Download or read book Determining the Effects of Facilitated Collaboration on Construction Team Performance and Project Outcomes written by Hector Velez and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The construction industry has shown considerable interest in collaborative approaches such as integrated project delivery (Kent & Becerik-Gerber, 2010) as well as team-building, relational delivery methods, and their potential benefits. There are also guidelines and implementation plans that focus on particular delivery methods and contracts. However, the exact tools and procedures used to develop effective teams and produce superior outcomes can vary drastically from one project to another due to unique constraints. Additionally, once a project team successfully delivers a collaboratively-driven project, it is impossible to know whether the same results could have been attained without those efforts. Lastly, many studies have extensively compared traditional and collaborative teams, but few have limited their comparisons to a single owner or institution. Thus, to understand how such efforts impact project and team performance within a specific sample group, this research sought to aggregate the collaborative efforts and results from multiple projects with a single owner. The extent of the collaboration and teamwork in these projects, along with their successes and failures, were measured against a traditionally-delivered project with the same owner and general circumstances.

Download or read book Enhancing the Effectiveness of Team Science written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The past half-century has witnessed a dramatic increase in the scale and complexity of scientific research. The growing scale of science has been accompanied by a shift toward collaborative research, referred to as "team science." Scientific research is increasingly conducted by small teams and larger groups rather than individual investigators, but the challenges of collaboration can slow these teams' progress in achieving their scientific goals. How does a team-based approach work, and how can universities and research institutions support teams? Enhancing the Effectiveness of Team Science synthesizes and integrates the available research to provide guidance on assembling the science team; leadership, education and professional development for science teams and groups. It also examines institutional and organizational structures and policies to support science teams and identifies areas where further research is needed to help science teams and groups achieve their scientific and translational goals. This report offers major public policy recommendations for science research agencies and policymakers, as well as recommendations for individual scientists, disciplinary associations, and research universities. Enhancing the Effectiveness of Team Science will be of interest to university research administrators, team science leaders, science faculty, and graduate and postdoctoral students.

Download or read book CONVR 2023 Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality written by Pietro Capone and published by Firenze University Press. This book was released on with total page 1279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within the overarching theme of “Managing the Digital Transformation of Construction Industry” the 23rd International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality (CONVR 2023) presented 123 high-quality contributions on the topics of: Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Simulation and Automation, Computer Vision, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Linked Data, Semantic Web, Blockchain, Digital Twins, Health & Safety and Construction site management, Green buildings, Occupant-centric design and operation, Internet of Everything. The editors trust that this publication can stimulate and inspire academics, scholars and industry experts in the field, driving innovation, growth and global collaboration among researchers and stakeholders.

Download or read book A Performance Management Methodology for Collaborative Design and Construction Project Teams written by Wendy Xiaowei Li and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Economists have correlated astounding performance (i.e., productivity) differences among thousands of firms in the global manufacturing industry. They find that better management practices correlate with better performance. However, no such structural link is known in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. Project teams generally do not have an explicit performance management method, a culture of frequent and systematic performance tracking, or sufficient data to enable statistical analysis. Current AEC practice includes ad-hoc tracking and judgment-based evaluation, which limit the delivery of increasingly complex projects with high predictability of performance outcomes. My research goal was to determine any extent to which, for collaborative AEC project teams, there is a similar correlation as in manufacturing between management method and at least one measure of project performance, i.e., client satisfaction. This work contributes a theory of Metric-Based Performance Feedback Methodology (called MetPerforma) to the AEC literature. MetPerforma helps teams to develop candidate metrics, frequently track and report performance on shared feedback dashboards to enable transparent and social feedback, and statistically analyze metric relationships to understand how to attain more predictable outcomes. In addition to client satisfaction, MetPerforma includes project performance metrics pertaining to areas of project quality, cost, schedule, organizational effectiveness and client (i.e., building owner or owner's representative) satisfaction, all critical to project success of collaborative teams. I tested MetPerforma using quasi-experimental time-series interventions on five longitudinal case studies with two clients: one in healthcare and the other in theme park development. I posited three general criteria for an effective methodology: (1) use is sustained by project teams, (2) use improves predictability of client satisfaction (measured by client satisfaction volatility), and (3) use enables descriptive statistics to provide valuable insights to project teams. Empirically, MetPerforma intervention on the case study projects addressed these three criteria respectively: (1) it resulted in three years of weekly quantitative and social feedback across five project teams, (2) it reduced client satisfaction volatility across five projects, and (3) it enabled detection of various robust metric-to-metric relationships. I interpret these test findings as evidence of power in the domain of collaborative design and construction projects given the MetPerforma results from five projects over a period of six (6) to twelve (12) months of implementation. MetPerforma is theoretically novel because it further elaborates management theory researched by economists (i.e., MetPerforma, as an explicit method, has more specificity than the definition of 'good' performance management practice), was effectively tested in a different empirical setting (i.e., longitudinally tested by five collaborative AEC project teams versus manufacturing firms), and validated at a different level of analysis (i.e., identification of predictors of outcome versus simply higher outcome). I claim evidence of generality given that MetPerforma results were replicated across five projects with characteristic heterogeneity (i.e., project delivery type, client team, project phase, team composition). Practically, this research shows that application of the theory of MetPerforma enables teams to tactically manage project performance to achieve continuous improvement and ultimately improve project performance outcomes. MetPerforma contributes to performance management theory in the domain of collaborative design and construction projects. This research calls for further exploration in the causal relationships between metrics and between metrics and project management practices and for automation and integration with existing project management tools.

Download or read book Strategies for Team Science Success written by Kara L. Hall and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-13 with total page 633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collaborations that integrate diverse perspectives are critical to addressing many of our complex scientific and societal problems. Yet those engaged in cross-disciplinary team science often face institutional barriers and collaborative challenges. Strategies for Team Science Success offers readers a comprehensive set of actionable strategies for reducing barriers and overcoming challenges and includes practical guidance for how to implement effective team science practices. More than 100 experts--including scientists, administrators, and funders from a wide range of disciplines and professions-- explain evidence-based principles, highlight state-of the-art strategies, tools, and resources, and share first-person accounts of how they’ve applied them in their own successful team science initiatives. While many examples draw from cross-disciplinary team science initiatives in the health domain, the handbook is designed to be useful across all areas of science. Strategies for Team Science Success will inspire and enable readers to embrace cross-disciplinary team science, by articulating its value for accelerating scientific progress, and by providing practical strategies for success. Scientists, administrators, funders, and others engaged in team science will also leave equipped to develop new policies and practices needed to keep pace in our rapidly changing scientific landscape. Scholars across the Science of Team Science (SciTS), management, organizational, behavioral and social sciences, public health, philosophy, and information technology, among other areas of scholarship, will find inspiration for new research directions to continue advancing cross-disciplinary team science.

Download or read book Collaborative Working in Construction written by Dino Bouchlaghem and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-06-25 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complications arising from poor collaboration are the source of a variety of the construction industry's biggest problems. It is now widely recognized that an effective collaboration strategy based on the implementation of information systems and careful consideration of the wider organizational issues is key to delivering construction projects successfully. Against a backdrop of rapidly developing communication techologies, and continuing efforts to improve working practices, this book provides clear explanations of how to successfully devise and implement a collaboration strategy. The concepts introduced include: collaborative working as a holistic concept in construction a new framework on how to plan and implement effective collaboration change management approaches for introducing collaborative working systems, and implementing new technologies in construction projects. Examinations of emerging technologies like mobile and wireless are combined with overviews of relevant management theories, and industry case studies, to provide a comprehensive guide suitable for both practitioners and students. Underpinned by research carried out by leading academics in co-operation with practitioners using the latest technologies, this is the most up-to-date and relevant guide to this crucial subject available. This is essential reading for all practioners and serious students of management in the built environment.

Download or read book Managing Collaborative R D Projects written by Gabriela Fernandes and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collaboration among industry, universities and research institutes plays a vital role in stimulating open innovation, which in turn leads to new products, processes, services and business models. This book brings together a number of real-life examples of how to govern and manage open innovation collaboration projects more effectively, and provides timely insights that project consortia, governance boards and funding agencies can directly apply to implement and monitor projects and achieve greater impacts. All papers were written by recognized leading authorities with extensive experience in governance and management, and reveal how to capitalize on the potential of open innovation. This book shares multidisciplinary research perspectives on the potential benefits and challenges of collaboration, project management, and open innovation, as well as the management of complex organizational cultures and governance models.

Download or read book Impact of Team Goal Setting on Collaborative Innovation Performance in Chinese Construction Projects written by Na Zhao and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improving collaborative innovation performance is essential. A significant challenge is how to effectively promote teams with notable differences to work towards innovation goals. Therefore, this study selected team goal setting, cognitive psychology and communication behaviors to investigate their effects on collaborative innovation performance located at the team level of construction projects. The results showed that team goal setting has a positive effect on collaborative innovation performance, cognitive psychology and communication behaviors mediate the effect of team goal setting on collaborative innovation performance and cognitive psychology has a positive effect on communication behaviors.

Download or read book Advances in Informatics and Computing in Civil and Construction Engineering written by Ivan Mutis and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-10-08 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This proceedings volume chronicles the papers presented at the 35th CIB W78 2018 Conference: IT in Design, Construction, and Management, held in Chicago, IL, USA, in October 2018. The theme of the conference focused on fostering, encouraging, and promoting research and development in the application of integrated information technology (IT) throughout the life-cycle of the design, construction, and occupancy of buildings and related facilities. The CIB – International Council for Research and Innovation in Building Construction – was established in 1953 as an association whose objectives were to stimulate and facilitate international cooperation and information exchange between governmental research institutes in the building and construction sector, with an emphasis on those institutes engaged in technical fields of research. The conference brought together more than 200 scholars from 40 countries, who presented the innovative concepts and methods featured in this collection of papers.

Download or read book Work Engagement written by Arnold B. Bakker and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2010-04-05 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides the most thorough view available on this new and intriguing dimension of workplace psychology, which is the basis of fulfilling, productive work. The book begins by defining work engagement, which has been described as ‘an opposite to burnout,’ following its development into a more complex concept with far reaching implications for work-life. The chapters discuss the sources of work engagement, emphasizing the importance of leadership, organizational structures, and human resource management as factors that may operate to either enhance or inhibit employee’s experience of work. The book considers the implications of work engagement for both the individual employee and the organization as a whole. To address readers’ practical questions, the book provides in-depth coverage of interventions that can enhance employees’ work engagement and improve management techniques. Based upon the most up-to-date research by the foremost experts in the world, this volume brings together the best knowledge available on work engagement, and will be of great use to academic researchers, upper level students of work and organizational psychology as well as management consultants.

Download or read book Collaboration and Integration in Construction Engineering Management and Technology written by Syed M. Ahmed and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-12-21 with total page 651 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gathers papers presented at the 11th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, held in London in 2019. Bringing together a diverse group of government agencies, academics, professionals, and students, the book addresses issues related to construction safety, innovative technologies, lean and sustainable construction, international construction, improving quality and productivity, and innovative materials in the construction industry. In addition, it highlights international collaborations between various disciplines in the areas of construction, engineering, management, and technology. The book demonstrates that, as the industry moves forward in an ever-complex global economy, multi-national collaboration is crucial, and its future growth will undoubtedly depend on international teamwork and alliances.

Download or read book Innovative Aspirations written by Yeasin Ahmed Mahin and published by Ocleno. This book was released on 2024-06-19 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world driven by relentless innovation, the pursuit of progress must be tempered with ethical responsibility. 'Innovate with Integrity' explores the dynamic intersection of aspiration and ethics, offering a comprehensive guide for organizations navigating the complexities of innovation. From fostering a culture of creativity to integrating ethical frameworks into strategic agility, this book delves into crucial topics such as privacy, fairness, and sustainability. Through insightful case studies and practical strategies, it equips leaders with the tools to innovate responsibly, uphold integrity, and create lasting value in an ever-evolving landscape. Discover how to aspire to innovate with integrity and shape a future where innovation and ethics harmoniously drive success.

Download or read book ECKM2014 Proceedings of the 15th European conference on Knowledge Management written by Carla Vivas and published by Academic Conferences and Publishing International. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world economy in which we are living poses challenges that lead to a realization that 'more of the same' will be difficult to sustain. This provides an illustration that, in order to create new or modified knowledge practices, strengthen customer relationships and thus positively influence customer satisfaction, organizations must be flexible in configuring (combining) knowledge and knowledge structures in a way that is appropriate for delivering value to the customer. It must simultaneously develop effective strategies for updating the knowledge of its staff members necessary for underpinning the creation and delivery of appropriate knowledge services. Thus, unlearning (forgetting) becomes a critical means for organizational success. The ECKM community of scholars has already initiated dialogue that links its particular strengths to innovation issues. This conference aims to further that dialogue by attracting leading edge work that leverages the ECKM community's in-depth understanding of learning and unlearning to better understand knowledge management. Our aim is to stimulate breakthrough research streams linking learning, unlearning and knowledge management. How can organizations tailor, use, and extend techniques and tools from knowledge management for improving their business practices and processes? Building upon existing work on knowledge management (KM) and organizational learning, the conference will promote interdisciplinary approaches from computer science and information systems, business, management and organization science as well as cognitive science. Emphasis will be put on systematic learning from experience, KM tools and KM success factors. A special interest belongs to knowledge management initiatives which are lightweight (i.e., do not place considerable additional burden on users and KM experts), allow an incremental adoption (i.e., do not require large up-front investment before any return of investment is at least visible), and are flexible regarding frequent changes in experts and topics. Continuing the success of the ECKM conference series since 2000, the 2015 conference will provide an international communication forum bringing together academia and industry for discussing the progress made and addressing the challenges faced by continuous learning in knowledge-intensive organizations.

Download or read book Strategic ICT Planning in Pathology written by Markus Belkin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-08-24 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is little doubt that information technology is a major force in transforming healthcare systems: physicians need to have considerable patient data at hand, even if diagnosis and treatment are relatively straightforward. But data are only as useful as ICT—information communication technology—systems make them. Inefficient handling of data can quickly lead to chaos, and possibly to fatalities. Strategic ICT Planning in Pathology illuminates these problems, as well as their potential solutions, based on a unique body of research from Australia. Focusing on core strategic factors such as laboratory information systems capability and effectiveness, business-IT alignment, strategic spending, research and education, and end-user involvement, the book explains why pathology labs lag behind other hospital departments. Survey and focus group findings pinpoint the importance of Strategic Information System Planning (SISP), and its relationship to quality service delivery and an improved bottom line [ok?]. Among the topics covered: Approaches to SISP and IS effectiveness measurement. The OpenLabs project and pathology practice. Development of a framework for SISP. Focus groups: the view from the hospital laboratory, the private pathology lab, and the experts. Key findings and their implications for strategy, planning, and business outcomes. Future research directions, including reverse SISP. Strategic ICT Planning in Pathology is a go-to resource for healthcare administrators and researchers in healthcare management, health policy, and health services research interested in troubleshooting systems, conducting surveys on IS, or better understanding how quality ICT works.

Download or read book Management Consulting written by International Labour Office and published by International Labour Organization. This book was released on 2002 with total page 936 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New topics covered in this edition include: e-business consulting; consulting in knowledge management; total quality management; corporate governance; social role and responsibility of business; company transformation and renewal; and public administration.

Download or read book Beyond Collaboration Overload written by Rob Cross and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named the Best Management Book of 2021 by strategy+business Named one of "this month's top titles" in the Financial Times in September 2021 Named to the longlist for the 2021 Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award in the Management & Culture category A plan for conquering collaborative overload to drive performance and innovation, reduce burnout, and enhance well-being. Most organizations have created always-on work contexts that are burning people out and hurting performance rather than delivering productivity, innovation and engagement. Collaborative work consumes 85% of employees' time and is drifting earlier into the morning, later into the night, and deeper into the weekend. The dilemma is that we all need to collaborate more to create effective organizations and vibrant careers for ourselves. But conventional wisdom on teamwork and collaboration has created too much of the wrong kind of collaboration, which hurts our performance, health and overall well-being. In Beyond Collaboration Overload, Babson professor Rob Cross solves this paradox by showing how top performers who thrive at work collaborate in a more purposeful way that makes them 18-24% more efficient than their peers. Good collaborators are distinguished by the efficiency and intentionality of their collaboration—not the size of their network or the length of their workday. Through landmark research with more than 300 organizations, in-depth stories, and tools, Beyond Collaboration Overload will coach you to reclaim close to a day a week when you: Identify and challenge beliefs that lead you to collaborate too quickly Impose structure in your work to prevent unproductive collaboration Alter behaviors to create more efficient collaboration It then outlines how successful people invest this reclaimed time to: Cultivate a broad network—not a big one—for innovation and scale Energize others—a strong predictor of high performance Connect with others to reduce micro-stressors and enhance physical and mental well-being Cross' framework provides relief from the definitive problem of our age—dysfunctional collaboration at the expense of our performance, health and overall well-being.

Download or read book Employee Engagement Insights written by Mansoor Muallim and published by M M Info Care. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chapter 1: Understanding Employee Engagement Jammy: Hello, Canny! I'm excited to have this candid conversation with you about employee engagement. It's a crucial topic that can truly make a difference to any organization's success. Canny: Hi, Jammy! I'm eager to learn more about employee engagement. I've heard it's essential for keeping employees happy and motivated at work. Jammy: Absolutely, Canny. Employee engagement refers to the emotional connection employees have with their work and the organization they work for. It's more than just job satisfaction; it's about how committed and passionate employees are towards their roles and the company's goals. Canny: That sounds important. But what drives employee engagement? Jammy: Great question, Canny. Several factors contribute to employee engagement. Firstly, supportive leadership plays a crucial role. When leaders communicate effectively, show appreciation, and involve employees in decision-making, it fosters a positive work environment. Canny: I see. So, a positive work environment is essential. What else? Jammy: You're right, Canny. Another critical factor is employee development. When employees feel that their skills are valued and they have opportunities for growth, they become more engaged. Also, recognition and feedback go a long way in boosting engagement. Canny: I can understand that. But how can organizations measure employee engagement? Jammy: Good question! Employee engagement can be measured through surveys and feedback mechanisms. These tools help organizations understand how employees feel about their work, their level of satisfaction, and areas that need improvement. Canny: That's interesting. And what are the benefits of having highly engaged employees? Jammy: There are numerous benefits, Canny. Engaged employees tend to be more productive, innovative, and less likely to leave the company. They also contribute to a positive company culture and improved customer satisfaction. Canny: That's impressive! How can organizations improve employee engagement? Jammy: There are various strategies, Canny. Communication is key, and leaders should ensure transparency in their interactions. Providing opportunities for skill development and recognizing employees' efforts can have a significant impact too. Canny: I can see how these steps can make a difference. But what about challenges in maintaining employee engagement? Jammy: Excellent point, Canny. Challenges may arise due to factors like poor communication, lack of recognition, or unclear goals. Feedback on these issues promptly and continuously seeking feedback can help overcome these challenges. Canny: Thanks for clarifying that. I'm curious; does employee engagement differ across different industries or company sizes? Jammy: Yes, it does, Canny. Employee engagement can vary based on industry, company culture, and organizational structure. However, the fundamental principles of fostering engagement remain applicable across all types of organizations. Canny: This has been so insightful, Jammy. I'm grateful for all these valuable insights about employee engagement. Jammy: You're welcome, Canny. Remember, employee engagement is an ongoing process, and organizations should continuously invest in creating a positive work environment to keep their employees engaged and motivated. Key Takeaways: Employee engagement is about the emotional connection employees have with their work and the organization. Supportive leadership, employee development, recognition, and feedback are essential factors in driving employee engagement. Measuring employee engagement through surveys and feedback helps identify areas for improvement. Highly engaged employees lead to increased productivity, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Organizations can improve employee engagement through effective communication, recognition, and growth opportunities. Challenges in employee engagement can be overcome by addressing issues and seeking continuous feedback. While engagement may vary across industries, the principles of fostering engagement apply universally.