Using Action Research in Practice: Project and Knowledge Management Studies

Authors

  • Stephen Mark Duffield University of Southern Queensland

Keywords:

Action research, Mixed methods, Knowledge management, Project management, Lessons learned

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to describe a direct and personal account of the issues and challenges that occurred in three action research projects that were part of a doctoral research programme. The action research cases were carried out in various government organisations and were researching the application of a Systemic Lessons Learned Knowledge (Syllk) conceptual model. The focus of the paper is on the general methodological issues and problems of action research. The author hopes that readers will benefit from the direct and transparent account of the practical problems encountered in the studies.

Author Biography

Stephen Mark Duffield, University of Southern Queensland

Stephen is a University of Southern Queensland Confirmed PhD Candidate and has a research interest in organisational knowledge and lessons learned. Stephen has 35 years experience with both public and private sector organisations with a major focus on program management, governance, risk and safety management.

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Published

27-06-2017

How to Cite

Duffield, S. M. (2017). Using Action Research in Practice: Project and Knowledge Management Studies. Action Learning and Action Research Journal, 23(1), 77–124. Retrieved from https://alarj.alarassociation.org/index.php/alarj/article/view/179

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2017): ALARj Volume 23 No 1 June 2017

Section

Articles

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