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The dynamics of mindfulness in managing emotions and stress
Authors: Hede Andrew 
Published: December 2009

PurposeThis paper aims to review the concept of mindfulness and to show how it can be extended from psychology into management. Also, it seeks to introduce a new model of the psyche which incorporates two types of mindfulness (“meta‐mindfulness” and “supra‐mindfulness”) which can be used by managers to increase their capacity to handle emotional reactivity and to reduce stress.Design/methodology/approachIt is proposed that the “meta‐self” or Managing Ego plays a key role in emotions management and stress reduction by using meta‐mindfulness to actively monitor one's sub‐selves which react with the external world. The current approach also postulates that an individual's “supra‐self” or inner‐observer is crucial in reducing stress by passively exercising neutral observation of all psychic activity via the above‐mind state of supra‐mindfulness.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper indicates how the proposed models of the psyche and of the dynamics of mindfulness in emotions and stress management can be tested empirically in future management research.Practical implicationsMindfulness techniques are recommended for use by managers in practice to avoid emotional reactivity and to manage stress.Originality/valueThe present approach builds on existing theory to provide new constructs and models that help to explain the dynamics of mindfulness in managing emotions and in reducing stress.
Peter Drucker and the challenge of tyranny
Authors: Finlay Robinson David 
Published: December 2009

PurposeThis paper aims to focus the attention of management educators and trainers internationally on the need for cooperation and coordination in developing management skills at the supervisory level. Such action is perceived not only as being highly beneficial in advancing effective management in any type, or size, of organisation, but also as a socially responsible action to offer those in less developed circumstances a positive counter to the perverted appeal of increasingly violent negative elements.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on a combination of extensive reading and many years of first‐hand management experience across numerous national and cultural borders.FindingsThere is a perceivable and positive benefit in offering opportunities for enhancement in lower level management training to organisations, the social values of communities, but above all to individuals.Practical implicationsThe practical implications are to highlight the urgent need to promote improved coordination of training in management skills internationally, based on improved analysis of training needs in relation to development aims in deprived societies.Originality/valueThe paper is seen as offering an empirically based outline for management educators and trainers to develop widely accepted core principles for the rapid development of lower level management skills, in the context of increasing social need.
Five competitive forces of effective leadership and innovation
Authors: McMillan Charles 
Published: December 2009

PurposeThis paper sets out a model of organizational innovation, where leadership and innovation are defined as organizational processes embedded in decision streams in the organization.Design/methodology/approachThe paper reviews the organizational literature on successful and unsuccessful decision processes, placing less on individuals and more on embedded organizational systems that impede quality outcomes.FindingsThe paper defines five forces of leadership and innovation that provide a model of decision processes: skills and capabilities, capacity to learn, capacity to listen, capacity to motivate, and innovation.Practical implicationsThe article provides managers with benchmark tools to assess an organization's decision system, its capacity to learn, and its feedback mechanisms.Originality/valueThe paper raises serious questions about traditional bureaucratic hierarchies, conventional models of leadership and innovation, and offers a fresh perspective on quality organizational innovation.
Improving corporate communications: Lean Six Sigma science has broad reach
Authors: Barnes Courtney , Walker Reid 
Published: December 2009

PurposeA central theme that has always separated C‐suite executives from communications practitioners – the ability to operate within the parameters of immutable data – is beginning to unravel as uncontrollable external forces challenge traditional business approaches. However, while communicators' skills are being recognized as essential to building and maintaining strong reputations and bottom lines, the importance of data‐driven accountability has by no means dissipated; on the contrary, it has only grown as resources dwindle in today's business climate. This paper's purpose is two‐fold: giving communications executives a roadmap for achieving data‐wielding parity in the C‐suite, and offering senior management teams a process through which they can leverage this function's strategic value to a much greater effect – all by applying techniques drawn from Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology.Design/methodology/approachThe article introduces executives who are not LSS experts – who may even be wary of the concept – to “communications process improvement,” effective LSS methods that can be executed by non‐experts. It details a process for applying communications process improvement (CPI) to various business functions and activities in the context of LSS‐derived procedures.FindingsThe article examines the application of CPI to specific organizational activities, including marketing, communications planning and customer service. When applied as a step‐by‐step procedure mirroring that of LSS (where the steps are define, measure, analyze, improve, control), CPI generates constant, cross‐functional awareness of how things should happen, why they're not happening that way now, and how to make sure they are done properly on a continuously improving basis going forward.Originality/valueLean Six Sigma is an established business management strategy that seeks to identify and remove inefficiencies in manufacturing processes. While it is well known in this context, there is very little evidence that management teams are applying the same methodologies to more intangible functions within the other departments – specifically, corporate communications. This article offers executives a standard, step‐by‐step process for doing just that, which they can begin implementing today to transform their communications departments into customer‐facing, data‐driven, proactive cultures of excellence, based on accountability and focused on demonstrable results.
The power of vision: statements that resonate
Authors: Kantabutra Sooksan , Avery Gayle C. 
Published: December 2009

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to identify characteristics of visions that are associated with desirable performance outcomes.Design/methodology/approachThe paper examines findings from various vision studies in American, Australian and Thai businesses to derive characteristics of effective vision statements.FindingsEffective visions are characterized by conciseness, clarity, abstractness, stability, future orientation, challenge and desirability or ability to inspire in Australian, Thai and US businesses. Such visions are associated with higher performance outcomes.Originality/valueWhile vision is emphasized by authors and consultants as critical to superior performance, little is known about what characterizes effective vision. This study uncovers this unknown.
Heading for the next innovation archetype?
Authors: Prange Christiane , Schlegelmilch Bodo B. 
Published: December 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to show that innovation success builds on consistency between a firm's innovation DNA, its innovation strategy framework, and the alignment of operational elements. In order to identify a future innovation strategy, it is vital to check each individual element and develop a roadmap for change.Design/methodology/approachThe literature relating to different innovation strategies and coordination mechanisms is reviewed to identify four different ambidextrous designs in support of implementing innovation. These build on organizational and individual approaches and match them with different types of coordination. Case vignettes are used to illustrate the different designs.FindingsThe discussion shows that firms have an innate propensity to adhere to specific types of innovation, which compose their archetypes. While change between archetypes is possible, it only yields success if both innovation strategy and operational elements are consistently readjusted to the new archetype design. Like every change process, this is not an easy undertaking.Originality/valueThis paper addresses the need to examine innovation from a holistic perspective and helps to overcome pitfalls arising from coordination deficits. These pitfalls may relate to an overemphasis on personal qualities, a disconnected or detached approach to other organizational members, or a misperception of reality.
New media: debunking the myths
Authors: Jackson Stuart E. 
Published: December 2009

PurposeThis article describes emerging trends in the usage of new media – internet, mobile broadband, e‐commerce, internet‐enabled entertainment, social networking and others – and outlines implications for commercial companies seeking to communicate more effectively with their customers and media companies seeking to develop new business models. The article includes the findings from a proprietary survey of new media usage among 2,100 US households.Design/methodology/approachIn this article, the author leverages the findings from a proprietary survey of new media usage conducted by L.E.K. Consulting. The author then draws strategic implications for both commercial users of new media and media companies themselves.FindingsKey findings from the survey are: new media are not only for the young. In fact, internet users in the 50‐64 age demographic spend more time online than the those in the 18‐24 age group. Traditional demographic segmentation based on age and income level does not work well to describe new media usage – instead membership in specific technology segments (e.g. “iPhone Nation”) – provides a better framework to describe target segments. New media usage has expanded to include all income levels, with almost half of the heaviest new media users reporting incomes below $25,000. Games have become a much more broad‐based activity, with almost everyone engaging in some kind of new media gaming activity.Originality/valueThe key message of this article is that usage of new media have become ubiquitous across all categories of customers. The author provides a range of specific recommendations to help companies embrace this change, identify new untapped opportunities and unlock new value for customers and shareholders.
Prediction kills
Authors: Marren Patrick 
Published: December 2009

PurposeTo emphasize the importance of assessing impacts, rather than focusing on probabilities, in strategy.Design/methodology/approachThe paper presented is a viewpoint/opinion/column.FindingsThis column attempts to demonstrate that attempts to predict certain types of outcomes through complicated mathematical models can actually be dangerous, because they induce in decision‐makers a false sense of security and take their focus off of the potentially huge impacts of the prediction being wrong.Originality/valueThe paper presents an alternative way of viewing future uncertainty to the dominant spreadsheet‐model quantitative predictive approach.
Technology and privacy erosion in United States libraries: a personal viewpoint
Authors: Zimerman Martin 
Published: December 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe how technology, in libraries in the USA, erodes privacy on a number of levels. It aims to use examples to point out directly how and where the privacy issue can impact on daily lives.Design/methodology/approachThe literature review encompassed many articles and books on the issues of privacy and anonymity, and the effects of sometimes invisible data leaks.FindingsThere were complex issues dealing with vendors and hackers accessing private information and subsequent use of the private data collected.Research limitations/implicationsOnly small indicators of the overall problem have been seen. Much more has to be investigated and learned.Practical implicationsThose who agree with this point of view substantiated by research can learn to protect themselves more effectively when “online.”Originality/valueAlthough much has been written about the problem, few articles offer concrete solutions to the problems.
A case study in reference list accuracy
Authors: Gatten Raida 
Published: December 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to replicate and extend research on reference list accuracy to determine whether the same phenomenon exists across disciplines and whether similar conclusions can be drawn.Design/methodology/approachThree hypotheses were tested and verified to determine consistency of findings from previous studies and across disciplines. A fourth hypothesis was introduced to investigate the impact of an increasing number of citations to internet resources.FindingsThe study demonstrates some similar patterns to previously reported research. However, the existence of errors in references to journal articles usually did not prevent locating an article. More significantly for fashion scholarship, there were a higher number of citations to URLs than journal articles. Given the high rate of irretrievability for the URL citations in the study, this may have a negative impact on future intellectual contributions.Research limitations/implicationsIf decreasing internet content persistence continues, scholarship credibility will be increasingly difficult to maintain. Further research should investigate the retrievability of websites if URLs are incorrectly referenced, given other information provided in the references.Practical implicationsNot only should authors submit the first page or title page of all referenced print materials to editors for reference list accuracy verification, print‐outs of referenced web sites including the URL and access date should be provided.Originality/valueIrretrievability rates of citations to internet URLs were found to be substantially higher than those of journal articles. This should be of concern to all authors of scholarly works.
Public libraries and popularisation of science
Authors: Vrana Radovan 
Published: December 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present the findings from the research carried out among the directors of Croatian public libraries about cooperation between public libraries and the academic community and about promotion of science in Croatian public libraries. Owing to their number, strategic position in society and the skills and knowledge of librarians, public libraries have an opportunity to cooperate more intensively with the scientific community, expand their holdings with science‐related content and to offer new services. Some already cooperate with the Croatian scientific community by participating in joint research projects and in promoting science. Although cooperation with the scientific community is not among their priorities, Croatian public libraries are enthusiastic to continue with this type of activity.Design/methodology/approachThe first part of the paper offers an introduction followed by a short review of the current position of public libraries in society and possibilities for strengthening their position by cooperating with the scientific community (in the second part of the paper). The third part introduces the research among the directors of Croatian public libraries followed by the presentation of the findings of the same research. An online survey consisting of 19 closed questions was used as a method of research. An e‐mail invitation to participate in the research was sent to all public libraries in Croatia.Practical implicationsThe outcome of the research may serve as an orientation to the members of the Croatian academic community when planning new cooperation with public libraries and vice versa. The findings of the research may also serve as an orientation to the directors of Croatian public libraries when considering expansions of their holdings with new material related to science and in the development of new offline and online services.FindingsThe strategic position of public libraries in society makes them of interest for promotion of results of developments in many areas of human endeavour, including science, by using their holdings, services and premises. According to the research findings, public libraries participate actively in popularisation of science by using their existing holdings and services. Public libraries in Croatia are promoting science actively and are participating in scientific projects led by scientific institutions. Their holdings contain popular science titles, and they offer services to facilitate access to scientific information. Public libraries included in the survey plan to continue with the promotion of science, as they believe that this activity is important for them.Originality/valueThe paper aims to advance understanding of the role of public libraries in Croatia and their role in promotion of science, and contributes to the growth of library and information science literature on topics related to public libraries.
Extending media literacy: a new direction for libraries
Authors: Nijboer Jelke , Hammelburg Esther 
Published: December 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to emphasise the importance for libraries to address the issue of media literacy in the internet age. The library must claim its key expert role in the field of literacy. The library can function as a platform and playground for consuming and producing media content.Design/methodology/approachResearch has been carried out on theory, policy and practice in the field of media literacy. The paper provides an overview of ideas on new skills and competences that should be taught to make people media‐literate.FindingsThe paper shows that attention on the issue of media literacy is increasing. Academics and political institutions alike stress the importance of media literacy for participation in society and full citizenship. Libraries must claim their expert position in this field as various organisations outside the library have initiated projects and products on media literacy in recent years.Practical implicationsLibrary management should develop policies on media literacy and personnel should be trained in essential media literacy skills. Collaboration and knowledge sharing in media literacy between libraries and other organisations are essential.Originality/valueThe paper provides a brief overview of theory and policy on media literacy.
Librarians' perceptions on the use of electronic resources at Catalan academic libraries
Authors: Ollé Candela , Borrego Ángel 
Published: December 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to expand on previous quantitative and qualitative research into the use of electronic information resources and its impact on the information behaviour of academics at Catalan universities.Design/methodology/approachA focus group was set up, comprising seven members of the staff of five Catalan academic libraries.FindingsParticipants confirmed the increase in the amount of journal reading among academics, due to the increase in the number of electronic journals available and the improvement in the tools for locating and accessing this information, especially off‐campus access. Librarians were well aware of the importance of internet search engines as the first information source for academics. They regretted having failed to provide users with a single interface to all information products. Academics' perceptions of the usefulness of bibliographic management software have increased dramatically during the last few years, especially among PhD students. Finally, librarians stated that most of the complaints they receive from users were to do with platform breakdowns, difficulties in accessing resources off‐campus, and discontinued resources.Originality/valueWhile a large number of studies have measured the use of electronic journals and databases and have surveyed users, few studies have involved librarians in order to triangulate these results.
Librarians and transportationists: views and usage of US transportation database
Authors: Ostrander Margaret , Kleppe Sarah 
Published: December 2009

PurposeTransportation librarians name the Transportation Information Research Services (TRIS) database as a critical resource to meet research needs of the US transportation community. This paper seeks to question the claim with evidence from a small‐scale pilot study seeking to answer the question, “How is TRIS Online meeting the needs of transportation professionals?” The paper also aims to offer an outline of the information‐seeking behaviours of transportationists who participated in the pilot study.Design/methodology/approachUsing a mixed‐methods pilot study, researchers present observed information‐seeking behaviours of transportation professionals, compared with formal studies about the user group and the consensus of library and information professionals who serve the community.FindingsQuestions remain about the efficacy of TRIS serving its target audience. The results demonstrate that search results received mixed reviews from users and they favoured keyword searching to the near total exclusion of the sophisticated information retrieval features that librarians/information professionals maintain.Research limitations/implicationsThe study focuses on a specific, one‐time interaction between a small pool of professionals and an online database. The results are highly valuable but should not be generalized to describe the information‐seeking behaviour of all transportation professionals.Practical implicationsThe researchers recommend that all elements of this pilot study remain, should the project be reproduced on a larger scale; it provides a feasible framework and yields data necessary for extensive analysis.Originality/valueBaldwin notes, “Although there is a general assumption that a large portion of transportation‐related materials are available on the internet, few, if any, studies have been done on the topic. For most of the transportation community TRIS Online is seen as the most important single means of identifying transportation‐related information resources”.
American Library Association Conference 2009: Encounters with library Literati, Glitterati, Gelati, and Discipuli
Authors: Fran Daley Mary 
Published: December 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide a flavor of the content of the American Library Association Annual Conference held in Chicago in July 2009.Design/methodology/approachThis is a first time conference attendee's description of the issues, content, networking, speakers and participants of this conference. The future and purpose of libraries are discussed.FindingsThis major conference covered many topical issues and themes that are applicable to librarians, information professionals, and library students internationally. It facilitated many valuable networking opportunities.Originality/valueThe paper is a conference report of value to librarians and information professionals, as the variety of themes apply to the various aspects of the library and information professions and education.