Whether you are working to solve a unique organizational issue or contributing to theory, the research design framework will help you align the “DNA” of your study to deliver the insights you need. The research framework includes nine components with clear linkages. Each of the nine components links to the previous and subsequent components and the conceptual framework. The components form two groups – the “T” or the foundation of the problem, purpose, research questions, and conceptual framework, and the “U” or methodology, including the literature review, overall approach, data collection, data analysis, and drawing conclusions.
Framework
“I use terms like ‘canvas’ and ‘design’ because research requires both analytical and creative knowledge, skills, and abilities. There is no one best way to conduct research, and the answer to ALL research methods questions is, ‘it depends.’” (Latham, 2022).
While this framework provides structure to facilitate the development of an aligned and internally consistent research design, developing a good research design is an iterative and often “messy” process. Download the free eBook for a more detailed description of the Research Design Framework.
Research Agenda
My research agenda focuses on two interrelated areas of leading transformation and organization design. Shaped by my professional interests and practice, research literature, and collaboration with other researchers, research projects provide insights to improve organizational designs and the design process. The three articles below provide additional insights into my research interests.
Selected Publications
Building Bridges between Researchers and Practitioners: A Collaborative Approach to Research in Performance Excellence. Quality Management Journal.
Insights on the Future of Quality Management Research. Quality Management Journal.
Leadership for Quality and Innovation: Challenges, Theories, and a Framework for Future Research. Quality Management Journal.
Research Canvas Book
The Research Canvas is a FREE ebook about the “art” and “science” of research design. It is a “how-to” guide for getting the “DNA” of your research study designed and aligned before writing more detailed descriptions of the methodology. The book emerged from my experience in doing my research over the past several years and helping other researchers learn the “craft” of research. The book addresses the nine components of the research design framework. | Read More
