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- Augustinsson, Sören, 1957-, et al.
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Is it possible to design for sustainable work systems? : exploring the conjunction between regenerative work and complexity
- 2008
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The aim of this paper is to explore the social challenge of sustainable work systems and regenerative work. This is done by using complexity theory to grasp and understand the vision of sustainable work systems. A comprehensive literature review generated a theoretical framework for both sustainable work systems and understanding of complexity and in addition these two phenomena’s point of contact. Two case studies provide an empirical example and illustrate the potential in the conjunction of sustainability and complexity.A sustainable work system can be described as a simultaneous development and convergence between different levels and interests interrelated to the work organisation; from the individual perspective to the surrounding world of the organisation. A sustainable work system is characterised by having the capacity to regenerate and support the growth of the individual’s (employees) cognitive and emotional resources and at the same time maintain or increase competitiveness of the organisation. From the employee’s perspective this paper suggests that in order to reinforce and strengthen the individual, these same resources must be both recognised, adopted and have satisfactory support in the work organisation.This paper suggests that work organisations ought to create a work environment condition that supports self organisation, and acknowledge complexity and uncertainty as the normal state of reality.
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- Augustinsson, Sören, 1957-, et al.
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Mellanrummet
- 2011
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Ingår i: Skiss. - Stockholm : Konstfrämjandet. - 9789163383694 ; , s. 140-157
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- Augustinsson, Sören, 1957-, et al.
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On evaluation of base-groups in headmasters academic leadership program
- 2014
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- BackgroundThe effects of leadership training are disputed in research. Evaluations of participants’ training experiences are commonplace. Studies are seldom made which investigate and problematize the impressions that can be left in their complex practice by training, and which can have an effect on their practical duties and on the leaders’ capacity to deal with leadership in their everyday complexity. Empirical materialThe 3-year Headmaster Training Course in Sweden which offers 30 Swedish university credits, equivalent to 30 ECTS, comprises approximately 500 headmasters and pre-school leaders. The leaders of the base groups are university staff. During the course the groups meet 6 times, each time containing a different theme. Curiosity dictated that we should ascertain what work and discussions took place within the base groups, how this is experienced, and how it contributes to the participants’ professional development. MethodIn order to study what happens in the base-group meetings, two of the university base-group staff kept a diary noting down the contents and discussions from each specific session. Recorded interviews were made with 21 participants from 4 base groups. Part of the result of this part of the study has been tested on other base-group leaders from the university (7 people). In order to handle the empirical material we turn to narrative organizational research. The method involves a systematic interpretation of other people’s sense-making of the worlds they experience, here basic group meetings. The interpretation is based on how people create meaning in the experiences of what happens in the groups using perspectives from their everyday complexity as leaders.ResultPreliminary results show an ongoing frustration related to their perception of having too limited resources to allow them to do a good job as headmasters. Within the base groups they are given the opportunity, together with others in similar situations, to exchange experiences and feelings regarding the complex, tangible, everyday work duties they carry out. The frustration felt by the leaders about the complexity of their workday was dealt with by the participants by taking advantage of common discussions held outside of the organizational hierarchy. Within the base groups they can talk and negotiate with colleagues about their complex workday as leaders in schools and pre-schools. According to the participants, they were able to solve common puzzles, even a health puzzle. The base-group meetings were also perceived as energizing them in their practical role as leaders.The study will be of significance for the continued structuring of base groups as a support for the education and development of headmasters and pre-school leaders. A questionnaire will now be sent to a random number of participants who have completed the headmaster training course.
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- Augustinsson, Sören, 1957-, et al.
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On the complexity of being a principal - emerging identities and performance in a new work reality
- 2015
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This paper is the first piece of a jigsaw puzzle in an effort to study the conditions that enableSwedish principals and preschool leaders to do a good job, create an identity and safeguardhealth. The present study is the first step to approach the overarching aim of understandinghow principals’ and preschool leaders’ assignments are interpreted and construed and of whoor what enables or prevents them from doing a good job. The primary aim of this paper is tonarrow down how the assignment (the task)) is interpreted and to identify the markers for howprincipals and preschool leaders look upon the chances of doing a good job. These markerswill subsequently form the basis of an in-depth qualitative study we have begin.
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- Augustinsson, Sören, 1957-, et al.
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On the organisation of sustainable prerequisites for the subjective well-being and growth of individuals
- 2012
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Ingår i: Vulnerable Groups & Inclusion. - 2000-8023. ; 3, s. 18938-
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The effects that work has on individuals are not unknown. The importance of work in terms of the subjective well-being and growth of individuals through their work, however, is not as extensively discussed and documented. Risk factors and unhealthy factors have long been discussed at the expense of positive conditions for well-being and personal growth. We like to call work with that type of potential regenerative work. Hence, that is the type of work that we have chosen to focus on in this study. The following research objectives have guided us through the study: Which everyday work processes may contribute to sustainable prerequisites for the subjective well-being and growth of individuals? The study takes an explorative approach to two workplaces - a care unit at a hospital and a manufacturing company. Our aim is to increase the understanding of prerequisites for the well-being and growth of individuals through their work. Three themes emerged in this type of regenerative work: performance, general overview and participation, and dialogue. These themes are problemised by looking at their potential in relation to the organisation of the work. Prerequisites for performance, general overview and participation, and finally dialogue prove to be more efficient in contexts where the complexity of the work and organisation is acknowledged and where there is room for inter-subjective sense-making and self-organising.
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- Augustinsson, Sören, 1957-, et al.
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Planering i komplexa verksamheter
- 2013
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Ingår i: Chefstidningen. - 2000-3498. ; :3, s. 48-51
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Tidskriftsartikel (populärvet., debatt m.m.)
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