The Politics of Action Research

Geof Hill began his action inquiry journey during his Master of Science in Social Ecology in 1990, later pursuing a Professional Doctorate focused on the influence of new paradigm inquiry on higher degree stakeholders. Based in Brisbane, Australia, and closely connected to the Action Learning Action Research Association (ALARA), Geof has extensively used action inquiry in his higher education research. He has written, supervised, and examined action inquiry dissertations, served as a critical friend on various projects, and actively contributed to ALARA by facilitating events and reviewing publications.Andrew Rixon, PhD, is an internationally recognized leadership coach, action researcher, and educator specializing in leadership and organizational change through storytelling. He founded The Story Conference in 2009, focusing on narrative techniques for change. Andrew integrates action research into his work, particularly in health systems leadership, and serves as a faculty member at Griffith Business School, Australia, with significant experience across Australian business schools.