Methodology
This chapter presents the methodology adopted for this study in four main sections. The first section describes the conceptual framework. The second section describes the research design and sample. The third section describes the methods of data collecti
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Design Leadership and Management A Case Study in Singapore
Garry Tan University of Western Australia, Australia and Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore and Anne Chapman University of Western Australia, Australia
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Figures and Tables
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Abbreviationsix Chapter 1: Overview of the Issues
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Introduction1 Background and Context 2 Rationale for the Study 3 Key Concepts and Definitions 7 Overview of the Research Aims, Questions, and Methods 14 Overview of the Findings 14 Conclusion15 Chapter 2: Background and Context
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Introduction17 Globalisation and the Rise of the Asian Economies 17 Transition from Information/Knowledge to Cultural/Creative Industries 21 International Trends in Design Policies 25 Singapore’s Transition to the Cultural and Creative Economy 28 The Singapore Government and Disciplinary Development 29 Conclusion31 Chapter 3: Literature Review
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Introduction33 Literature Theme 1: Transitions to Leadership and Management Positions 33 Literature Theme 2: Design Leadership Development Education 36 Literature Theme 3: Design Talent Management 38 Literature Theme 4: Design Community and Practice 39 Literature Theme 5: Design Policy and Strategy 44 Research Gaps 53 Conclusion53 Chapter 4: Methodology
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Introduction59 Conceptual Framework 59 Research Design 63 Methods of Data Collection and Analysis 68
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Trustworthiness and Ethical Considerations 72 Conclusion73 Chapter 5: Case Study Findings
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Introduction75 Case 1: Design Managers 78 Case 2: Design Consultants 83 Case 3: Design Entrepreneurs 87 Overarching Themes from the Case Studies 90 Perspectives of Design Leaders on the Design Profession in Singapore 95 Conclusion97 Chapter 6: Overview of Findings
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Introduction99 Findings on Design Leaders 99 Level 1 Findings: Design Leadership Transition (DLT) 100 Level 2 Findings: Design Leadership Development Programme (DLDP) 103 Level 3 Findings: War for Talents (WFT) 108 Level 4 Findings: Design Eco-System (ECO) 111 Level 5 Findings: Asian Design Hub (ADH) 114 Overview of Themes 118 Conclusion129 Chapter 7: Theory and Discussion
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Introduction131 Level 1 DLT Theory: Self-cultivation 132 Level 2 DLT Theory: Developing Expertise 13
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