Management knowledge transfer partnership with the third sector: the experience of the KTP associate, Routes To Work and the University of the West of Scotland

Christine Anne Reilly*, Catriona Leatherby, Lauren SeBlonka

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Abstract

As a pathway for ‘engaged scholarship,’ or knowledge co-production between Higher Education and industry, management Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (mKTPs) represent a tripartite model that links theory to practice (Lock 2022; Van de Ven 2018). However, mKTPs have traditionally focused on private sector organisations, resulting in difficulties for Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) to meet the financial criterion for KTP funding. This paper therefore aims to explore the opportunities and challenges associated with mKTPs within the Third Sector from the perspectives of the KTP Associate, Routes To Work and the University of the West of Scotland. As will be discussed, these opportunities and challenges have been framed based on funding and expertise; multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral co-production; and capacity building. Although the paper highlights potential difficulties associated with capacity and investment, the outlined experiences elucidate the benefits associated with the mKTP model within a Third Sector Organisation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the British Academy of Management Conference 2023
PublisherBritish Academy of Management
ISBN (Electronic)9780995641365
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2023
EventBritish Academy of Management Conference 2023: Towards Disruptive Sustainability: New Business Opportunities and Challenges - University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
Duration: 1 Sept 20236 Sept 2023
https://www.bam.ac.uk/events-landing/bam2023-conference.html

Conference

ConferenceBritish Academy of Management Conference 2023
Abbreviated titleBAM2023
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityBrighton
Period1/09/236/09/23
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Keywords

  • KTP
  • knowledge transfer
  • higher education (HE)
  • third sector organisations
  • management consultancy

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