Chris Garbett and Frank Baldwin
This paper is a case study methodology which was developed to investigate the overall information management within a local authority land and buildings department. Areas of…
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This paper is a case study methodology which was developed to investigate the overall information management within a local authority land and buildings department. Areas of concern are highlighted and consequences of inaction discussed. Alternatives and recommendations are provided with the aim of developing techniques for quantifying aspects of information management. The methodologies employed for functional analysis, the phases of the study, key deliverables and techniques for quantifying the costs and benefits of adopting an information management strategy are also discussed.
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Shows that investment in computers and IT can be a criticalinvestment decision, and that making the correct investment decision isas important as choosing company location or…
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Shows that investment in computers and IT can be a critical investment decision, and that making the correct investment decision is as important as choosing company location or selecting personnel. Outlines the evaluation process, discussing factors such as budgetary restraint, package versus bespoke solutions, leasing options, technological change, and investment appraisal.
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Examines the role of documentation in systems design and operation.Emphasizes the need for communication between user and programmer.Discusses the various documents employed…
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Examines the role of documentation in systems design and operation. Emphasizes the need for communication between user and programmer. Discusses the various documents employed. Looks at operational documentation, including User Manuals and on line text help. Counsels insistence on ensuring documentation is at the same revision level as the system.
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Frances Rust and Christopher M. Clark
This brief history of the International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching (ISATT) documents developments and trends during the decade 2013–2023. To situate recent ISATT…
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This brief history of the International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching (ISATT) documents developments and trends during the decade 2013–2023. To situate recent ISATT history, we begin with an overview of the association's first 30 years (1983–2012). The dominant theme of those early years was developing ISATT as a recognized and influential professional organization connecting researchers on teaching and teacher education from a growing list of nations and regions of the world. During the most recent decade, there has been a concerted effort toward broad internationalization through biennial conferences and regional meetings, and a growing network of national representatives from across the world. Also, the ISATT journal, Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, the journal, which began in 1995, has published hundreds of peer-reviewed articles written by more than 1000 authors and coauthors, contributing to a growing body of knowledge about teaching and teacher education in many cultures. In the last 20 years and especially in the past 10, the locations of ISATT meetings have become significantly more diverse, following a trend of greater internationalization compared with ISATT's European and North American beginnings. At the same time, the number of ISATT members remains stable and small thereby preserving a collegial and collaborative tone in our exchanges. In sum, ISATT's recent decade finds the association intellectually healthy, successful in managing the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, and enriched by the proliferation of multinational points of view and styles of research.
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This article provides a case study on the transformation programme undertaken by St Mary's NHS Trust on St Mary's Hospital. This programme developed a multidisciplinary leadership…
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This article provides a case study on the transformation programme undertaken by St Mary's NHS Trust on St Mary's Hospital. This programme developed a multidisciplinary leadership community and performance coaching culture to unlock staff potential under difficult operating constraints. Leaders from a range of multi‐professional groups were developed as coaches to support the transformation programme of St Mary's Hospital.In partnership with performance development consultancy Lane4, action learning groups and 360 degree feedback were used to create a more open culture where people felt they could air their opinions and suggest operational solutions. This caused a positive ripple effect throughout the hospital. Return on investment was demonstrated by cost savings and efficiency improvements, ultimately leading to better patient care.