Peter Smith: Publications & Presentations

PUBLICATIONS

• Smith, P., Getting Started As A Learning Organization, in Watkins K.E. and Marsick, V.J., Sculpting The Learning Organization, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, 1993

• Drew, S.A.W. & Smith, P., The Learning Organization: Change Proofing and Strategy, The Learning Organization, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1995

• Drew, S.A.W. & Smith P., The New Logistics Management: Transformation Through Organizational Learning, Logistics Information Management, Vol. 8 No. 1, 1995

• Peters, J. & Smith, P., Developing High Potential Staff - An Action Learning Approach, J. Workplace Learning, Vol. 8, No. 3, 1996

• Smith, P.A.C. and Saint-Onge, H., The Evolutionary Organization: Avoiding A Titanic Fate, The Learning Organization, Vol. 3, No. 4, 1996 .... Awarded Best Paper in Journal, 1997 MCB Literati Awards.

• Smith, P.A. and Levinson, S.L., Business Simulations Are Not Just For Finance, Organizations & People, Vol. 3, No. 3, 1996

• Smith, P.A.C. and Peters, J., The Corporate Leadership Crisis: Break Out This Way, The Learning Organization, Vol. 4, No. 2, 1997 - Cited in ANBAR "Hall of Fame: Best Practical Applications" http://www.anbar.co.uk/awards/citations/

• Smith, P.A.C., Q'ing Action Learning: More On Minding Our Ps and Qs, Management Decision, Vol. 35, No. 5, 1997

• Smith, P.A.C. and Peters V.J., Action Learning - Worth A Closer Look, Ivey Business Quarterly, Autumn 1997

• Smith, P.A.C., Performance Learning, Management Decision, Vol. 35, No. 10, 1997

• Smith P A C, Peters V J, Action Learning Is Worth A Closer Look, Business Quarterly, Vol. 62, No. 1, Autumn 1997 - Cited in ANBAR "Hall of Fame: Best Practical Applications" http://www.anbar.co.uk/awards/citations/

• Peters, J. and Smith, P.A.C., Learn To Ask The Right Questions, J. Workplace Learning, Vol. 10, No. 3, 1998

• Smith, P.A.C., Systemic Knowledge Management: Managing Organizational Assets For Competitive Advantage, J. Knowledge Management Practice, April, 1998 ; www.tlainc.com/jkmpv1.htm

• Smith, P.A.C., Systemic Knowledge Management - Managing Organizational Assets For Competitive Advantage, Asian Strategy Leadership Institute Review, Vol. 6, 1998

• Drew, S.A.W., and Smith, P.A.C., The New Logistics Management: Transformation Through Organizational Learning, International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, Vol. 28, No. 9/10, 1998

• Smith, P.A.C., and Peters, J., Learning About Service Quality, Managing Service Quality, Vol. 8, No. 2, 1998; reprinted in Global Anthological Journal of Action Learning, Vol. 2, No. 2, 1998

• Smith, P.A.C., Action Learning: Praxiology Of Variants, Industrial & Commercial Training, Vol. 30, No. 7, 1998

• Peters, J., and Smith, P.A.C., Action Learning and the Leadership Development Challenge, J. Workplace Learning, Vol. 10, No. 6/7, 1998

• Smith, P.A.C. & Tosey, P., Assessing The Learning Organization - Part 1: Theoretical Foundations, The Learning Organization, Vol. 6, No. 2, 1999

• Tosey, P. & Smith, P.A.C., Assessing The Learning Organization - Part 2: Exploring Practical Assessment Approaches, The Learning Organization, Vol. 6, No. 3, 1999

• Smith, Peter A. C., The Learning Organization Ten Years On: A Case Study, The Learning Organization, Vol. 6, No. 5, 1999

• Smith, Peter A.C. & Day, Abby, Strategic Planning As Action Learning, Organisations & People, Vol. 7, No. 1, 2000

• O'Neil, J. and Smith, P.A., Action Learning: Real Work, Real Learning, ASTD What Works On Line, 1Q2000, http://www.astd.org/virtual_community/research/What_Works/

• Smith, Peter A.C., Action Learning And Reflective Practice In Project Environments That Are Related To Leadership Development, Management Learning Quarterly, Vol. 32, No. 1, 2001

• Smith, Peter A.C. and Sharma, M., Developing Personal Responsibility and Leadership Traits in All Your Employees, Part 1: Shaping and Harmonizing The High-Performance Drivers, Management Decision, Vol. 40, No. 8, 2002

• Smith, Peter A.C. and Sharma, M., Developing Personal Responsibility and Leadership Traits in All Your Employees, Part 2: Optimally Shaping and Harmonizing Focus, Will and Capability, Management Decision, Vol. 40, No. 9, 2002

• Smith, Peter A.C. and Sharma, M., A Performance-Based Approach to Knowledge Management, Part 1,March, 2002; http://www.tlainc.com/jkmpv3.htm

• Smith, Peter A.C.and Sharma, M., A Performance-Based Approach to Knowledge Management, Parts 2, March, 2002; http://www.tlainc.com/jkmpv3.htm

• Smith, Peter A.C.and Sharma, M., A Performance-Based Approach to Knowledge Management, Parts 3, March, 2002; http://www.tlainc.com/jkmpv3.htm

• Smith, Peter A.C.and Sharma, M., Rationalizing The Promotion Of Non-Rational Behaviors In Organizations, The Learning Organization, Vol. 9, No. 5, 2002

• Smith, P.A.C., and McLaughlin, M., Succeeding With Knowledge Management: Getting The People Factors Right, Proceedings: 6th World Congress on Intellectual Capital & Innovation, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, January 16, 2003

• Smith, P.A.C.and O'Neil, J., A Review of Action Learning Literature 1994 - 2000, Part 1 - Bibliography and Comments, J. Workplace Learning, Vol. 15, No. 2, 2003

• Smith, P.A.C.and O'Neil, J., A Review of Action Learning Literature 1994 - 2000, Part 2 - Signposts into the Literature, J. Workplace Learning, Vol. 15, No. 4, 2003

• Smith, P.A.C., Éxito en la Gestión del Conocimiento: La Importancia de las relaciones (Successful Knowledge Management: The Importance of Relationships), Sociedad & Conocimiento, Año 1, No. 1, Diciembre, 2003

• Smith, P.A.C., Guest editorial: Special Issue, “Implications of Complexity and Chaos Theories for Organizations That Learn”, The Learning Organization, Vol. 10, No. 6, 2003

• Smith, P.A.C. and McLaughlin, M., Knowledge Management: People Are Important! January, 2004; http://www.tlainc.com/jkmpv5.htm

• Smith, P.A.C. and McLaughlin, M., Knowledge Management: Getting The People-Factors Right, Organisations & People, Vol. 11, No. 1, 2004

• Smith, P.A.C., Organisational Change Elements of Establishing, Facilitating and Supporting CoP: Knowledge Management, CoP and Social Capital, in Coakes, E. and Clarke, S. (Eds) (2005) “Encyclopedia of Communities of Practice in Information and Knowledge Management”, Idea Group, Hershey PA

• Smith, P.A.C., Collective Learning Within CoP, in Coakes, E. and Clarke, S. (Eds) (2005) “Encyclopedia of Communities of Practice in Information and Knowledge Management”, Idea Group, Hershey PA

• Smith, P.A.C., Enhancing Strategic Capital, in Coate, P. (Ed) (2005) “Handbook of Business Strategy”, Emerald Group Publishing, Bradford UK

• Smith, P.A.C., “Developing the ‘Adult’ Leader”; http://www.tlainc.com/ldrwhpap.htm reproduced in Boseman, G. (2005) “Field Management Seminar Notes: Developing New Leadership Competencies For Productivity & Profitability“, The American College

• Smith, P.A.C., Guest Editorial: Special Issue, “Knowledge Sharing”, The Learning Organization, Vol. 12, No. 6, 2005

• Smith, P.A.C., Knowledge Sharing & Strategic Capital: The Importance & Identification of Opinion Leaders, The Learning Organization, Vol. 12, No. 6, 2005

• Smith, P.A.C., Gestión del Conocimiento – La Importancia de los “Lideres de Opinión”: Implementing Knowledge Management - The Importance of “Opinion Leaders”, Sociedad & Conocimiento, Año 3, No. 5, Octubre, 2005

• Smith, P.A.C., Coakes, E., Obteniendo la Ventaja Competitiva: Cumunidades de Innovación: Gaining the Competitive Edge: Communities of Innovation, Sociedad & Conocimiento, Año 4, No. 7, Noviembre 2006

• Smith, P.A.C., Guest Editorial: Special Issue, “Facilitating Organizational Learning And Knowledge Management In Transnational Organizations”, The Learning Organization, Volume 13 Number 6, 2006

• Coakes, E., Smith, P.A.C., Developing Communities of Innovation by identifying Opinion Leaders, Special Issue “Communities Of Practice: One Size Fits All?” The Learning Organization, Vol. 14, No. 1, 2007

• Smith, P.A.C., Case Study: Planning As Learning, Action Learning Research and Practice, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2007

• Coakes, E., Smith, P.A.C., “Supporting Innovation: Communities of Practice and Change”; http://www.tlainc.com/jkmpv8si07.htm

• Smith, P.A.C., Guest Editorial: Special Issue, “The Relevance Of Systems Thinking And System Dynamics”, The Learning Organization, Vol. 14, No. 6, 2007

• Smith, P.A.C., Guest Editorial: Special Issue, “The Learning Organization turns 15: a retrospective”, The Learning Organization, Vol. 15, No. 6, 2008

• Coakes, E.W., Smith, P.A.C., Alwis, D., “Developing Inovative Practice in Service Industries” in Whitworth, B., de Moor, A. (Eds) “Handbook of Research on Socio-Technical Design And Social Networking Systems”, 2009

• Smith, P.A.C., Guest Editorial: Special Issue, “Social Networks and Social Networking”, The Learning Organization, Vol. 16, No. 6, 2009

• Smith, P.A.C., "Affective Factors For Successful Knowledge Management", International Journal of Sociotechnology & Knowledge Development, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2010

• Coakes, E., Smith, P.A.C., Alwis, D., "Leveraging Communities For Sustainable Innovation", International Journal of Sociotechnology & Knowledge Development, Vol. 2, No. 3, 2010

• Smith, P.A.C., Coakes, E., "Exploiting KM In Support Of Innovation And Change", in Eardley, A.A. (Ed), Knowledge Management And Innovation, IG Global Publishing, London, UK., 2010

• Smith, P.A.C., Sharicz, C.A. "Autopoiesis & Fluid Self-Organizing Networks In Business", Proceedings Business Complexity & The Global Leader Conference (BizCom 2010), Suffolk University, Boston, Mass. USA, October 18 - 20, 2010

• Coakes, E., Smith, P.A.C., Alwis, D., "Sustainable Innovation and Right to Market", Information Systems Management, Vol. 28, No. 1,  2011

• Smith, P.A.C., Guest Editorial, Special Issue, "Elements of Organizational Sustainability", The Learning Organization, Vol. 18, No. 1, 2011

• Smith, P.A.C., Sharicz, C., "The Shift Needed For Sustainability", The Learning Organization, Vol. 18, No. 1, 2011

• Smith, P.A.C., "Affective Factors for Successful Knowledge Management", in Coakes, E. (Ed), Knowledge Development and Social Change through Technology: Emerging Studies, IGI Global, Hershey, PA., March 2011

• Smith, P.A.C., "Strengthening And Enriching Audit Practice: The Socio-Technical Relevance Of 'Decision Leaders'", International Journal of Sociotechnology and Knowledge Development, Vol. 3, No. 2, 2011

• Smith, P.A.C., "Strategic Planning As Learning", Comunidad Iberoamericana de Sistemas de Conocimiento, Revista Electrónica, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2011

• Smith, P.A.C., Guest Editorial, "The Importance Of Organizational Learning For Organizational Sustainability",   The Learning Organization, Vol. 19, No. 1, 2012; 4-10.

• Pourdehnad, J., Smith, P.A.C., "Sustainability, Organizational Learning, And Lessons Learned From Aviation", The Learning Organization, Vol. 19, No. 1, 2012; 77-86.

• Smith, P.A.C., Cockburn, T., Dynamic Leadership Models for Global Business: Enhancing Digitally Connected Environments; Accepted for Publication January 2013,  Hershey: IGI Global

• Smith, P.A.C., Sharicz, C., "The Bi-Modal Organization: Balancing Autopoiesis and Fluid Social Networks for Sustainability", The Learning Organization. Vol. 20, No. 2, 2013.

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PRESENTATONS

• Smith, P.A., "The Organizational Learning System (OLS): A Systemic Approach To Realizing Your 'Ideal' Learning Organization", The Canadian Institute Conference On The Learning Organization, Toronto, Canada, June 21-22, 1993 (Published in Conference Proceedings)
• Smith, P.A., "The Learning Organization: A Theoretical Framework", The Institute Of Public Administration of Canada Conference On The Learning Organization, Regina, Canada, December 1, 1993
• Drew, S.A.W. and Smith P., Agile Competition: "Change Proofing" And Strategy, Creating The Agile Organization: Models, Metrics And Pilots, Agility Forum: 4th Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, 1995 (Published in Conference Proceedings)
• Smith, P.A.C., "Using Core Competencies To Build A Learning Organization", Canadian Institute Conference On Core Competencies And HR Management, Toronto, January 30-31, 1995 (Published in Conference Proceedings)
• Smith, P.A.C. and Birk, K., "Realizing Highly Self-Directed Work Teams: A Process for Defining and Developing Team Competency at CIBC", Canadian Institute Conference On Core Competencies And HR Management, Toronto, January 30-31, 1995 (Published in Conference Proceedings)
• Smith, P.A.C., Symposium: Using Technology To Support Strategic HR Management", Canadian Association Of Human Resource Systems Professionals, Toronto, June 15, 1995
• Drew, S.A.W. and Smith P., "Competitive Advantage Through Knowledge Management: A System Dynamics Approach", International Conference Of The System Dynamics Society, Boston, MA, 1996 (Published in Conference Proceedings)
• Smith, P.A.C., Learning To Lead Through Action Learning", Annual Conference; International Foundation For Action Learning - Canada, Toronto, October 30-31, 1997
• Smith, P.A.C., "Reflection: The Indispensable Element", First International LIM Conference, Cartagena, Columbia, April 1-4, 1998
• Smith, P.A.C., "Action Learning In Action", Conference Board of Canada, Toronto, Canada, April 30, 1998
• Smith, P.A.C., "Executive Performance Management", INSIGHT Conference, Competency Based Performance Management, Toronto, May 27-28, 1998
• Smith, P.A.C., "Building Real Capability Through Action Learning", Annual Conference; International Foundation For Action Learning - Canada, Toronto, September 17-18, 1998
• Smith P.A.C. and Schubert, R., "Toward An Evolutionary Consulting Philosophy", KPMG HRCG National Conference, Toronto, October 15-17, 1998
• Smith, P.A.C., "Action Learning; The Best Way To Learn Might Just Be By Doing", 37th Annual BC Human Resources Management Association Conference On Pathways To The Future, Whistler, BC, May 5-7, 1999
• Smith, P.A.C., "Creating Our International Action Learning Framework", Conference of International Foundation For Action Learning - Worldwide, Klippan, Sweden, May 20-22, 1999
• Smith P.A.C., "The Learning Organization: Ten Years On", Lebanese American University Management Conference On Learning Organizations: Management Concepts, Strategies, and Applications, Beirut-Lebanon, June 4-5 1999
• Smith, P.A.C., "Action Learning And Reflective Practice", Symposium - Project Based Learning: Using Reflective Practices To Enhance Learning Outcomes, Academy Of Management Conference (MED, ODC, MC Divisions), Chicago, August 9-11, 1999
• Smith, P.A.C., "Leadership Development At Canadian National Rail: An Action Learning Approach", 3rd Annual Conference; International Foundation For Action Learning - Canada, Edmonton, October 21 - 22, 1999
• Smith, P.A.C., and Day, A., "Strategic Planning As Action Learning", Strategy 2000: Linking New Strategy To Organizational Transformation, Conference Board of Canada, Toronto, Canada, November 29, 2000
• Smith, P.A.C., Keynote Address "Action Learning - Past, Present and Future" International Foundation For Action Learning Conference "Action Learning, Management Courses, Business Value" Manchester UK, November 30, 2000
• Smith, P.A.C., Workshop "Strategic Planning As Action Learning" International Foundation For Action Learning Conference "Action Learning, Management Courses, Business Value" Manchester UK, November 30, 2000
• Smith, P.A.C., Keynote Address "Action Learning - Issues & Actions To Facilitate Global Learning", International Community of Action Learners (ICAL), 2nd Bi-Annual Conference, Toronto, August 22-24, 2001
• Smith, P.A.C., Workshop "Cultivating A Knowledge Sharing And Learning Culture; Building A Better Workplace", Environment Canada, Ottawa, March 28, 2002
• Smith, P.A.C., Workshop "Creating Performance Excellence: Leveraging Personal Responsibility And Leadership", MiL, 25th Anniversary Conference, Klippan, Sweden, May 30 - June 1, 2002
• Smith, P.A.C., and McLaughlin, M., "Succeeding With Knowledge Management: Getting The People Factors Right", 6th World Congress on Intellectual Capital & Innovation, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, January 16, 2003
• Smith, P.A.C., "Knowledge Management: Opinion Leaders & Product Leverage", Invited Paper, Knowledge Management Forum - Best Practices, Kraft Europe, London, UK, February 25, 2004
• Smith, P.A.C., "The Small World Of Hubs, Spanners & Brokers", Invited Lecture, BCS 6th Annual Socio-technical Lecture Series, University of Westminster, London, UK, November 10, 2004
• Smith, P.A.C., "Using Network Visualization & Analysis To Enrich Leadership Development & Succession Planning", Canadian Society for Training & Development, 2006 National Symposium “Leadership Development & Succession Planning Strategy”, Calgary, May 4, 2006
• Coakes, E. and Smith, P.A.C., "Communities Of Practice And Change - Supporting Innovation", 1st International Conference, Future Challenges & Current Issues In Business Information, Organisation & Process Management, Centre for Business Information, Organisation and Process Management, University of Westminster Business School, London UK, 29 June 2006
• Coakes, E. and Smith, P.A.C., "Using Communities Of Practice For Sustainable Change Management: A Commentary", KMAC2006, 3rd Knowledge Management Aston Conference, Aston University, Birmingham, U.K., 17 July 2006
• Smith, P.A.C., "Enhancing A Central Bank’s Effectiveness Through Knowledge Management", Centre for Central Banking Studies Conference, Bank of England, London U.K., 19 – 20 December 2006
• Smith, P.A.C. and Coakes, E., "Gaining Competitive Advantage: Communities of Innovation", 28th McMaster World Congress, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, 24 - 26 January, 2007
• Coakes, E., Smith, P.A.C., Hine, M., Smith, S. and Ramirez, A. (Chair),"Socio-Tech Approach in Information Systems", Panel Session , ASAC Conference - IS Division, Ottawa, Canada, 3 June, 2007
• Coakes, E., Smith, P.A.C., Alwis, D., “Leveraging Communities for Sustainable Innovation”, The International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM) Conference “The Future of Innovation“, organised by ISPIM, hosted by The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, and supported by DANUBE - European Programmes for Training, Research and Technology and Ratio Strategy & Innovation Consulting, Vienna, Austria, 21-24 June 2009
• Smith, P.A.C., Sharicz, C.A., Right to Market™ (R2M™), The 25th World Trade Day, Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, June 16, 2010
• Smith, P.A.C., Sharicz, C.A., Autopoiesis & Fluid Self-Organizing Networks In Business, Business Complexity & The Global Leader Conference (BizCom 2010), Suffolk University, Boston, Mass. USA, October 18 - 20, 2010

• Smith, P.A.C., Keynote Lecture: The Sustainability Journey, Business Sustainability 2011, Povoa de Varzim, Portugal, June 22-24, 2011

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