Strategic flexibility analysis of HRD research and practice post COVID-19 pandemic

Yawson, Robert M.

doi:10.1080/13678868.2020.1779169

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“…Future research could also include a survey or experimental design that assesses the benefit social network knowledge has for students once they graduate and begin employment. Remote working was on the increase before COVID-19, and a post-COVID-19 scenario of fully established telecommuting society necessitates the re-orientation of social network research and practice (Yawson, 2020). "Organizations will have to determine new ways of building social capital and social networking and how to maintain cohesion without the benefit of informal coffee, lunch, or corridor chats" (Yawson, 2020, p. 410).…”

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Enhancing student understanding of networks using experiential learning

Paros

Taylor

Yawson

2020

OMJ

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an experiential learning exercise that develops student understanding of social networks within organizations. Understanding these networks can foster complete access to information and inclusive decision-making that translates into career success. Design/methodology/approach This experiential learning classroom exercise supports all student learning styles using a puzzle to teach students to apply social network theory toward real-world decision-making. This exercise is best used in small and medium-sized classrooms with ideally 15–40 students. This simulation could be used during 50 up through 120-min class sessions. Findings The game-like environment created by this exercise helps extend real-world understanding that may traditionally be lost with a lecture. Components within this simulation provide balanced consideration for many different learning styles. This exercise has been used successfully within a graduate-level leadership and decision-making course in at least ten sessions over 5 years. Practical implications This is a real-time theory to practice application exercise where an experiential activity is deployed for students to understand the practical implications and application of a theoretical concept. Social implications Organizations have internal social networks connecting employees. These connections are how information is dispersed and knowledge is shared. When these networks are understood and effectively used, it can result in more comprehensive problem-solving, valuable collaboration and the maximization of subject matter expertise within the organization. Originality/value This is a “how-to” teaching and pedagogical exercise. It is original with the benefit of its flexibility and adaptability in the classroom.

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Enhancing student understanding of networks using experiential learning

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Taylor

Yawson

2020

OMJ

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“…Another conclusion from our study relates to an increased importance of the internet generally and online education specifically, which are expected to remain so, even during post COVID‐19 times. This increased reliance on the internet has been termed as a major social change, where aspects like “working from home” and “online education” have been referred to remain significantly visible even when the pandemic ends (e.g., Teräs, Suoranta, Teräs, & Curcher, 2020; Yawson, 2020). However, these social changes are not without their problems, and concerns have been raised regarding the risk of increased inequality and loss of jobs.…”

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Prosocial skills development in children and social value creation during COVID‐19

2021

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Development of prosocial skills in children in their middle childhood and the role of computer games is analyzed in our case study based on an entrepreneurial venture (School of Gaming, Oulu). This venture was launched almost at the same time as the COVID‐19 pandemic hit the globe. It has operated successfully during COVID‐19, not only in Finland but also has expanded to Indonesia in this limited time period. It created social value by offering the children a possibility to be with their friends during the lockdown as well as develop skills like empathy, sharing, and trust. The case study further revealed that affordable pricing, the use of professional gaming instructors and adaptation played an important role in organizational success during this tough time period.

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“…As the pandemic accelerates the changing nature of work and brings a host of social and economic consequences for individuals and organizations, HRD practitioners must be willing to “detour” from the status quo (Eichberg, 2009, p. 216). As Yawson (2020) notes, “the uncertainty that is associated with post-COVID-19 future requires strategic flexibility, the ability to change strategies, and become more adaptable” (p. 408). So-called best practices that may have brought about their desired outcomes pre-pandemic will likely require HRD practitioners and leaders to reimagine policies, practices, and purposes.…”

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Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost: Critically Reflective Research for a New HRD Landscape

Crocco

Grenier

2020

Advances in Developing Human Resources

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The Problem The pandemic and subsequent changes to norms and practices in the workplace mean that for many, existing meaning-making structures are challenged and the limits of existing ways of knowing are revealed. The problem for HRD scholars and practitioners is that dominant approaches to research are largely insufficient for understanding individuals’ meaning making in response to the pandemic. The Recommendations Two critically reflexive method/ologies are presented and overlaid with Constructive-Developmental Theory (CDT) to offer not only a means of capturing data about individuals’ experiences during/post-pandemic but for interpreting the data with an understanding of the mental complexities associated with capturing an emic perspective. The Stakeholders Stakeholders include HRD scholars and practitioners who conduct research in organizations.

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Strategic flexibility analysis of HRD research and practice post COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 95 publications

References 21 publications

Enhancing student understanding of networks using experiential learning

Enhancing student understanding of networks using experiential learning

Prosocial skills development in children and social value creation during COVID‐19

Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost: Critically Reflective Research for a New HRD Landscape

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