Action research in business and management: A reflective review
In the context of business and management, action research operates in the realm of strategies, practical tasks, and structured hierarchical organizational systems in diverse industries and across multiple business functions and disciplines. This article reflects on action research in generating actionable knowledge in this particular domain and shares the authors’ perspective on future developments. The […]
Read More...Why action needs compassion: Creating space for experiences of powerlessness and suffering in participatory action research
Participatory action research is often informed by strength-based approaches such as appreciative inquiry. However, when social change and collective action appear to be difficult, feelings of powerlessness and suffering can arise. There is an ongoing debate on the place and importance of these so-called negative emotions within strength-based approaches. In a participatory action research project […]
Read More...A charge to educational action researchers
We conceive of education broadly and see it occurring in a diverse set of places and spaces, in classrooms and communities. We want to challenge our educational researcher colleagues to leverage the power of action research to better effect change within their schools and communities. We will point to constructive steps for this new way […]
Read More...Knowledge mobilization: Stepping into interdependent and relational space using co-creation
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in using co-creation approaches, with academics and partners working together to create research and interventions to achieve impact. Action research typically starts with the question ‘how can we improve this situation?’ and then co-creates knowledge with and not on or for people. This approach contrasts with conventional approaches in which […]
Read More...Action methods for faster transformation: Relationality in action
You think because you understand “1” you must understand “2” because “1” and “1” make “2.” But you must also understand “and.” —Sufi saying, recounted by Meadows (1982). Who’d have thought that in the early part of 2020 we’d see international transports shut down, educational establishments shuttered and those who could being moved to work and […]
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