Jillinda J. Kidwell

Bio: Jillinda J. Kidwell is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Higher education & Trend analysis. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 2 publications receiving 487 citations.

Reinventing the university : managing and financing institutions of higher education 1998

Abstract: Real-world solutions to the strategic problems confronting institutions of higher learning in the Digital Age.Powerful market forces are rapidly expanding the landscape of higher education. At issue is the traditional resident institution learning to accommodate a growing trend towards online and video education. In this age of rampant technological advancement, new standards for learning products and experiences will be developed and only the expeditionary institutions will be able to compete. In this stand-alone supplement to PricewaterhouseCoopers' Reinventing the University, a high-profile group of administrators, educators, and business people explore the competitive challenges facing today's colleges and universities and outline proven strategies for meeting those challenges head-on.Never losing sight of the unique fiscal and regulatory demands associated with managing an institution of higher education, these experts explore an array of strategic issues of vital concern to administrators, including: Applying lessons learned from the healthcare revolution to higher education Transformational strategy: structuring your organization to take full advantage of new technologies and emerging market opportunities Expeditionary strategies for testing hypotheses and developing core competencies Forming partnerships and alliances with other schools and corporations Personalized marketing and other mass customization techniques for cultivating a loyal customer base.Reinventing the University is a valuable source of insights and ideas for college administrators and board members, as well as management and financial consultants who work with institutions of higher learning.

Knowledge sharing amongst academics in UK universities

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the limited previous research on knowledge sharing in universities, by profiling the attitudes of and intentions towards knowledge sharing of UK academics, and by profiling their views of some of the factors that might be expected to impact on knowledge sharing activitiesDesign/methodology/approach – A questionnaire‐based survey was used to gather a profile of UK academics' attitudes and intentions towards knowledge sharing and related factors, including expected rewards and associations, expected contribution, normative beliefs on knowledge sharing, leadership, structure, autonomy, affiliation to institution, affiliation to discipline, and technology platform Responses were received from 230 academics in 11 universitiesFindings – Respondents had positive attitudes towards knowledge sharing and their intentions in this area were also good This may be related to their belief that knowledge sharing will improve and extend their relationships with c

Globalization and Higher Education

Abstract: The question of the role of higher education in society and culture today is linked, in this article, with two parallel processes: the questioning of the nation-state in the global age and the gradual decomposition of the welfare state in the majority of the OECD countries. What is currently happening is, erst, a major redeenition of the general responsibilities of the state vis-a`-vis the familiar type of society characterized by the welfare state and, second, a major revision in thinking about the role of the state in contemporary politics and economies brought about by globalization processes (and hence the possible demise of the nation-state). The modern German-inspired university in the form in which it exists in Europe is certainly affected by the two processes. The aim of this article is to discuss higher education in this particular context.

Knowledge management and measurement: a critical review

Abstract: Purpose – Knowledge is the currency of the current economy, a vital organisational asset and a key to creating a sustainable competitive advantage. The consequent interest in knowledge management (KM) has spurred an exponential increase in publications covering a broad spectrum of diverse and overlapping research areas. The purpose of this paper is to provide a literature review and categorised analysis of the rapidly growing number of KM publications, and offer a comprehensive reference for new-comers embarking on research in the field with a particular focus on the area of knowledge measurement. Design/methodology/approach – A total of 350 articles published in peer-reviewed journals over the last decade are carefully reviewed, analysed and categorised according to their specific subject matter in the KM context. Findings – KM research tends to fall in one of five categories: Ontology of Knowledge and KM, Knowledge Management Systems, Role of Information Technology, Managerial and Social issues, and Kno...