Davey, C L; Powell, J A; Powell, J E and Cooper, I (2002) Action learning in a medium-sized construction company. Building Research & Information, 30(1), pp. 5-15. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
The role of action learning in promoting innovation and culture change is investigated within one medium-sized construction company. This case study was an exemplary part of a larger study to encourage small and medium-sized construction enterprises to engage in lifelong learning and implement good practice. Feedback from participants in this case study suggests that action learning can generate a motivated, committed and innovative management team, as well as better site management and leadership. Middle managers from different divisions in the company believe that action learning has given them a vital sense of involvement in the corporate development of the firm and a sense of empowerment in relation to senior management.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | action learning; business process change; culture change; feedback; innovation; learning; learning organizations; management; SMEs |
| Index terms: | site management, case study, action learning, lifelong learning, manager, empowerment, construction company, process change, good practice |
| Subjects: | performance measurement, management, professional development, curriculum design, construction operations, organization, data collection methods, practitioner |
| Topics: | Education, Site Management, Quality Management, Human Resources, Roles and Professions, Business Strategy, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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