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Practical Contributions of the Systems-Based Evolutionary Learning Laboratory to Knowledge and Stakeholder Management

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  • Tuan M. Ha

    (The University of Adelaide Business School)

  • Ockie J. H. Bosch

    (The University of Adelaide Business School
    SysPrac Pty Ltd.
    Systemic Excellence Group)

  • Nam C. Nguyen

    (The University of Adelaide Business School
    SysPrac Pty Ltd.
    Malik)

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This paper reports on a case study on improving the quality of life for women smallholder farmers in Vietnam, using the systems-based Evolutionary Learning Laboratory (ELLab) approach. The study aims to provide evidence of practical contributions of the ELLab to project stakeholder and knowledge management through the case study. A transformative learning framework was developed to provide initial reflections on the planning phase of the project. Practical contributions of the ELLab process to stakeholder identification and management, and knowledge creation during project planning and implementation are discussed. Strong evidence was found of transformations in awareness and perspectives amongst project actors that subsequently led to systemic and executable action plans. This clearly proved the value of the ELLab approach in informal transformative learning.

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  • Tuan M. Ha & Ockie J. H. Bosch & Nam C. Nguyen, 2016. "Practical Contributions of the Systems-Based Evolutionary Learning Laboratory to Knowledge and Stakeholder Management," Systemic Practice and Action Research, Springer, vol. 29(3), pages 261-275, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:syspar:v:29:y:2016:i:3:d:10.1007_s11213-015-9363-2
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