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MSc by Research in Leading Learning and Change

MSc by Research in Leading Learning and Change. Sharon Jackson 10 th September 2007 revised 29 th October 2007. Research Issue.

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MSc by Research in Leading Learning and Change

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  1. MSc by Research inLeading Learning and Change Sharon Jackson 10th September 2007 revised 29th October 2007

  2. Research Issue • To investigate the question “ How can an organisation fully benefit from Corporate Responsibility (CR) and sustainability related executive development in terms of strategic organisational development?” • To be examined through the effect of CR related management learning interventions on a) the organisation b) the individual Entrance interview - Cranfield School of Management 10th September 2007

  3. The importance of this topic • The cost and impact of disconnect between raised expectations of executives related to CR principles which conflict with the prevailing organisation culture. • To inform the development of effective CR related interventions to contribute to organisation strategy and development. Entrance interview - Cranfield School of Management 10th September 2007

  4. Questions to address • What are the theoretical issues underpinning CR as a force for good in an OD context? • What is the definition of effective CR learning intervention in terms of strategic contribution to OD? • What is the current effectiveness of CR teaching in terms of contribution to OD? • What are the examples – good and bad? • What is the comparative cost and impact between good and bad examples? • What are the barriers and enablers of embedding CR management principles in an organisation? Entrance interview - Cranfield School of Management 10th September 2007

  5. What might be understood or known as a result • Understanding of how organisations, with an expressed will to embed CR principles, can accommodate and utilise CR related executive learning as a contribution to organisational development. • The value of CR related exec. dev. In congruence with organisation development. • The true cost of CR teaching programmes which are not conducive to the prevailing business culture. Entrance interview - Cranfield School of Management 10th September 2007

  6. Value of the Research • Carlton CSR and clients. • Cranfield Doughty Centre for CR Research. • Cranfield Centre for Customised Executive Development. • BITC, EABIS, CSR Europe and other similar bodies, think-tanks and opinion forming groups. • Businesses which are striving to embed CR principles in organisation strategy. Entrance interview - Cranfield School of Management 10th September 2007

  7. Thank you Questions?

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