Weatherhead, M; Main, K and Devitt, R (2001) Leaders share knowledge. In: Akintoye, A (ed.) Proceedings of 17th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2001, Salford, UK.
Abstract
The paper will report on the recent DETR Partners in Innovation project that codified and disseminated the learning from the first Construction Pathfinder. John Mowlem & Company, TEN Surveyors' Video Channel, Construction Best Practice Programme, and the Centre for Tomorrow's Company were the sponsors. By using the Tomorrow's Company Inclusive Approach as a guide, this project enabled construction industry companies to develop their internal strategic and management capabilities so as to achieve sustained profitability. This approach emphasizes the importance of leadership and understanding the company's purpose and values, developing a strategic vision, strengthening stakeholder relationships and developing a success model with key business performance indicators. The companies in the Construction Pathfinder assisted each other by hosting workshops in which they shared with their guests their own experiences in developing innovative and practical toolkits. The paper will discuss the processes involved in facilitating the sharing of knowledge, its value to the construction industry and the toolkits that have been shared through the process. Mention will also be made of the Harvard style business case study and teaching notes prepared by Cranfield University School of Management.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | knowledge transfer; learning-sets; stakeholders |
| Index terms: | toolkit, construction industry, business case, best practice, knowledge transfer, profitability, business performance, strengthening, programme, workshop |
| Subjects: | research dissemination and communication, construction type, business, strategic project management, economic analysis, performance measurement, structural engineering, software systems, project controls, industry analysis |
| Topics: | Time Control, Quality Management, Digital Applications, Construction Technology, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Project Management, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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