Bourdieu and the literature on think tanks
Pierre Bourdieu (1930-2002) is, without a doubt, amongst the most influential sociologists of the 20th century. His work spanned topics as diverse as education, academia, marginality, the...
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Gramsci and the literature on think tanks
In this post, Marcos Gonzalez explores how Gramsci's ideas have influenced the literature on think tanks and how we understand and work with them. He offers an explanation to why we tend to...
Book Review: How Think Tanks Shape Social Development Policies, edited by James McGann, Jillian Rafferty, and Anna Viden
In this post, Marcos Gonzales Hernando provides a critical review of "How Think Tanks Shape Social Development Policies", edited by James McGann, Jillian Rafferty, and...
Be like a honeybee: Conferences and collective decision-making
An essential part of any Think Tank Researcher’s job is to attend conferences, to make and listen to presentations, and of course to network (a noun that has now...
Request for Case Studies for Ray Struyk’s new book on Improving Think Tank Management
Becoming a highly effective think tank requires more than just producing quality research and having robust policy engagement. High-performing think tanks seeking to...
Report Review: Democracy Think Tanks in Action
The Network of Democracy Research Institutes (NDRI) has just launched its latest report, “Democracy Think Tanks in Action: Translating Research into Policy in Young and Emerging...
Creating team leaders – the Managing Think Tanks Series
There cannot be good research organisation without a good team leader. This week’s final Managing Think Tanks chapter is all about team leaders, also known as center...
Teams or stars? Options for restructuring the research staff – the Managing Think Tanks series
Last week we discussed the importance of constant information for senior managers - so is research organisation. During think tanks’ early operations, much emphasis is...
The information that senior management needs: the Managing Think Tanks Series
Just like ensuring financial sustainability and accountability, effective leadership means being fully aware of how the various parts of the organisation are working –...
Financial Management: Sustainability and Accountability – the Managing Think Tanks Series
Think tanks are usually in a constant search for funding, particularly those in developing countries where local sources of funding are virtually nonexistent. Thus,...
Winning work from government agencies: the Managing Think Tanks series
Diversification of funding sources is important for think tanks – it allows them to have more freedom and flexibility when deciding what projects to undertake and what...
Renewing the Work Program: the Managing Think Tanks series
Just like having an efficient board of directors, setting an agenda is important for effective and efficient work in a think tank. Think tankers must not forget, however,...
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