Collaborative academic/practitioner research in project management: Examples and applications

S�derlund, Jonas; Walker, Derek H.t.; Cicmil, Svetlana; Thomas, Janice; Anbari, Frank T.; Bredillet, Christophe

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a cost-benefit interpretation of academic-practitioner research by describing and analysing several recent relevant examples of academic-practitioner research with a focus on doctoral theses carried out at universities and business schools in clusters of research centred in North America, Australia and Europe. Design/methodology/approach – Using case study examples, a value proposition framework for undertaking collaborative research for higher degree level study is developed and presented. Findings – Value proposition benefits from this level of collaborative research can be summarised as enhancing competencies at the individual and organisational level as well as providing participating universities with high-quality candidates/students and opportunities for industry engagement. The project management (PM) professional bodies can also extend PM knowledge but they need to be prepared to provide active support. Practical implications – A model for better defining the value proposition of collaborative research from a range of stakeholder perspectives is offered that can be adapted for researchers and industry research sponsors. Originality/value – Few papers offer a value proposition framework for explaining collaborative research benefits. This paper addresses that need. © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Apr 4, 2008
• Journal: International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
• Print ISSN: 1753-8378
• Electronic ISSN: 1753-8386
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 1
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 168-192
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/17538370810866313
• Keywords: knowledge transfer, management research, project management, research work
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1022633
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17538370810866313