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Exploring the impact of an inclusive learning community on teaching and learning within a postsecondary diploma program at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
(2021-10-21)This action-oriented research inquiry explored how might an inclusive learning community cocreate guidelines to support teaching and learning excellence in the Business Administration Diploma program at the Southern Alberta ... -
Student-centred services : designing a first-year experience integrated framework for Royal Roads University’s challenge-based learning program
(2021-09-30)This qualitative inquiry contributes to an exciting development in the postsecondary education sector for the South Vancouver Island region of British Columbia, Canada. As the West Shore grows, Royal Roads University (RRU) ... -
Designing leadership practice
(2021-09-15)The purpose of this action-oriented inquiry was to explore personal leadership practice and team learning among health care leaders, applications of design thinking as a framework for ongoing leadership development, and ... -
Engaging language to build capacity for dialogue around diversity and inclusion A qualitative research project in partnership with Manning Elliott LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants and Tammy Towill, FCPA, FCMA
(2021-09-13)The research question guiding this work was how Manning Elliott LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants (ME) might engage the nature of language and our definitions and values associated with certain words to build capacity ... -
Local government - enhancing the relationships between CAO and council
(2021-09-10)This study attempted to understand the critical relationship between the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and municipal council, and further how it affects stakeholders. A review was made of the literature on local ... -
Leading in the middle : towards thriving middle leadership in BC independent schools
(2021-09-10)This action research inquiry, undertaken in partnership with the Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC), was guided by the question: How might the ISABC’s Team Leadership Program support the leadership ... -
A commitment to embodying joy in the service of social justice : embodied leadership when exploring difference
(2021-09-10)This thesis explored the question, “How might I, a first-generation white Canadian settler of British and Irish ancestry, navigate difference through reflexive and embodied practices to more intentionally lead with joy ... -
Developing front-line maintenance leaders at BC Transit
(2021-08-27)Front-line maintenance supervisors play a key role at BC Transit, as this role directly interacts with and oversees front-line staff. These front-line leaders are responsible for overseeing most of the organization’s ... -
CILECT Community : an action research engagement approach to weaving collective narratives into the future
(2021-08-20)This action-oriented research project involved members of the Centre International de Liaison des Écoles de Cinéma et de Télévision (CILECT) in an appreciative informed inquiry of the organization’s ecology and ideation ... -
Flying the dragon : elusive pathways to a sustainable future
(2021-08-09)Wicked problems, a class of complex problems said to be unsolvable, impede humanity's quest for a just and sustainable world. The UN 2030 Agenda to achieve its matrix of 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) is behind ... -
Reputation management for regulatory agencies focused on government relations
(2021-07-26)Reputation management is not straightforward and is an ongoing and active process. This paper considers the unique challenges to reputation management for regulatory agencies by considering five problems: politics, ... -
Onboarding and integrating new leaders : a model for pandemic times
(2021-06-16)This thesis explored the question: How might a healthcare organization best onboard and integrate a senior leader in the context of a pandemic? A series of sub-questions were used to help with this inquiry: (a) how are ... -
Cultural safety in emergency support services
(2021-04-15)Wildfire and flood events of recent years have stretched and tested British Columbia’s Emergency Support Services (ESS) system; a provincial program designed by Emergency Management BC (EMBC) to support evacuees. As evidenced ... -
Developing leadership capacity at the Bridge Youth & Family Services
(2021-03-16)This human-centred design approach to insider action research examined how The Bridge Youth & Family Services could develop and implement a performance appraisal (PA) system that enhances leadership development for its ... -
Trauma-informed organizational leadership
(2020-12-22)This project was done in partnership with Sonshine Community Services in Calgary and examined the leadership style that is inducive of creating a trauma-informed workplace for all staff. To answer this question, the project ... -
Living into our values and vision : courageous, compassionate, principled leadership within Ontario midwifery
(2020-11-20)Ontario Midwives recently celebrated 25 years of funding and regulation as part of the Ontario healthcare system. Head Midwives are peer leaders, providing the connecting link between frontline midwives and the leadership ... -
Women candidates and Edmonton municipal politics
(2020-09-08)This inquiry explored the issue of the under-representation of women in local politics in Alberta. Drawing on action-oriented research, feminist work, and intersectionality, this project addressed the research question: ... -
Ktunaxa traditional knowledge : building Ktunaxa capacity for the future
(2020-08-19)This thesis honours the expectations of the Ktunaxa in employing their knowledge, culture, and experience in the continued investment and strengthening of the Ktunaxa people. This thesis informs Ktunaxa capacity development ... -
Improving the leadership capabilities of municipal elected officials through Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities
(2020-07-16)Saskatchewan Elected Municipal Officials are regularly challenged to make decisions that impact the entire municipality. While adhering to the Royal Roads University Research Ethics Policy, this study explored both the ... -
Nurturing our community of practice : collaborating to strengthen face-to-face communication among the staff of Hamilton District Christian High
(2020-07-14)This project asked “By what means can the staff of Hamilton District Christian High nurture our Community of Practice?” Framed by action research engagement and insider action research, the inquiry allowed staff participants ...
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