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Director, Center for the Study of Learning and Executive Leadership Doctoral Program
Fax: (202) 994-4928 Email: schwandt@gwu.edu |
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Dr. Schwandt is the Director of the Center for the Study of Learning, the research branch of the HRD Program. Before being hired at The George Washington University, Dave served as the Director of Organizational and Human Development for the U.S. General Accounting Office for eleven years. He has presented the Schwandt Organizational Learning Model at various national and international conferences and workshops and has published more than sixty articles and chapters in scholarly works. Recently, he provided the chapter "Learning as an Organization: A Journey Into Chaos" in the book, Learning Organizations. Dave utilizes a multidisciplinary approach (drawing from the fields of sociology, management, anthropology, the hard sciences, and psychology) in analyzing organizational structures and processes. His current thinking centers around sensemaking and cognition in organizational settings. | |||
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Recent Publications and Presentations Schwandt, David R. and Marquardt, Michael J. (1999) Organizational Learning: From World-Class Theories to Global Best Practices. Boca Raton: CRC Press LLC. Schwandt, D. (1998). Leadership development and organizational strategy. Nationally broadcast presentation at the Regional Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program, Washington, DC. Schwandt, D. (1998). Organizational culture and change. Nations Bank Regional Managers Conference, Springfield, Virginia. Schwandt, D. , Casey, A., & Gorman, M. (1998). In search of organizational sensemaking. Eastern Academy of Management, 35th Annual Meeting, Springfield, Mass. Schwandt, D. (1997). Choices in U.S. Policies toward the Korean Peninsula. At the Kyonggi University summer seminar. Washington, DC. Schwandt, D. (1997). Leadership development and organizational strategy. Presentation at the Regional Rehabilitation Utilization Institute, Philadelphia, PA. Schwandt. D, Casey, A. & Gorman, M. (1997). Organizational Learning Advances, International Conference on Managerial and Organizational Cognition. Namur, Belgium, Duarte, D. & Schwandt, D.R (1997). Using Organizational Learning in an Action Research Intervention to Maintain Technical Knowledge and Skills, [Selected Top Paper of 1996 Academy of HRD National Conference] Schwandt, D. R. (Oct. 1996). Organizational Learning: A Theory of Action Perspective, Paper presented at the Goldman & Associate Executive Human Resources Conference. Jacksonville, Florida. Schwandt, D. R. (Nov. 1996). Organizational Learning, National Association of Partners in Education Annual Conference. Washington, DC. Schwandt, D. R. (1995). Collective learning and performance: Integration processes in non-linear social systems. Paper and presentation at 1995 Conference on The Organization Dimensions of Global Change: No Limits to Cooperation. Academy of Management Regional Meeting. Case Western University, Cleveland, Ohio. [Refereed] Schwandt, D. R. (1995). H R skills and knowledges for the future. Presentation to the Federal Training Officer's Conference. Washington, DC. Schwandt, D. R. (1995). Organizational Learning. Presentation to the National War College faculty assembly. Harper's Ferry, West VA. Schwandt, D. R. (1995). The family friendly workplace. Presentation at the 1995 Tech Expo. Loudon County, VA. Schwandt, D. R. (Under Review - Oct. 1995). Organizational learning: A dynamic human resource development theory. Paper submitted to the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Human Resource Development. [Refereed] Schwandt, D. R. & Duarte, D. (under review - Sept. 1995). Applications of organizational learning. Submitted to the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Human Resource Development. [Refereed] Schwandt, D. R. & Johnson, C. (1995). Changing the dominant logic of strategic human resource planning. Paper and presentation at The 1995 Strategic Management Society Conference, Mexico City, Mexico. [Refereed] Schwandt, D. R. (1994). Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Corporate Human Resource Strategy Assessment Document. Unpublished manuscript, The George Washington University, Institute for the Study of Learning. Schwandt, D. R. (1994). Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Corporate Human Resource Strategy Formulation. Unpublished manuscript, The George Washington University, Institute for the Study of Learning. Schwandt, D. R. (1994). The changing workplace culture and family flexibility. Keynote Loudoun County, Virginia. Schwandt, D. R. (1994). Human resource systems thinking: A case study. Unpublished. The George Washington University, Institute for the Study of Learning. Schwandt, D. R. (Ed.).(1994). The Institute for the Study of Learning Working Papers Series. Managing diversity: A dynamic process. An unpublished Working Paper by Clyde V.Croswell. Planned Organizational Change: Strategies for Effective Change. An unpublished Working Paper by Chris G. Johnson. Organizational Effectiveness. An unpublished Working Paper by Charles C. Higgins. Work Design, Redesign, and Evaluation. An unpublished Working Paper by Charles C. Higgins. Reengineering: Rhetoric, Best Practices and Research. An unpublished Working Paper by Suzanne L. Geigle. The George Washington University, The Institute for the Study of Learning. Schwandt, D. R.(1994). Organizational learning as a dynamic sociological construct: Theory and research. Paper presented at the 1994 International System Dynamic Conference. University of Stirling: Scotland, UK. [Refereed] Schwandt, D. R. (1994). Organizational learning or the learning organization. Presentation to the ASTD Metropolitan Washington DC Chapter. Reston, Virginia. McDonald, J. & Schwandt, D. R. (1993, February). Organizational learning in school restructuring. Paper at the national annual meeting of The American Association of School Administrators, Orlando, Fla. Schwandt, D. R.(1993). Human Resource development and the theory of chaos. Presentation to the Training Officers Conference Monthly Professional Development Series. Fort McNair, Washington, DC. Schwandt, D. R.(1993). Organizational Learning. Presentation at The Cutting Edge of HRD Lecture Series. The Office of Personnel Management. Washington, DC. Schwandt, D. R. (1993). Organizational learning in public schools. The Superintendents Seminar. The George Washington University, Washington, DC. Schwandt, D. R. (1993). Organizational learning systems. A presentation to the Traveler's Insurance Company, Hartford, Conn. Schwandt, D. R.& Siriwaiprapan, S.(1993). Organizational learning patterns and configurations: A case study. Unpublished manuscript, The George Washington University, Institute for the Study of Learning, Washington, DC. Schwandt, D. R. (1993). A strategy for success: How to maximize output from people in your organization. Presentation to The Colonial Board, The George Washington University, Loudoun, Virginia. Schwandt, D. R., McDonald, J., Gorman, M., Ibarra, E. & Johnson, C. (1993). Organizational Learning in Public Schools: A Case Study. Report of research. The George Washington University, The Institute for the Study of Learning. Virginia Campus Report. (1993). In profile David Schwandt, Ph.D.. Fall 1993, Vol. 2 No.1. The Leading Edge (1992). An interview with David R. Schwandt. A publication of the HRD Program at Georgia State University and the RRCEP Consortium. Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. Schwandt, D. R. (1992). HRD and our economy. Presentation to Leadership Howard County. Howard Community College, Howard County, Maryland. Schwandt, D. R. (1992). Research on turnover. A report to the Ryland Mortgage Company. The George Washington University, The Institute for the Study of Learning, Washington, DC. Schwandt, D. R.(1992). Total quality: Positioning ourselves through total quality HRD. Pre conference Seminar for NRAA. San Diego, Calif. Schwandt, D. R. (1992). Teamwork Enhancement Survey. Unpublished survey developed for the James M. Montgomery Consulting Engineers, Inc. Reston, Va. Schwandt, D. R. (1992, October). Integrating the human resource function. Keynote address to the national meeting of Mohawk-Niagara Power Company, Alexandria Bay, New York. Schwandt, D. R. (1992, September). Integrating human resource development into RRCEP strategy. Presentation to Region IV search conference, Lake Lanier, Georgia. Schwandt, D. R. (1992, August). Organizational learning in public schools--report on research. Presentation to the SEHD Superintendents' Conference, Washington, DC. Schwandt, D. R. & Gundlach, A.M. (1992, August). Organizational learning: The development and implementation of an operationalization of the model. Paper presented at the national annual meeting of The Academy of Management, Las Vegas, Nevada. [Refereed] Schwandt, D. R. & Gundlach, A.M. (1992, October). Organizational learning: The development and implementation of an operationalization of the model. Paper presented at the national annual meeting of University Consortium on Research in HRD, Austin, Texas. Schwandt, D. R. (1991). Diagnosing the organizational learning system. Unpublished manuscript. The George Washington University, Washington, DC. Schwandt, D. R. (1991, July). Establishing an organizational development capability. Presentation to Memorial Hospital, Ashville, North Carolina. Schwandt, D. R. (1991, May). Human performance management. Presentation to the Executive Session of the Audit Forum, Orno, Maine. Schwandt, D. R. (1991, March). Human Resource Development, White paper prepared for the National Rehabilitation Administration, Washington, DC. Schwandt, D. R. (1991, July). Integrating effectiveness and efficiency through humanistic methods in human resource development. Paper presented at the Third International Human Resource meeting of Central American National Banks, Antigua, Guatemala. Schwandt, D. R. (1991). Management development for leadership in the 1990's. Seminar presented in conjunction with the School of Business and Public Management, The George Washington University, Washington, DC. Schwandt, D. R. (1991). The many faces of consulting. Presentation for the George Washington University Career Services, Washington, DC. Schwandt, D. R., Garrigan, K. & Gundlach, A.M. (1991, September). Organizational learning: An empirical study. Paper presented at the regional annual meeting of the Tidewater American Society of Training and Development, Williamsburg, Va. Schwandt, D. R. (1990, February). Conflict management interventions. Presentation to the Department of Interior, Tampa, Fla. Schwandt, D. R. (1990). Human Resource Development in Rehabilitation. Presentation to the RRCEP Consortium. Washington, DC. Schwandt, D. R. (1990, June). Our future in human resource development. Presentation to Region IV RRCEP Conference, Gatlinburg, Tenn. Schwandt, D. R. (1990, December). Training evaluation: Return on investment. Presentation at the Navy World Wide Employee Development Conference, New Orleans, La. Schwandt, D. R. (1990). Work Design, Panel member presentation for NSPI work shop. Washington, DC. Schwandt, D. R. and Dixon, N. (1990). Research on turnover. A Report to the Ryland Group. The George Washington University, The Institute for the Study of Learning, Washington, DC. | |||
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