Geoff Peters
The Open University, Stem, Faculty Member
ABSTRACT From the moment the first corporate university (CU) was created and the term was coined, the central metaphor of university has proved a double-edged sword. The emphasis on university has been a driving force in moving companies... more
ABSTRACT From the moment the first corporate university (CU) was created and the term was coined, the central metaphor of university has proved a double-edged sword. The emphasis on university has been a driving force in moving companies beyond a restricted and siloed approach to training, to a central vision for learning within the organization. On the other hand, there have been failures and many corporate universities have struggled to bring a business rigour to learning or to align their development with the key business and financial drivers of the organization. Handbook of Corporate University Development draws on experience from around the world, to provide anyone responsible for strategy and learning – at senior levels in government, education and business – with a picture of current best practice. The Handbook is not a prescriptive 'how-to', rather an exploration of key issues such as: • Who owns a corporate university initiative? • How is the funding managed? • How is the CU aligned with business strategy? • How do CU directors and project managers deploy resources? • How do they deal with suppliers? • How do they report and measure CU performance? • What are the processes and technologies needed to provide and support different forms of learning? • How can you blend different media? • How do you assess what learning has taken place? • What are the future prospects and potential for corporate universities? It is time for the corporate university to demonstrate how business rigour, handled deftly and with strong and perceptive leadership, can revolutionize learning both inside and outside the organization. Handbook of Corporate University Development is an important catalyst towards this process.
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CHAPTER I Corporate Universities as Strategic Learning Initiatives Rob Paton, Geoff Peters, John Storey and Scott Taylor Introduction No two CUs are alike-indeed, they sometimes differ enormously. For those new to the field, or even just... more
CHAPTER I Corporate Universities as Strategic Learning Initiatives Rob Paton, Geoff Peters, John Storey and Scott Taylor Introduction No two CUs are alike-indeed, they sometimes differ enormously. For those new to the field, or even just moving between organizations, the ...
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The history and conceptual basis of Open and Distance learning is discussed alongside the similarities with Continuing Education and shared policy issues
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This paper can best be described as part of an ongoing reflection by the authors of their work to develop systemic methods for the identification, analysis and prevention of failures. In part it is a progress report, but more importantly,... more
This paper can best be described as part of an ongoing reflection by the authors of their work to develop systemic methods for the identification, analysis and prevention of failures. In part it is a progress report, but more importantly, it is a vehicle for exploring allied thinking and ...
Handbook of Corporate University Development: Managing Strategic Learning Initiatives in Public and Private Domains20066Edited by Rob Paton, Geoff Peters, John Storey and Scott Taylor. Handbook of Corporate University Development: Managing Strategic Learning Initiatives in Public and Private Doma...more
© Rob Paton, Geoff Peters, John Storey and Scott Taylor 2005 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,... more
© Rob Paton, Geoff Peters, John Storey and Scott Taylor 2005 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the ...
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The intent of all planning frameworks is to transform complex systems into some-thing that is simplified so that it can become comprehensible to many and therefore becomes something that can be managed. In an effort to contribute to the... more
The intent of all planning frameworks is to transform complex systems into some-thing that is simplified so that it can become comprehensible to many and therefore becomes something that can be managed. In an effort to contribute to the many sim-plifications, we offer the ...
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In 1993 the author applied aspects of the formal system model to gain an under-standing of the contemporary issues facing UK Higher Education and its potential for failure. In this paper that analysis is utilised to provide a perspective... more
In 1993 the author applied aspects of the formal system model to gain an under-standing of the contemporary issues facing UK Higher Education and its potential for failure. In this paper that analysis is utilised to provide a perspective and a comment-ary on aspects of the ...
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The Open University's `New Directions' programme deliberately created a `chaotic' space for random communication across organizational boundariesÐso that the organization can begin to learn as a whole and respond faster to... more
The Open University's `New Directions' programme deliberately created a `chaotic' space for random communication across organizational boundariesÐso that the organization can begin to learn as a whole and respond faster to change. New Directions began as a series of ...
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Most major failures arise from highly complex human activity systems containing large numbers of interconnected subsystems and components. It is for this reason that systems concepts, techniques and methods have gained widespread... more
Most major failures arise from highly complex human activity systems containing large numbers of interconnected subsystems and components. It is for this reason that systems concepts, techniques and methods have gained widespread acceptance as useful tools in the analysis and ...
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Despite people's best efforts information systems are particularly prone to failure. Some systems never materialize, others appear late and/or over budget and those that are implemented often fail to deliver the promised levels of... more
Despite people's best efforts information systems are particularly prone to failure. Some systems never materialize, others appear late and/or over budget and those that are implemented often fail to deliver the promised levels of performance. The consequences of these failures ...
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Multi-agency partnership working is becoming increasingly prevalent, particularly within and between the public and voluntary sectors. However, it is widely accepted that while this method of working brings the prospect of benefits, it... more
Multi-agency partnership working is becoming increasingly prevalent, particularly within and between the public and voluntary sectors. However, it is widely accepted that while this method of working brings the prospect of benefits, it also has the potential to be problematic. This ...
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About the book: Systems Thinking brings together classic and contemporary writings that cross the entire breadth of the systems field. The four-volume set includes the most influential theoretical papers, as well as applications in... more
About the book: Systems Thinking brings together classic and contemporary writings that cross the entire breadth of the systems field. The four-volume set includes the most influential theoretical papers, as well as applications in domains as diverse as global environmental modelling, ...
About the book: Leadership has proved a tricky beast to pin down and the subject has been approached from a variety of perspectives over the years. The beauty of this textbook lies in its role as an illustrative guide though the wilds of... more
About the book: Leadership has proved a tricky beast to pin down and the subject has been approached from a variety of perspectives over the years. The beauty of this textbook lies in its role as an illustrative guide though the wilds of an elusive discipline. This second edition of ...
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A wide range of Systems teaching and research has taken place within the Open University over the last quarter of a century. This has covered the spectrum from hard to soft and has encompassed a rich variety of domains including food... more
A wide range of Systems teaching and research has taken place within the Open University over the last quarter of a century. This has covered the spectrum from hard to soft and has encompassed a rich variety of domains including food production, cooperatives and the social economy, ...
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O ritmo acelerado de mudanças na maior parte dos setores da economia mundial vem sendo uma grande fonte de ansiedade para executivos, organizações e nações inteiras. As competências, habilidades e conhecimentos que contribuem para que uma... more
O ritmo acelerado de mudanças na maior parte dos setores da economia mundial vem sendo uma grande fonte de ansiedade para executivos, organizações e nações inteiras. As competências, habilidades e conhecimentos que contribuem para que uma empresa ...