Technical Leaders Research Articles

Co-designing with high-performance athletes and stakeholders: The AHEAD intervention for personal development

The overall purpose of this study was to describe the development of a personal development intervention for high-performance sport. More specifically, the primary objective of the study was to present the results of the co-design phases of the intervention development process. The academic research team initiated the process of intervention development, informed by a grounded theory and using a logic model and the Template for Intervention Description and Replication checklist for Population Health and Policy (TIDieR-PHP). During the co-design phases of intervention development, 28 participants (15 athletes, 8 coaches, 5 technical leaders) were engaged via focus groups or individual interviews. We used qualitative description methodology and analyzed data using an abductive content analysis procedure. Participant engagement helped inform the development of the intervention logo, activity bank, delivery format, scheduling, and individualized approach. By the end of the development phase, the intervention comprised five personal development strategies: self-awareness, goal setting, reflecting, perspective-taking, and evaluating.

Challenges in Developing Technical Communication Leaders in Client-Based, Content Strategy Projects: A Teaching Case

Challenges in Developing Technical Communication Leaders in Client-Based, Content Strategy Projects: A Teaching Case

How Systems Thinking Provides the Foundation for A W‐Shaped Model of an Effective Technical Leader

AbstractTechnical Leadership is a relatively new subject that has not been adequately addressed in literature. Behaviors and skills of effective technical individuals and leaders are defined and cited often, including various shape models of individuals. However, a Systems Thinking approach for combining these two mindsets has not been documented. This paper's goal is to provide a background on effective technical and leadership behaviors and skills, relate them to the various shape‐based models of individuals, and ultimately present a novel W‐shaped model describing an effective Technical Leader whose foundation is a Systems Thinking mindset.

The Importance of Being Björn – Experiences from Five Age Cohorts of Female Systems Engineers

AbstractThis paper gives an overview of the situation for Swedish female systems engineers at an engineering‐dense company (Saab Group) and societal factors of impact for their situation. We have interviewed five age cohorts of female systems engineers and let them share their personal experiences. Some key findings are that the older age cohorts have paved the way for the younger, but that has in many cases been costly for the individuals. Changes in society have in general contributed to better conditions for female engineers, e.g., parental leave compensation and possibility for childcare at a low cost. A remaining problem is the lower proportion of female technical leaders compared to female systems engineers. Females are often encouraged to take roles as project manager or line manager, and therefore technical leadership roles still are heavily male dominated.

Future Trends Influencing Technical Leaders and Technical Leadership

Future Trends Influencing Technical Leaders and Technical Leadership

Development and preliminary testing of Health Equity Across the AI Lifecycle (HEAAL): A framework for healthcare delivery organizations to mitigate the risk of AI solutions worsening health inequities

The use of data-driven technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) is growing in healthcare. However, the proliferation of healthcare AI tools has outpaced regulatory frameworks, accountability measures, and governance standards to ensure safe, effective, and equitable use. To address these gaps and tackle a common challenge faced by healthcare delivery organizations, a case-based workshop was organized, and a framework was developed to evaluate the potential impact of implementing an AI solution on health equity. The Health Equity Across the AI Lifecycle (HEAAL) is co-designed with extensive engagement of clinical, operational, technical, and regulatory leaders across healthcare delivery organizations and ecosystem partners in the US. It assesses 5 equity assessment domains–accountability, fairness, fitness for purpose, reliability and validity, and transparency–across the span of eight key decision points in the AI adoption lifecycle. It is a process-oriented framework containing 37 step-by-step procedures for evaluating an existing AI solution and 34 procedures for evaluating a new AI solution in total. Within each procedure, it identifies relevant key stakeholders and data sources used to conduct the procedure. HEAAL guides how healthcare delivery organizations may mitigate the potential risk of AI solutions worsening health inequities. It also informs how much resources and support are required to assess the potential impact of AI solutions on health inequities.

Is the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator a decoupling mechanism?

This article explores how the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator can support the sustainable production of vaccines in Africa. It highlights the value of the accelerator in relation to the Regional Vaccine Manufacturing Collaborative. The author proposes that this novel financing instrument should be well-designed and implemented in line with the targets of the Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing. It should not be a decoupling tool to appease the institutional environment of the global vaccine market, but a sustainable demonstration of the goodwill and commitment of political and technical leaders to ensure equitable access to routine and epidemic-related vaccines in Africa.

Teaching Mathematics at Upper Secondary School in the Digital Age: A Case Study in Cambodia

The research showed (1) Necessity, (2) Challenges, and (3) Solutions in teaching mathematics. At the same time, teachers, learners, and stakeholders were encouraged to develop soft skills and hard skills that intervened positively to ensure the quality of education in line with regional and global educational trends to achieve the goal of education for all in the new millennium. However, surveys clearly show that limited digital technology and inadequate digital materials were at the root of the problems. Practical observations provided a fair number of results and some points showed the relationship between the quality of teaching and learning in supportive strategies. The research questions were: (1) What are the requirements for teaching mathematics at the high school in the digital age? (2) What are the challenges of implementation of mathematics teaching at the high school in the digital age? (3) What are the solutions for teaching mathematics at the high school? The research methods through quantitative data were collected from principals, deputy principals, deputy directors, technical team leaders, mathematics teachers, and high school students through questionnaires in Khmer language to investigate the link between teaching management and mathematics learning where N (principals, teachers, students) = N (90,158,933). The results of the analysis on ( ) 1 2 3 x =2.96 , x =3.26 , x =3.32 and F(2 , 36) = 8.534, p < 0.05 showed that the conceptual framework expressions for the three independent variables were quite different and teaching mathematics was challenging more than solutions and needs which were lower than finding solutions. In this sense, teaching materials and teaching talent were the main keys to improving the quality of education while the situation was not good; it was unsuccessful because the support or implementation of information and communication technology and technology was still limited and the use of teaching strategies showed positive and negative effects as arguments for further study on the application of teaching methods.

A grounded theory of personal development in high-performance sport environments

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to develop a grounded theory of how to promote personal development in high-performance sport environments. MethodologyIndividual interviews were conducted with 32 members of the Canadian junior and senior national biathlon teams, including 18 athletes (9 women, 9 men, Mage = 20.8 years, SD = 2.9), 5 coaches (1 woman, 4 men), 3 technical leaders (2 women, 1 man), and 6 parents (3 mothers, 3 fathers). Follow-up interviews were conducted with five key participants. Straussian grounded theory methodology was used. Analytic techniques included open coding, constant comparison, questioning, memoing, diagramming, and theoretical integration. ResultsThe grounded theory is based on the core category that personal development is a continual and individualized process. Three propositions represent how to promote athletes’ personal development process. Proposition 1: Athletes use realistic self-evaluation and goal setting. Proposition 2: Athletes experience different situations and reflect on their areas for personal development. Proposition 3: Athletes perceive and receive social support. ConclusionThe grounded theory portrays propositions that can be used to promote athletes’ personal development in high-performance sport environments. It may inform future applied research and the delivery of sport psychology support to high-performance athletes.

Software Managers' Guide to Operational Excellence

Software engineering managers (or any senior technical leaders) have many responsibilities: the care and feeding of the team, delivering on business outcomes, and keeping the product/system/application up and running and in good order. Each of these areas can benefit from a systematic approach. The one I present here is setting up checks and balances for the team's operational excellence.

Future Trends Influencing Technical Leaders and Technical Leadership

AbstractThis paper summarizes the authors' reflections on global trends and key factors influencing systems engineering in the post‐COVID era. The discussion builds upon INCOSE's Systems Engineering Vision 2035, as well as multiple virtual workshops and peer discussions conducted by the authors as part of their experience in INCOSE's Technical Leadership Institute (TLI). The authors focus on three key factors affecting technical leaders and their technical leadership role: (1) the heightened societal awareness of environmental concerns along with the associated demand for more environmentally friendly products, (2) the increasingly interconnected, multicultural, multigenerational work environment, and (3) the increasing capability of advanced digital tools, techniques, and processes. The authors' analysis acknowledges the need for technical leaders to think green, build an inclusive work environment, welcome differing viewpoints, avoid stereotyping, and expand their virtual tradecraft. Ultimately technology changes how technical leaders do their jobs, but not the job itself. Leaders must still set the vision and direction of the organization, communicate that vision to their stakeholders, and provide the resources and support that the team needs to achieve the vision. Emerging technologies offer leaders new and innovative means to do this in a more inviting and inclusive manner.

集成生态系统服务与生物多样性的系统保护规划

PDF HTML阅读 XML下载 导出引用 引用提醒 集成生态系统服务与生物多样性的系统保护规划 DOI: 10.5846/stxb202112023396 作者: 作者单位: 作者简介: 通讯作者: 中图分类号: 基金项目: 国家自然科学基金项目（32071650，31670539）；云南省中青年学术和技术带头人后备人才项目（202105AC160070）；云南大学研究生科研创新基金项目（2021Y039） Systematic conservation planning by integrating ecosystem services and biodiversity Author: Affiliation: Fund Project: The National Natural Science Foundation of China (grants 32071650, 31670539); Young and Middle-aged Academic and Technical Leaders Reserve Talent Program of Yunnan Province (202105AC160070); Graduate Research innovation project of Yunnan University (2021Y039). 摘要 | 图/表 | 访问统计 | 参考文献 | 相似文献 | 引证文献 | 资源附件 | 文章评论 摘要:生物多样性和生态系统服务的保护与可持续管理是当今世界面临的重大挑战之一，但如何判识与优化集成生态系统服务与生物多样性保护对象的保护优先区网络，相关研究还很有限。针对"三江并流"区，选取珍稀濒危与特有动植物物种和自然植被类型作为生物多样性保护对象，以调节服务（碳存储、固碳和土壤保持）、文化服务（自然游憩）和供给服务（水源供给）为生态系统服务保护对象。应用系统保护规划方法，首先判识出单一生物多样性和生态系统服务保护优先区；然后，分析这些保护优先区间的相关关系，并选择与生物多样性正相关的生态系统服务类型，判识集成生态系统服务与生物多样性的保护优先区；最后，评估了集成生态系统服务与生物多样性保护优先区在六类已建保护地中的保护状况。结果表明：（1）"三江并流"区多情景规划得到的生物多样性与生态系统服务保护优先区之间均呈正相关关系；（2）与分别针对生态系统服务和生物多样性的规划情景相比，集成生态系统服务与生物多样性保护优先区能够同时对两类保护对象提供最高的保护覆盖率；（3）集成生态系统服务和生物多样性保护优先区占研究区总面积的48.9%，其已建保护地覆盖率为32.5%，说明现有保护地体系仍存在保护空缺。 Abstract:Conservation and sustainable management of biodiversity and ecosystem services are one of the major challenges faced by the world today. However, there is still limited research on how to identify and optimize the portfolio of priority conservation areas (PCAs) that integrate ecosystem services and biodiversity as conservation targets. Using the Three Parallel Rivers Region (TPRR) as a case, this study selected representative conservation features for both biodiversity and ecosystem services; biodiversity conservation features included the rare, endangered and endemic plant and animal species and natural vegetation types; ecosystem-service conservation features included regulation services (carbon storage, carbon sequestration and soil retention), cultural services (natural recreation) and supply services (water supply). We firstly identified the individual portfolio of PCAs for biodiversity and each type of ecosystem services by applying a systematic conservation planning approach, respectively. Then, we analyzed the relationship between these different portfolios of PCAs. We identified the PCAs by integrating biodiversity and ecosystem services that had a portfolio of PCAs being positively correlated with biodiversity PCAs. Finally, we assessed the conservation status of the integrated PCAs within six categories of the existing protected areas. The results showed that:(1) there was a positive relationship between different portfolios of the PCAs identified for biodiversity and each type of ecosystem service in TPRR; (2) In comparison with planning scenarios for ecosystem services and biodiversity separately, the PCAs integrating ecosystem services and biodiversity could simultaneously provide the highest coverage for all biodiversity features and ecosystem services; (3) The PCAs integrating ecosystem services and biodiversity covered 48.9% of the study area, and received 32.5% coverage from the protected areas, indicating that conservation gaps still existed in the existing protected-area system. 参考文献 相似文献 引证文献

THE ROLE OF ACTORS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION NETWORK OF COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT POLICIES IN FOREST MANAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY OF THE FORESTS OF YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA

Forest resources will suffer damage and sustainability if they are used excessively. The characteristics of common-pool resources (CPRs) are forms of natural resources that involve many people so that they are vulnerable to damage due to the inability of the owner or manager to restrict other parties from taking part in utilizing them (non-excludable/non-trivial), and the use made by one party will reduce the benefits for the other party (subtractable). The actors in the network have made a good contribution in solving the challenges of the tasks and functions of the FMU in implementing community empowerment policies so that FMU development programs can be accepted by all stakeholders interests, especially local leaders, business people, relevant technical agencies, community leaders, non-governmental organizations, and village communities as beneficiaries. This research is qualitative-verificative with a case study approach that aims to understand the empirical phenomenon of the implementation process of forest community-based forest management policies. Stakeholder data was collected in implementing community empowerment policies in the Yogyakarta Model KPHP stakeholders. This qualitative analysis is historical-comparative, based on historical chronology with inductive and generative methods. The recommended empirical model analyzes the role of leadership in the FMU and the influence of the symbolic figure (Ngarso Dalem) in forming a network of actors and successfully implementing community empowerment policies in the Yogyakarta Model KPHP. Stakeholders must collaborate to solve the challenges of working on FMUs so that FMU development programs can be accepted by all stakeholders, especially local leaders, business people, relevant technical agencies, community leaders, Non-Governmental Organizations, and the community itself as beneficiaries.

The Federal Institute of Materials Research and Testing (BAM) – 150 Years of Enabling Scientific and Technological Breakthrough

The Federal Institute of Materials Research and Testing (BAM) – 150 Years of Enabling Scientific and Technological Breakthrough

Fluorous Metal–Organic Frameworks with Unique Cage-in-Cage Structures Featuring Fluorophilic Pore Surfaces for Efficient C 2 H 2 /CO 2 Separation

Fluorous Metal–Organic Frameworks with Unique Cage-in-Cage Structures Featuring Fluorophilic Pore Surfaces for Efficient C ₂ H ₂ /CO ₂ Separation

Strengthening of Human Milk Banking across South Asian Countries: A Next Step Forward

Mother’s milk is widely recognized as an exclusive source of nutrients, particularly for premature infants. However, there are situations when mother’s own milk is inaccessible to newborns, in such cases, expressed milk from donor mothers is essential to cover the gaps. Human Milk Banks (HMBs) have been developed in several regions of the world to address such difficulties. Despite the fact that there are multiple active HMBs across the globe, there is a lack of comprehensive data on the relevance and operation of human milk banks across South Asian Countries (SACs) where the burden of infant death due to prematurity remains disproportionately high. Challenges like lack of technological facilities, funding channels and universal guidelines impede its full potential. Additional challenges include cultural beliefs, taboos, lack of awareness and knowledge also exacerbate such conditions. Therefore, there is an urgent need to comprehend the formation of universal guidelines and the recruitment of technical leaders for optimizing and promoting HMBs for fulfilling the needs of newborns. This review article addresses these issues in depth and discusses potential solutions to overcome such gaps.

DEVELOPMENT OF TVET LEADERSHIP MODEL AMONG LEADERS IN TVET INSTITUTIONS

The first and fifth shifts in the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013 - 2025 is to provide equal access to international quality education and produce high-performing leaders who understand their roles and responsibilities to ensure they can help the Ministry of Education (MOE) provide more competitive students in the job market. The Aminuddin Baki Institute (IAB), is responsible for providing high-impact training to Technical and Vocational Educational Training (TVET) leaders in line with global developments. This study aims to develop a leadership model of TVET among leaders in TVET institutions under the MOE, Malaysia. This study used a design and development research (DDR) approach that emphasizes qualitative and quantitative data collection in three phases, namely the needs analysis phase, the design and development phase, and the evaluation phase. A total of 47 respondents were involved in this study, namely 14 experts (needs analysis phase), 25 experts (design and development), and six experts (evaluation phase). The collected data were analysed using thematic methods (needs analysis phase), the Fuzzy Delphi Method (design and development phase), and the Interpretive Structural Model (evaluation phase). As a result, 13 elements of the TVET leadership model were successfully developed, and their validity evaluated. This model is expected to contribute to the training institutions of TVET leaders and policymakers, as well as TVET-related training modules.

The Irish Johne's Control Programme.

The Irish Johne's Control Programme (IJCP) provides a long-term approach to the voluntary control of Johne's disease (JD) in Ireland, strongly supported by Irish cattle industry leadership. It leverages the establishment of Animal Health Ireland for control of animal diseases not regulated by the European Union. The IJCP has four objectives: facilitate protection against spread of JD to uninfected farms; reduce the level of infection when present; assure markets of JD control in Ireland; and improve calf health and farm biosecurity. Key IJCP elements are an annual veterinary risk assessment and management plan (VRAMP), annual whole herd test (WHT) by ELISA on blood or milk samples with ancillary faecal PCR testing of ELISA reactors, and Targeted Advisory Service on Animal Health (TASAH) investigations of infected herds. There are pathways for assurance of herds with continuing negative tests and for management of test-positive herds. Herdowners are responsible for on-farm activities, and specifically-trained (approved) veterinary practitioners have a pivotal role as technical advisors and service providers. The programme is supported by training of veterinarians, performance of testing in designated laboratories, documentation of policies and procedures, innovative data management for herd and test activities and for programme administration, training, and broad communication and awareness activities. Tools and systems are refined to address emerging issues and enhance the value of the programme. An Implementation Group comprising industry, government and technical leaders sets strategic direction and policy, advised by a Technical Working Group. Shared funding responsibilities are agreed by key stakeholders until 2022 to support herds in the programme to complete requirements. Herd registrations have increased steadily to exceed 1,800. National bulk tank milk surveillance is also being deployed to identify and recruit test-positive herds with the expectation that they have a relatively high proportion of seropositive animals. The programme will continue to innovate and improve to meet farmer and industry needs.

Framing a Social Learning Space for Wheelchair Curling

The purpose of this paper is to delineate how an intervention aimed at increasing the learning capability of Canadian wheelchair curling coaches was framed by a systems convener in collaboration with stakeholders from different levels. Social learning theory, in particular a landscape of practice perspective, provides the conceptual framework. The methodology was collaborative inquiry with people from across the landscape to delineate the intervention strategies through cycles of reflection and action. The participants included parasport coaches, researchers, and Curling Canada technical leaders. Based on preintervention findings, the intervention was driven by (a) the use of technology to overcome barriers and the implementation of learning activities at competitions, (b) the use of a collective learning map to promote meaningful learning, (c) the involvement of the sport organization leadership to promote the participation of influential people, and (d) a reflection of how subpar outcomes occurred when the systems convener failed to engage with the sport organization leadership. The discussion sheds light on the many roles of systems conveners and the importance of promoting strategic and enabling values. Sport organizations should engage a systems convener who can effectively align learning goals with the available resources and the strategic mission of the organization.

Exploring Listeria monocytogenes perceptions in small and medium sized food manufacturers: Technical leaders' perceptions of risk, control and responsibility

Due to its ability to colonize, grow and form in niches in food manufacturing environments, the management of Listeria monocytogenes can be complex, particularly for food manufacturing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). In addition to an effective food safety management system, the perceptions of risk, control and responsibility within a food manufacturing business are important influential factors associated with the management of L. monocytogenes. Research exploring managerial perspectives of L. monocytogenes in food manufacturer SMEs is lacking. Consequently, this study conducted in-depth interviews (n = 10) with technical leaders from food manufacturing SMEs to ascertain factors that may influence listeria management, such as factors associated with cultural dimensions. Perceived risks associated with L. monocytogenes were related to business reputation and consumer health impacts, but such events were perceived to be unlikely. Technical leaders reported having clearly defined and well executed processes to ensure food safety; but for some, L. monocytogenes, as a single pathogen was seldom considered. Despite acknowledging that “everyone” had responsibility for ensuring control of the pathogen, technical leaders indicated that the ‘people’ attributes associated with organisational culture were difficult factors to control and manage. Trust in staff ability to assure food safety was widely discussed, with technical leaders acknowledging that food handlers may not necessarily have specific knowledge regarding L. monocytogenes. Some technical leaders perceived themselves as having the greatest levels of responsibility for L. monocytogenes. Overall, technical leaders perceived a medium level of risk, with high levels of control and high levels of responsibility for L. monocytogenes. Optimistic bias, illusion of invulnerability, illusion of control, and perceived attribution of responsibility are discussed, which may hinder implementation of effective listeria management in SME food manufacturing businesses. Consideration of specific pathogen risks in food manufacture in relation to food safety cultural dimensions may assist development of highly targeted and effective interventions.