If you want to explore how a group of people think, online discussion boards or forums can be a fantastic resource. Easy to access and full of insights, they provide a researcher with uninhibited access to the thoughts, beliefs, and interactions of a particular group.
An Australian survey found that 48% of respondents who had experienced domestic violence disclosed it to a manager or supervisor, and only 10% found their response helpful.
Workplaces play a significant role when it comes to the support of women and men who a...
Through the course of our work at Rapid Context we speak with smart, motivated women from all walks of life about the ups and downs of their careers in male-dominated workplaces. Something that has come up regularly in such conversations is their struggle identifying a...
We know from the research, and our own experience, that investing in monitoring and evaluation is a smart strategy for organisations attempting to solve long-term wicked problems and complex organisational culture issues. It makes sense for organisations spending milli...
What is a culture of silence and how can organisations break this silence?
Organisational research supports the view that voice as a behaviour is often sensitive to situational contexts that either promote or prohibit voice. But at the same time, employees remain silent...
In recent decades, we have seen many researchers grappling with questions about their research impact for policy and practice. Often a lack of understanding of the complexity of policy-making discourse and the inability to respond quickly to real world challenges pose...
Does your organisation embody and uphold its values?
Organisational values refer to both actual and espoused values. A small number of organisations are very clear about what their espoused values are. They promote them through their internal and external communications...
As a working parent, I feel grateful every day for our workplace which takes a truly innovative approach to managing staff. Rapid Context is led by Dr Samantha Crompvoets, a sociologist and entrepreneur who hasn’t shied away from putting what she knows from research in...
While playing with Lego might not be a prerequisite for a career in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), it does bring together a range of skillsets such as creativity, problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills which have been ident...
