Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Asare, A., Bannor, R., Yawson, R. M., & Bawole, J. N. (2022). Healthcare System Innovation. The Case of Adoption of Telemedicine in Ghana. International Journal of Business and Systems Research, 1/1: 1. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBSR.2022.10040286
Osafo, E., Paros, A., & Yawson, R. M. (2021). Valence–Instrumentality–Expectancy Model of Motivation as an Alternative Model for Examining Ethical Leadership Behaviors. SAGE Open, 11(2). https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440211021896
Yawson, R. M. (2021). Transformativism - A Paradigm whose time has come. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 32(1),7-9. https://doi.org/10.1002/HRDQ.21422
Osafo, E., & Yawson, R. M. (2021). The Dead Goat Syndrome in Organisations. International Journal of Business and Systems Research, 15(2), 143-162. https://doi.org/ 10.1504/IJBSR.2021.113415
Paros, A., Taylor, M., & Yawson, R. (2020). Enhancing student understanding of networks using experiential learning. Organization Management Journal. 17(4/5), 173-183. https://doi.org/10.1108/OMJ-05-2020-0930
Osafo, E., & Yawson, R. M. (2020). Tempered Radicalism as an Approach to Revisiting Indigenous Forms of Critical Human Resource Development. European Journal of Training and Development., 45(2/3), 259-283. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-03-2020-0049
Yawson, R. M. (2020). Strategic Flexibility Analysis of HRD Research and Practice Post COVID-19 Pandemic. Human Resource Development International. 23(4), 406–417. https://doi.org/10.1080/13678868.2020.1779169
Woldeab, D., Yawson, R. M., & Osafo, E. (2020). A Systematic Meta-Analytic Review of Thinking beyond the Comparison of Online Versus Traditional Learning. e-Journal of Business Education & Scholarship of Teaching (e-JBEST) 14(1), 1-24. DOI. 10.5281/zenodo.5079113. http://ejbest.org/articles/issue/28.
Yawson, R.M., Peterson, G. and Johnson-Kanda, I. (2020). Collective impact: dialogue at the interface of the colliding systems of philanthropy. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development.16(1), 1 - 21 https://doi.org/10.1504/WREMSD.2020.105528
Osafo, E. & Yawson, R. M. (2019). The role of HRD in university-community partnership for leadership development. European Journal of Training & Development. 43(5/6): 536 – 553. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-12-2018-0119
Woldeab, D., Yawson, R. M., & Woldeab, I. C. (2019). Work and Occupational Profile of Eastern African Immigrants in the United States: A Historical Overview. Human Resource Development International. 22(3), 305 – 315. https://doi.org/10.1080/13678868.2019.1570480
Peterson, G., Yawson, R. M., Sherman, J. & Johnson-Kanda, 1. (2018). A Systems Model of Using the Deliberate Leadership Framework for Addressing Wicked Problems. Int. J. Business and Systems Research, 12(3), 262-289. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBSR.2018.10010536
Yawson, R. M. (2017). Systematic Review to Identify Skill Needs for Agrifood Nanotechnology Workforce. Career and Technical Education Research, 42(3), 149 – 181. https://doi.org/10.5328/cter42.3.149.
Milde, K. & Yawson, R. M. (2017). Strategies for Social Media Use in Nonprofits. Journal of Management Policy and Practice. 18(1): 19-27. DOI: 10.33423/jmpp.v18i1.1779
Yawson, R. M., & Greiman, B. C. (2017). Strategic Flexibility Analysis of Agrifood Nanotechnology Skill Needs Identification. Technological Forecasting & Social Change. 118(C), 184 - 194. DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2017.02.019
Yawson, R. M. (2016). The Importance of Multimethods and Mixed Methods Research in Understanding Complexity in Leadership. Int. J. of Complexity in Leadership and Management. 3(4), 261-277. DOI: 10.1504/ijclm.2016.10008000
Yawson, R. M. & Greiman, B. C. (2016). A Systems Approach to Identify Skill Needs for Agrifood Nanotechnology: A Multiphase Mixed Methods Study. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 27(4), 517–545. DOI: 10.1002/hrdq.21266.
Yawson, R.M. (2015) ‘The ‘wicked problem construct’ for organizational leadership and development, Int. J. Business and Systems Research, 9(1), 67-85. DOI: 10.1504/IJBSR.2015.066812
Yawson, R. M. (2014). The Theory and Practice of Case-in-Point Teaching of Organizational Leadership. American Journal of Management, 14(1-2), 72–81.
Yawson, R. M. (2013). Systems Theory and Thinking as a Foundational Theory in Human Resource Development – A Myth or Reality? Human Resource Development Review. 12(1), 53 – 83. DOI: 10.1177/1534484312461634
Yawson, R. M. (2012). An epistemological framework for nanoscience and nanotechnology literacy. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 22(3):297 - 310. DOI: 10.1007/s10798-010-9145-1.
Quaye, W., Yawson, R., Ayeh, E., & Yawson, I. (2012). Climate change and food security: The role of biotechnology. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 12(5), 6354–6364.
Yawson, R. M. (2011). Africa’s Nanofuture: The Importance of Regionalism. International Journal of Nanotechnology, 8(6): 420 - 436. DOI: 10.1504/IJNT.2011.040185.
Yawson, R. M. (2011). Historical Antecedentsas Precedents for Nanotechnology Vocational Education Training and Workforce Development. Human Resource Development Review, 10(4): 417- 430. DOI: 10.1177/1534484311413072.
Yawson, R. M. (2010). Skill needs and human resources development in the emerging field of nanotechnology. Journal of Vocational Education & Training, 62(3), 285-296. doi:10.1080/13636820.2010.499474.
Yawson, R. M., & Kuzma, J. (2010). Systems Mapping of Consumer Acceptance of Agrifood Nanotechnology. Journal of Consumer Policy, 33 (4), 299-322. DOI: 10.1007/s10603-010-9134-5
Yawson, R. M., and Sutherland A. J. (2010). Institutionalizing Performance Management in R&D Organizations: Key Concepts and Aspects. Journal of Social Sciences, 22(3), 163-172. DOI: 10.1080/09718923.2010.11892797
Quaye, W., Yawson, I., Yawson, R. M., & Williams, I. E. (2009). Acceptance of biotechnology and social-cultural implications in Ghana. African Journal of Biotechnology, 8 (9), 1997-2003. DOI: 10.4314/AJB.V8I9.60466
Yawson, R. M., Quaye, W., Williams, I. E., & Yawson, I. (2008). A Stakeholder Approach to Investigating Public Perception and Attitudes towards Agricultural Biotechnology in Ghana. Tailoring Biotechnologies, 4(1/2), 55-70
Yawson, R. M., Amoa-Awua, W. K., Sutherland A. J., Smith D. R., and Noamesi S. K. (2006). Developing a Performance Measurement Framework to Enhance the Impact Orientation of the Food Research Institute, Ghana. R&D Management, 36(2), 161 – 172. DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9310.2006.00423.x
Yawson, R. M. (2004). Agricultural Biotechnology, Poverty Reduction and Food Security in Ghana. Biotech.Ghana, 3(1), 7-8 ISSN 0855-6245

Book Reviews in Peer-Reviewed Journals

Yawson, R. M. (2012). Leadership and Management Development: Developing Tomorrow's Managers. Human Resource Development International, 15(1), 131-134. DOI: 10.1080/13678868.2011.604957.
Yawson, R. M. (2011). Organizational Change: Themes and Issues. Human Resource Development International, 14(3), 363–366. DOI: 10.1080/13678868.2011.585072

OTHER INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Pathway to achieving economic growth & development outcomes and how the outcomes are driven by CHRD.

Book

Peterson, G., Yawson, R., JK, E., & Nicholls, J. (2020). Navigating Big Finance and Big Technology for Global Change. The Impact of Social Finance on the World’s Poor. Palgrave Studies in Impact Finance (1st ed.). Cham: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-40712-4

Book Chapters

Yawson, R. M.(2017). Leadership Development in South Africa. In A. Ardichvili & D. Khalil (Eds.), Leadership Development in Emerging Markets Economies (1st ed., p 93-109.). New York: Palgrave Macmillan. http://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-58003-0_6
Osafo, E., & Yawson, R. M. (2017). Leadership Development in Ghana: A new look at an old concept. In A. Ardichvili & K. Dirani (Eds.), Leadership Development in Emerging Markets Economies (1st ed., pp. 211–229). New York: Palgrave Macmillan. http://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-58003-0_12
Peterson, G., & Yawson, R. (2010). Colliding Systems, the Top Trillion and the Bottom Billion. In: G. Peterson (Editor), Wicked Problem Construct: Business and Social Sector Strategies for Global Change (Ch. 5, pp 52 – 75). UK: Headwaters Group/Said Business School, Oxford University.

Case Study

Peterson, G., & Yawson, R. (2014). The Triple Bottom-Line and Investing for Impact: The Case of Afram Plains District of Ghana. Case Centre. Wellesley, MA: Case Centre. Reference #: 714-006-8. http://www.thecasecentre.org/educators/products/view?id=119761

Contribution to a Book

Smith D. R. et al. (2002). Institutionalizing Impact Orientation – Building a Performance Management Approach that Enhances the Impact Orientation of Research Organizations. In: Smith D. R. and Sutherland, A. J. (eds.) ITDG Publishing, Chatham UK, NRI, Greenwich University

Consultancy Reports (White Papers)

Headwaters Group Philanthropic Services. (2011). Philanthropy and Private Sector Partnerships: Lessons in Social Change for the 21st Century - Wealth Generation and Family Economic Security in the United States and Latin America. (I. Alvarez, H. Busuego, D. Clancy, N. Esparza, L. Gutzmann, J. Litwin, … R. Yawson, Eds.), Kellog Foundation. Chicago, IL: Kellog Foundation.
pfc Social Impact Advisors. (2015a). ClimateWorks Foundation: Lessons in Leadership and Learning. Chicago, IL: William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.
pfc Social Impact Advisors. (2015b). Making a World of Difference in Tackling Wicked Problems & Creating Deliberate Leadership: A Case Study. (G. Peterson, Ed.). Chicago, IL: Vodaphone Foundation.
pfc Social Impact Advisors. (2016). Value-Chain Analysis: Partnership for a Carbon Efficiency Strategy. (G. Peterson, Ed.). Chicago, IL: Oxford Impact Investing Programme.
pfc Social Impact Advisors. (2018). UBS Optimus Foundation: From Giving to Investing. (G. Peterson, D. Clancy, M. R. Bauer, S. Lamoreaux, J. Walljasper, A. Webb, & R. Yawson, Eds.). Minneapolis, MN: Oxford Impact Investing and Social Finance Programmes.
Malik M. R., Yawson R., and Hensel D. (2009). Destination 2025: Focus on the Future of the Animal Health Industry. St. Louis Park, MN: BioBusiness Alliance of MN and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Copyright © 2009 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved. http://www.deloitte.com/us/d2025 or http://www.biobusinessalliance.org/Destination
Malik M. R., Yawson R., and Hensel D. (2009). Destination 2025: Focus on the Future of the Food Industry. St. Louis Park, MN: BioBusiness Alliance of MN and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Copyright © 2009 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved. http://www.deloitte.com/us/d2025 or http://www.biobusinessalliance.org/Destination
Wahlstrom D., Kent R., Malik M. R., and Yawson R. (2009). Destination 2025 - Minnesota’s Animal Health Industry: A Vision for the Future. St. Louis Park, MN: BioBusiness Alliance of MN and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Copyright © 2009 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved. http://www.deloitte.com/us/d2025 or http://www.biobusinessalliance.org/Destination
Wahlstrom D., Kent R., Johnson A., Malik M. R., and Yawson R. (2009). Destination 2025 - Minnesota’s Food Industry: A Vision for the Future. St. Louis Park, MN: BioBusiness Alliance of MN and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Copyright © 2009 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved. http://www.deloitte.com/us/d2025 or http://www.biobusinessalliance.org/Destination

Conference Papers

Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers in Edited Proceedings

Woldeab D., Yawson, R. M., & Woldeab, I. (2021). Re-examining the Philosophical Underpinnings of the Melting Pot vs. Multiculturalism in the Current Immigration Debate. In: Harnessing Analytics for Enhancing Healthcare & Business. Proceedings 50th NEDSI Annual Meeting. Virtual Conference, March 26-27, 2021. https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.14749101.v1
Marczak, E. L., & Yawson, R. (2021). Understanding the Theories and Interventions of Motivation in Organization Development. In, Responsible Management: Opportunities and Challenges. Proceedings of 58th Annual Conference of the Eastern Academy of Management. Virtual, May 19 - 21. SAGE Advance. https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.14610291.v1
Castagnola, L., & Yawson, R. M. (2021). Corporate - Nonprofits Partnerships to Improve Social Innovation and Corporate Social Responsibility. In: Harnessing Analytics for Enhancing Healthcare & Business. Proceedings of the 50th NEDSI Annual Meeting. Virtual Conference, March 26-27, 2021. https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.14680938
Yawson, R. M., Osafo, E., Paros, A., & Woldeab D. (2021). Systematic Reviews of HRD Research: Are We Doing It Right? In: Innovating and Leading in Times of Rapid and Unplanned Change. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas. Virtual Conference, February 17 – 19, 2021.
Osafo, E., & Yawson, R. M. (2021). Volunteer Development as an HRD Function. In: Innovating and Leading in Times of Rapid and Unplanned Change. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas. Virtual Conference, February 17 – 19, 2021.
Yawson, R. M. & Amy Paros (2020). The use of The Balanced Scorecard as a Tool for Organizational Development and Change. In: Improving Business Decisions with 20/20 Foresight. Proceedings of the 49thNortheast Decision Sciences Institute (NEDSI) Annual Conference. Cambridge, MA, USA.
Cotter Mazzola, M.E., Pontacoloni, P. L., Claudio, A., Salguero, J. A., James, M.. & Yawson, R. M. (2020). Recruiting for Success. Does Board Diversity Matter? In: Improving Business Decisions with 20/20 Foresight. Proceedings of the 49th Northeast Decision Sciences Institute (NEDSI) Annual Conference. Cambridge, MA: Advance SAGE Publishing https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.12083970.v1
Osafo, E., & Yawson, R. M. (2020). An Empirical Case for Culture Change in Healthcare Delivery. In Proceedings of the 27th Annual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas (p. 31). Atlanta, GA: Advance SAGE Publishing. https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.11787264.v1
Yawson, R. M.(2020). HRD and the Emergence of Social Finance as a Driver for Social Change. In Proceedings of the 27th Annual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas. (pp. 1–9). Atlanta, GA: Advance SAGE Publishing. https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.11787297.v1
Peterson, G. L., Yawson, R. M. (2019). The Promise and Peril of Social Finance: The Role of Evaluation in Assessing the Impact of Big Finance and Big Technology on the World’s Poor. In: Paths to the Future of Evaluation.Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of American Evaluation Association. Minneapolis, MN, November, 11 -16, 2019.
Peterson, G. L., Yawson, R. M., Knebel, E., & Nicholls, J. (2019). Promise and Perils of Social Finance: The Impact of Big Finance & Tech on the World’s Most Vulnerable. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2019(1), 18585. https://doi.org/10.5465/AMBPP.2019.18585symposium
Yawson, R. M., Sprinkle, T. A., Urick, M., & Johnson-Kanda, I. (2019). Using the World Café Approach for Class Discussion Participation and Engagement. In “Teaching Agents for Positive Change” Proceedings of 46th MOBTS 2019 Conference. Ramapo College, Mahwah, New Jersey: Management & Organization Behavior Teaching Society. June 5 – 8, 2019.
Yawson, R. M. (2019). Management and Human Resource Development of Nanotechnology Workforce: Dialogue at The Interface. In: Proceedings of the 48th Northeast Decision Sciences Institute (NEDSI) Annual Conference. Pp. 508 – 511. Philadelphia, PA, USA, April 4-6, 2019.
Yawson, R. M.(2019). Human Resource Development and Executive Leadership Succession Planning in Nonprofits. In: Evolving the Narrative of Business and Careers. Proceedings of the 56th Annual Eastern Academy of Management Conference. Wilmington, DE. May 8 – 11, 2019. https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.7910552.v1
Osafo, E., & Yawson, R. M. (2019). The ‘Dead Goat Syndrome’ in Organizations. Proceedings of the 26th Annual AHRD International Conference in the Americas. Louisville, KY. February 14 - 17, 2019.
Sprinkle T. A. & Yawson, R.M. (2018). Beyond Discussion Boards: Engagement Methods in the Online Classroom In: Reflective Reinvention: Harnessing our Heritage to Reshape Management Education. Proceedings of the 45th MOBTS Teaching Conference, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina, June 6 - 9 2018.
Meixell, M., Yawson, R.M., and Chowdhury, T. G (2018). Assurance of Learning: Developing Interventions for Continuous Improvement in Curriculum. In: Proceedings of the 47th Northeastern Decision Sciences Institute (NEDSI) Annual Conference! Pgs. 34 -36. April 12 -14, 2018. Providence, R.I.
Yawson, R.M.(2018). Avoiding Cognitive Biases in Managing Wicked Problems. In: Proceedings of the 47th Northeast Decision Sciences Institute (NEDSI) Annual Conference! Pgs. 37 – 39. April 12 -14, 2018. Providence, R.I.
Johnson-Kanda, I. & Yawson, R. M. (2018). Complex Adaptive Leadership for Organization and Human Development. In: Impact: Making a difference through research, teaching & service. Proceedings of the 55th Annual Eastern Academy of Management Conference, Providence, RI, May 2-5, 2018
Yawson, R. M., Woldeab, D., & Osafo, E. (2018). Human Resource Development and the Internet of Things. In: Proceedings of the 25th Annual AHRD International Conference in the Americas. Richmond, VA. Feb 14 - 17, 2018. https://doi.org/10.31124/advance.9638417.v1
Osafo, E. & Yawson, R. M. (2018). The Role of HRD in University - Community Partnership for Leadership Development. In: Proceedings of the 25th Annual AHRD International Conference in the Americas. Richmond, VA. Feb 14 - 17, 2018.
Yawson, R. M. (2017). The Tema Shipyard, Dry Dock Company Limited – A Leadership Consulting Lessons. In: Manageable Conflict? Proceedings of the 54th Annual Eastern Academy of Management Conference. Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel, Baltimore MD. May 11 – 13 2017
Yawson, R. M., Peterson, G., and Johnson-Kanda, I. (2017). Social Sector and Business Strategies for Complex Adaptive Change: Navigating the Changing Currents for Business Education. In: Navigating the Changing Currents. Proceedings of the 44th OBTC Teaching Conference for Management Educators, Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island. June 14 – 17, 2017
Osafo, E. & Yawson, R. M. (2017). Education and Human Resource Development in Ghana: The Need to Revisit Indigenous Forms. In: Proceedings of the 24thAnnual AHRD International Conference in the Americas. San Antonio, TX. March 1 - 4, 2017.
Woldeab, D. & Yawson, R. M. (2017). Thinking beyond the Comparison of Online Versus Traditional Learning: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis. A poster In: Proceedings of the 24th Annual AHRD International Conference in the Americas. San Antonio, TX. March 2- 4, 2017.
Osafo, E. & Yawson, R. M. (2017). Taking a New Look at an Old Concept: A Review of Leadership Development in Ghana. In A. Ardichvili & D. Khalil (Eds.), Symposium on Leadership Development in Emerging Markets Economies. In: Proceedings of the 24th Annual AHRD International Conference in the Americas. San Antonio, TX. March 2- 4, 2017.
Sprinkle, T. A. & Yawson, R. M. (2016). One Original Post and Two Follow-Ons: An Online Discussion Board Roundtable. In: United in Service. Proceedings of the 43rd OBTC Teaching Conference for Management Educators, Walsh University, North Canton, Ohio. June 8– 11, 2016
Yawson, R. M.(2016). The importance of Multimethod and Mixed Methods Research Approach in HRD. A Case of a ‘Skills Needs Identification Study.' In: Theorizing, Knowledge, and Community: Exploring the Hidden Connections. Proceedings of the 23rdAnnual AHRD International Research Conference in the Americas. Jacksonville, FL, USA. February 18 - 21, 2014.
Yawson, R. M., & Greiman, B. (2014). Stakeholder Analysis as Tool for Systems Approach Research in HRD. In: Leading Human Resource Development through Research. Proceedings of the 21st Annual AHRD International Research Conference in the Americas. Houston, Texas, USA. February 19 - 22, 2014. DOI: 10.13140/2.1.1269.0243
Amenumey, F., & Yawson, R. M. (2013). Conceptualization and Description of HRD in Ghana. In: Celebrating 20 years of Leading HRD through Research. Proceedings of the 20th Annual AHRD International Research Conference in the Americas. Arlington, VA (DC Metro), USA. February 14 - 16, 2013. DOI: 10.13140/2.1.2350.3680
22. Yawson, R. M. (2013). The Theory and Practice of Case-In-Point Teaching of Leadership in Human Resource Development. In: Celebrating 20 years of Leading HRD through Research. Proceedings of the 20th Annual AHRD International Research Conference in the Americas. Arlington, VA (DC Metro), USA. February 14 - 16, 2013. DOI: 10.13140/2.1.2088.2241
Yawson, R. M. (2013). The ‘Wicked Problem Construct’ as a Framework for Organizational Development and Change In: Celebrating 20 years of Leading HRD through Research. Proceedings of the 20th Annual AHRD International Research Conference in the Americas. Arlington, VA (DC Metro), USA. February 14 - 16, 2013. DOI: 10.13140/2.1.2874.6569
Ghandehari, S., & Yawson, R. M. (2012). Collectivism as a Moderator of Perceived Organizational Unfairness in Diverse Workplaces. In: HRD and Technology: Exploring the Intersectionality. Proceedings of AHRD 2012 International Research Conference in the Americas. (pp 1522-1527). Denver, Colorado, USA, February 28 -March 3, 2012 DOI: 10.13140/2.1.1367.3287
Yawson, R. M. (2011). The Lived Experience of an American Expatriate in Ghana: A Rhetorical Analysis of Facebook Postings to Understand a Cross-Cultural Behavior. In, Proceedings of OLPD Student Research Conference – Continuing Education Conference Center, St. Paul, MN, April 16, 2011. DOI: 10.13140/2.1.4316.4487
Yawson, R. and Kuzma, J. (2010). Evidence review and experts’ opinion on consumer acceptance of agrifood nanotechnology. International Conference on Food and Agricultural Applications of Nanotechnologies, Sao Carlos, Brazil, in June 20-25, 2010. DOI: 10.13140/2.1.3005.7282
Yawson R. M. (2009). The Ecological System of Innovation: A New Architectural Framework for a Functional Evidence-Based Platform for Science and Innovation Policy. In: Huizingh K.R.E, Conn S., Torkkeli M., and Bitran I., (Eds.). The Future of Innovation. Proceedings of XX ISPIM 2009 Conference, Vienna, Austria 21 -24 June 2009. DOI: 10.13140/2.1.1957.1527
Yawson R. M., Osei-Yaw A., and Yawson I., (2006). The Strategic Role of the Food Research Institute in Productivity Enhancement and the Private Sector Development in Ghana. In: The Business of Innovation. Proceedings of 18th Biennial Congress of WAITRO. Saskatoon, SK, Canada August 7 – 10, 2006
Yawson R. M. (2004). Management of Technology in Ghana – Problems & Prospects. In: Proceedings of the IAMOT 2004 conference. Presented by the International Association for Management of Technology, April 3 – 7, 2004 Washington, DC, USA

Peer Reviewed Conference Presentations

Yawson, R. M.,Reio, T., Cho, Y., Li, J., & Byrd, M. Y. (2021). What Makes A Great Scholarly Contribution to HRD Journals? Meet the Editors Panel on “Outstanding Qualities of Accepted Articles” Symposium at the 28th Annual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas. Virtual Conference, February 17 – 19, 2021
Sprinkle, T. A., Urick, M., & Yawson, R. (2020). Assessing World Cafe: A Unique Classroom Discussion Tool to Increase Student Engagement. A TLC Presentation. In “Broadening Our Sight” Proceedings of 80th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, 7 - 11 August 2020.
Elcik, J., Knapp, J., Park, S., Peat, D., Sprinkle, T., and Yawson, R. (2020). Designing an Accelerated Classroom: Sharing Best Practices A PDW Presentation. In “Broadening Our Sight” Proceedings of 80th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, 7 - 11 August 2020.
Yawson, R. M.,Ghosh, R., Reio, T., Wang, J., Li, J., & Byrd, M. Y. (2020). Congratulations!!! You’ve got a Revise and Resubmit! Now What? Meet the Editors Panel on “How to Successfully Revise your Manuscript for Publication.” Symposium at the 27th Annual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas. Atlanta, Georgia: Academy of Human Resource Development.
Yawson, R. M. & Greiman B. (2016). Strategic Flexibility Analysis of Human Resources Development: A Case of Skill Needs Identification Study. Presented at the 2016 Eastern Academy of Management Conference, New Haven, CT. May 4 – 7, 2016.
Yawson, R. M. (2016). The Realist Ontology versus the Nonlinear Epistemology of Practice of Leadership. Accepted for presentation at the 17th International Conference on Human Resource Development Research and Practice across Europe at Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK. June 8 – 10. www.business.mmu.ac.uk/ufhrd/downloads/Full Schedule.docx
Addy, M. E., & Yawson, R. M. (2002). Scientists must communicate. In Proceedings of 2002 Faculty of Science Colloquium (pp. 1–6). Legon, Ghana: University of Ghana Press.
Yawson, R. M.(2002). Intellectual Property & Technology Commercialization: Ghana’s Experience. In Proceedings of the International Congress of Technological Research Organisations (pp. 1–15). Porto Alegre, Brazil: WAITRO.
Yawson, R. M.(2002). Technology Commercialization and Intellectual Property Rights in Ghana. In Proceedings of the International Conference on TRIPS. Hyderabad, India: Shyamprasad Institute for Social Service, India. Retrieved from http://ideas.repec.org/p/pra/mprapa/33185.html
Yawson, R. M.(2002). The Place of Technology Based Incubators in Ghana’s Economic Development. In The International Conference on “Building an Innovation-Based Economy” (pp. 1–14). Paphos, Cyprus: WAITRO and CSC. Retrieved from http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1418103

Editorship of Conference Proceedings and Workshop Reports

Yawson, R. M., Park, S. & Minnis, S. (2018). Proceedings of the 25thAnnual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas. Richmond, VA: Academy of Human Resource Development. http://www.ahrd.org/?page=Conf_Proceedings
Moats, J., Yawson, R. M. & Park, S. (2017). Proceedings of the 24thAnnual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas. San Antonio, TX: Academy of Human Resource Development. http://www.ahrd.org/?page=Conf_Proceedings
Moats, J., Titi-Amayah, A., & Yawson, R. M. (2016). Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas. Jacksonville, FL: Academy of Human Resource Development. http://www.ahrd.org/?page=Conf_Proceedings
Kelley, S., & Yawson, R. M. (2008). Green Chemistry in Minnesota: Opportunities and Challenges for Leadership. Proceedings of the 1st Green Chemistry Conference in Minnesota. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Manful, J. T., Yawson, R. M., & Andoh, A. (2005). Consolidating and Sustaining the Uptake of Improved Rice Post-Production and Marketing Technologies in Northern Ghana. Report of the National Roundtable Discussions on Developments in the Rice Industry in Ghana (pp. 1–39). Accra, Ghana: DFID.
Manful, J. T., Yawson, R. M., Gayin, J., & Andoh, A. (2005). Consolidating and Sustaining the Uptake of Improved Rice Post-Production and Marketing Technologies in Northern Ghana. Report of the Regional Workshop on Sharing Experiences on Post Harvest Rice Handling in West Africa (pp. 1 –57). Accra, Ghana: DFID.
Plahar, W. A., & Yawson, R. M. (2004). Dissemination of Improved Bambara Processing Technologies through a New Coalition Arrangement to Enhance Rural Livelihoods in Northern Ghana. Final stakeholders’ workshop report (pp. 1 –51). Tamale, Ghana: DFID.
Manful, J. T., & Yawson, R. M. (2004). Enhancing rural livelihoods in selected communities in Northern Ghana through promotion of improved rice post-production technologies and marketing systems. Report of the Workshop for the Launching of Rice Quality Training Manuals (pp. 1 – 32). Accra, Ghana: DFID.
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