Large-Scale System Change: Paradigm, Process, and Practice

1992 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Ulrich
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
System Change ◽  
Large Scale System

Social movements thinking for managing change in large-scale systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 697-714
Author(s):  
Judith A. Holton
Keyword(s):  
Social Movements ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
System Change ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Large Scale Systems ◽  
Large Scale System ◽  
The Status

PurposeThis study explores the efficacy of social movements thinking for mobilizing resources toward sustainable change in large-scale systems such as health and social services.Design/methodology/approachThe study proceeds from a critical realist perspective employing a qualitative multi-case study approach. Drawing on the tenets of grounded theory (i.e. constant comparative analysis and theoretical sampling), data from semi-structured interviews and field notes were analyzed to facilitate theoretical integration and elaboration.FindingsOne case study explores the emergence of social movements thinking in mobilizing a community to engage in sustainable system change. Data analysis revealed a three-stage conceptual framework whereby building momentum for change requires a fundamental shift in culture through openness and engagement to challenge the status quo by acknowledging not only the apparent problems to be addressed but also the residual apathy and cynicism holding the system captive to entrenched ideas and behaviors. By challenging the status quo, energy shifts and momentum builds as the community discovers shared values and goals. Achieving a culture shift of this magnitude requires leadership that is embedded within the community, with a personal commitment to that community and with the deep listening skills necessary to understand and engage the community and the wider system in moving forward into change. This emergent conceptual framework is then used to compare and discuss more intentional applications of social movements thinking for mobilizing resources for large-scale system change.Originality/valueThis study offers a three-stage conceptual framework for mobilizing community/system resources toward sustainable large-scale system change. The comparative application of this framework to more intentional applications of social movements thinking to planned change initiatives offers insights and lessons to be learned when large-scale systems attempt to apply such principles in redesigning health and social service systems.

scholarly journals Transforming school culture through inquiry-driven learning and iPads

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kurt Thumlert ◽  
Ron Owston ◽  
Taru Malhotra
Keyword(s):  
Professional Learning ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
System Change ◽  
First Century ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Large Scale System ◽  
Learning Cultures ◽  
Twenty First Century Learning ◽  
Twenty First Century

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of a commissioned research study that analyzed a schooling initiative with the ambitious goal of transforming learning environments across the district by advancing innovative, inquiry-driven pedagogical practices combined with 1:1 iPad distribution. The paper explores impacts of the initiative on pedagogical innovation, twenty-first century learning, and related impacts on professional learning, collaboration, and culture change in the pilot schools analyzed in the study. Design/methodology/approach A multi-dimensional case study approach was used to analyze how the initiative was implemented, and to what extent teaching, learning, and professional cultures were transformed, based on action plan inputs and “change drivers”. Research methods included structured, open-ended interviews conducted with randomly selected teachers and key informants in leadership roles, focus groups held with students, as well as analysis of policy documents, student work samples, and other data sources. Findings The authors found evidence of a synergistic relationship between innovations in inquiry-driven pedagogy and professional learning cultures, with evidence of increased collaboration, deepened engagement and persistence, and a climate of collegiality and risk-taking at both classroom and organizational levels. Based on initiative inputs, the authors found that innovations in collaborative technology/pedagogy practices in classrooms paralleled similar innovations and transformations in professional learning cultures and capacity-building networks. Practical implications This initiative analyzed in this paper provides a case study in large-scale system change, offering a compelling model for transformative policies and initiatives where interwoven innovations in pedagogy and technology mobilization are supported by multiple drivers for formal and informal professional learning/development and networked collaboration. Challenges and recommendations are highlighted in the concluding discussion. Originality/value The transformative initiative analyzed in this paper provides a very timely case-model for innovations in twenty-first century learning and, specifically, for enacting and sustaining large-scale system change where inquiry-driven learning and technology tools are being mobilized to support “deep learning”, “new learning partnerships”, and multilevel transformations in professional learning (Fullan and Donnelly, 2013). This research advances scholarly work in the areas of twenty-first century learning, identifying relationships between technology/pedagogy innovation and professional capital building (Hargreaves and Fullan, 2012).

scholarly journals The Oregon Model of Behavior Family Therapy: From Intervention Design to Promoting Large-Scale System Change

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 812-837 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Dishion ◽  
Marion Forgatch ◽  
Patricia Chamberlain ◽  
William E. Pelham
Keyword(s):  
Family Therapy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
System Change ◽  
Intervention Design ◽  
Large Scale System

Large Scale System Defense

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven M. Bellovin ◽  
Salvatore J. Stolfo ◽  
Angelos D. Keromytis
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Large Scale System

Customer-oriented architecture refinement in multi-criteria synthesis of large-scale system architectures

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher J. Hambley ◽  
Andrew R. Mills ◽  
Visakan Kadirkamanathan ◽  
Tony J. Dodd ◽  
William Bradley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
System Architectures ◽  
Large Scale System

Near-Realtime Server Reboot Monitoring and Root Cause Analysis in a Large-Scale System

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fred Lin ◽  
Bhargav Bolla ◽  
Eric Pinkham ◽  
Neil Kodner ◽  
Daniel Moore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Root Cause Analysis ◽  
Cause Analysis ◽  
Large Scale System ◽  
Root Cause
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