potential of using it and how to eliminate the possibility of reproducing existing knowledge. The results consist of six approaches of how AD is currently presented and used in research: introductory work, creating and refining stages, making comparisons with established models, tracing the dynamics of promoting development, analysis of mismatches in adult life, and societal and organizational development. There are several promising avenues for future research by using a combination of these approaches as a way forward to promote the development of this scientific field.

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Evolving to Address Global Climate Change and the Scale of Public Interactions

Cited by 5 publications

References 2 publications

Applying adult development theories to improvement science

Applying adult development theories to improvement science

Constructive Scaffolding or a Procrustean Bed? Exploring the Influence of a Facilitated, Structured Group Process in a Climate Action Group

Adult development as a lens: Applications of adult development theories in research.

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