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Facebook, YouTube, MySpace: can Web 2.0 social networking sites nudge the boardroom – the evolution of CRN 2.0 research agenda?
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Griffiths, M., Heinze, A., Light, B., Kiveal, P., & Sethi, T. Facebook, YouTube, MySpace: can Web 2.0 social networking sites nudge the boardroom – the evolution of CRN 2.0 research agenda?. Presented at UK Academy for Information Systems 15th Annual Conference 2010 “Information Systems: Past, Present and Looking to the Future”, Oriel College, University of Oxford

The lessons learned from the social networking sites and the related research have produced a number of reasons for the adoption of Web 2.0 technologies in the corporate environment. The users of Web 2.0 technologies such as FaceBook, YouTube and MyS... Read More about Facebook, YouTube, MySpace: can Web 2.0 social networking sites nudge the boardroom – the evolution of CRN 2.0 research agenda?.

The McDonaldisation of medicine: Time and the day surgery patient
Presentation / Conference
Mottram, A. The McDonaldisation of medicine: Time and the day surgery patient. Presented at British Sociological Association Medical Sociology Conference, Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool

The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of patients undergoing day surgery utilising a sociological framework for analysis. Although day surgery (ambulatory surgery) has become a global phenomenon little sociological research has been un... Read More about The McDonaldisation of medicine: Time and the day surgery patient.

Position paper on theory in through life management
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Koskela, L., Rooke, J., & Siriwardena, M. Position paper on theory in through life management. Presented at International built and Human Environment Research Week (IRW) 2009: International Research Symposium, The Lowry, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, UK

The objective of this position paper is to review, from a theoretical point of view, the practice of and research on through life management. It is argued that the rationale of TLM is elusive and its theoretical basis insufficient. Regarding inform... Read More about Position paper on theory in through life management.

What triggers management innovation?
Presentation / Conference
Koskela, L., & Rooke, J. What triggers management innovation?. Presented at 17th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, LCI-Taiwan and LCI-Asia, The Grand Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan

There is a popular tendency in management science towards what could be called “theory denial”: the denial of the significance of theory for the development of management thought and action. We contend that this theory denial is just wrong, in the li... Read More about What triggers management innovation?.

Through-life management of built facilities : towards a framework for analysis
Presentation / Conference
Koskela, L., Siriwardena, M., & Rooke, J. Through-life management of built facilities : towards a framework for analysis. Presented at 16th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Manchester, UK

Although built facilities are required to cater to changing requirements over time, effective through-life management is absent as an in-process activity from most large scale procurements. Through a review of key literature, several approaches whi... Read More about Through-life management of built facilities : towards a framework for analysis.

Facilitators and barriers to the integration of healthcare service and building design
Presentation / Conference
Codinhoto, R., Tzortzopoulos, P., Rooke, J., Kagioglou, M., & Koskela, L. Facilitators and barriers to the integration of healthcare service and building design. Presented at 16th Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, University of Salford, Manchester, UK

Service design research recognises the importance of infrastructure design in the achievement of streamlined service delivery. Although research about service design and building design is abundant, very little is known about the integration of the... Read More about Facilitators and barriers to the integration of healthcare service and building design.

Innovations in construction - lessons learned from four innovative organizations
Presentation / Conference
Egbu, C. Innovations in construction - lessons learned from four innovative organizations. Presented at COBRA 1999: RICS Construction and Building Research Conference, The Challenge of Change: Construction and Building for the New Millennium, School of Construction and Property Management, University of Salford

Mapping knowledge for a sustainable urban environment - types and benefits
Presentation / Conference
Egbu, C., Greenwood, R., Hari, S., & Olomolaiye, A. Mapping knowledge for a sustainable urban environment - types and benefits. Presented at Second Scottish Conference for Postgraduate Researchers of the Built and Natural Environment (PRoBE), Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland, UK,

The efficacy of using appropriate techniques and technologies for knowledge capture in small and medium enterprises in architecture, engineering and construction
Presentation / Conference
Hari, S., Egbu, C., & Kumar, B. The efficacy of using appropriate techniques and technologies for knowledge capture in small and medium enterprises in architecture, engineering and construction. Presented at Second Scottish Conference for Postgraduate Researchers of the Built And Natural Environment (PRoBE), Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland, UK,

Maximising the impact of knowledge for innovation in gaining competitive advantage
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Train, A., & Egbu, C. Maximising the impact of knowledge for innovation in gaining competitive advantage. Presented at Construction and Building Research Conference (COBRA) 2006, The Bartlett School, University College London, London, UK,

Due to the global nature of today’s trading environment, it is vital that firms work to develop dynamic capabilities enabling them to stay ahead of competitors. Innovation is widely accepted as being a source of sustainable competitive advantage. How... Read More about Maximising the impact of knowledge for innovation in gaining competitive advantage.

The development of a methodology to match the client's project requirements with the knowledge of the project team in refurbishment projects
Presentation / Conference
Lee, C., & Egbu, C. The development of a methodology to match the client's project requirements with the knowledge of the project team in refurbishment projects. Presented at Construction and Building Research Conference (COBRA) 2006, The Bartlett School, University College London, London, UK,

Refurbishment projects are generally considered to be higher risk, more complex and in need of greater co-ordination than new build projects. Meeting client requirements and managing refurbishment projects can pose a difficult task for construction o... Read More about The development of a methodology to match the client's project requirements with the knowledge of the project team in refurbishment projects.

Knowledge management in the control of healthcare associated infections in facilities management services in hospitals - its practices and challenges
Presentation / Conference
Liyanage, C., & Egbu, C. Knowledge management in the control of healthcare associated infections in facilities management services in hospitals - its practices and challenges. Presented at Construction and Building Research Conference (COBRA) 2006, The Bartlett School, University College London, London, UK,

The paper reports on a research project which focuses on the control of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) in facilities management (FM) services (specifically domestic services). The main aim of this paper is to provide a detailed discussion on... Read More about Knowledge management in the control of healthcare associated infections in facilities management services in hospitals - its practices and challenges.