The researcher as change agent
RIS ID
92897
Abstract
This paper examines the challenges facing researchers working on projects with industry. There has been considerable previous investigation into the need for academic research to have more impact, particularly for industry. Community action research (CAR) examines how practitioners, consultants, and researchers can work together to create new knowledge. However, research has shown that CAR is difficult due to fragmentation within the knowledge creating system. This paper examines how fragmentation can occur from the experience of a researcher working on a large-scale longitudinal change project over three and a half years. The results identify ten lessons learned and five recommendations for improving the capacity of researchers to have impact as change agents within a CAR group.
Grant Number
ARC/LP0776729
Publication Details
Massingham, P. (2014). The researcher as change agent. Systemic Practice and Action Research, 27 (5), 417-448.