Tony Wall

Broadly, a Public-Private Partnership (or PPP) is any collaboration between the public and private sector, but research in the UK has tended to focus on those that have been used for major infrastructure projects, such as roads, schools, and hospitals. This book compares and contrasts PPP research in the UK with that of cases in the USA, including interviews with some of the key stakeholders (decision makers in the public sector, contractors, and users) of PPPs in North America, and observations of PPPs in action (such as schools and roads). No prior major studies have compared the UK and USA when it comes to the development and operation of PPPs, and this book fills a gap in the literature, addressing a number of key questions, including: Is the private sector viewed with less suspicion in the USA when it comes to projects that would normally fall under the aegis of the public sector? How do politics affect PPPs? How do key players in the PPP process define project success, determine the merits and drawbacks of the initiative, and deal with controversial elements of the scheme such as value for money and risk transfer? The result is a volume that offers practical advice for the future development of PPPs in the UK.

“This book takes the reader through the challenges of working with teams, the various contexts and understanding of what team effectiveness means. It provides support for team leaders, managers, supervisors and practitioners alike and therefore it is a ‘must read’ for all those in these roles.” Professor Bob Garvey, Leeds Business School, UK“This book confirms to me that great team leaders and team managers have a coaching mindset, coaching skills and coaching behaviours at their core. This book demonstrates how best to be ‘coach-minded’ and gives lots of advice on how to be an excellent manager as coach (MAC) in terms of fostering confidence, humility, learning and exchange within a team.” Dr Jenni Jones, Associate Professor in Coaching and Mentoring, University of Wolverhampton, UKIn today’s ever-changing workplace, it is important for managers and team leadersto be able to navigate challenges arising from unproductive or dysfunctional behaviour among team members. A Coach’s Guide to Team Building applies a unique coaching perspective to tackle the complex issues facing teams and their leaders. Applying psychology principles in coaching and coaching leadership has the potential to help managers adapt to hybrid teams, flexible working and portfolio careers. With insightful case studies and the utilisation of interview data throughout, this book contains practical tools, offers solutions to real team problems and shares key learnings from coaching, psychology and professional practice. The interviewees spanned multiple sectors, with insights into industries such as banking, education and engineering, readers can benefit from the flexible, effective approach to successfully creating and leading teams. The book:- Provides a range of practical tools, from ‘how-to’ guides to checklists- Explores the challenges of building diversity and inclusivity into any team- Covers a range of industries and team dynamicsThe unique blend of expertise and insight from the authors will benefit academics, coaching practitioners, and team leaders alike. Whether you are an experienced team leader or novice manager, this book offers solutions to problems facing real teams. Helen Smith is Faculty Head of Coaching and Mentoring in the Department of People and Performance at Manchester Metropolitan University. UK. Helen previously served as a Board Member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) UK for over two years and is a founding member of The Greater Manchester Coaching Hub (GMCH). Tony Wall is Professor at Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University, UK and holds visiting roles in Sweden and Vietnam. Tony has published 200+ works, including global policy reports for EMCC Global. He has received numerous accolades including the Advance-HE National Teaching Fellowship and Santander International Research Excellence Awards.

Žižek demands we take a long, hard look at the painful reality of education in contemporary capitalist society, and to actively seek out its ‘trouble in paradise’: Why is it education is supposedly failing to meet the demands of our society? Why is it there are record levels of stress for teachers? Why is it there is a record level of complaints from our university students? How is it now possible to compare a higher education course with a vacuum cleaner, toaster or television? This book illuminates aspects of Žižek’s ideas which sheds light into these modern challenges and tensions in education, and considers alternative ways forward. Though Žižek frustrates as much as he inspires with his own recipe of Lacan, Hegel and Marx, this book aims to give an entry route into Žižekian critique of education, a topic area he very rarely directly talks about.

The Business Briefings series offers authoritative introductory textbooks in core business topics. Covering the basics and providing springboards to further study, the books take a no-nonsense practical approach, and are ideal as accessible introductions or as revision guides. This book explains what is required for carrying out a successful research project. Clear and well-structured, it allows students to quickly grasp key concepts in research methodology, taking them through the various stages of developing a dissertation in a step-by-step guide. Key benefits:- Provides a concise and cogent guide to a challenging subject area- Provides a step-by-step guide to writing a dissertationProfessor Peter Stokes is Deputy Dean at Chester Business School, University of Chester, UK. Dr Tony Wall is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at Chester Business School, University of Chester, UK.'This book is a masterpiece of clarity. It brings to life research methodology as exciting exploration. Its approach is engaging, stimulating and stretching. The book demystifies research methods and makes them accessible. It is an essential text for all those developing their research approach.' – Peter Shaw, University of Chester and Newcastle University, UK'This is an excellent account of the use of a variety of research methods in academic studies as well as in practical business settings. Stokes and Wall have made accessible, informative and interesting what is often seen as a difficult part of producing a dissertation or building evidence to support a business case.' – Wes Harry, Cass Business School, City University London, UK 'Stokes and Wall adapt the best research methods expertise and craft it into an approachable, accessible text. Their blend of instruction, examples, and vignettes enables readers to develop a thorough understanding of the content.' – Mitchell J. Larson, Lancashire Business School, University of Central Lancashire, UK

Broadly, a Public-Private Partnership (or PPP) is any collaboration between the public and private sector, but research in the UK has tended to focus on those that have been used for major infrastructure projects, such as roads, schools, and hospitals. This book compares and contrasts PPP research in the UK with that of cases in the USA, including interviews with some of the key stakeholders (decision makers in the public sector, contractors, and users) of PPPs in North America, and observations of PPPs in action (such as schools and roads). No prior major studies have compared the UK and USA when it comes to the development and operation of PPPs, and this book fills a gap in the literature, addressing a number of key questions, including: Is the private sector viewed with less suspicion in the USA when it comes to projects that would normally fall under the aegis of the public sector? How do politics affect PPPs? How do key players in the PPP process define project success, determine the merits and drawbacks of the initiative, and deal with controversial elements of the scheme such as value for money and risk transfer? The result is a volume that offers practical advice for the future development of PPPs in the UK.