Biography

John Lannon has taught at a number of universities in Europe, Africa and Asia before joining the Centre for Project Management. He has also worked in the Information Technology sector as a project manager and a systems designer and developer. He holds a bachelor's degree in electronic engineering, and an MA in peace and development studies. In 2011 he was awarded a PhD for his work on information management in non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

John's research is primarily focused on organisational practices and forms of organising in the fields of international development, human rights promotion and protection, and humanitarian assistance. In that capacity he works with international NGOs and other civil society actors to explore knowledge sharing practices and innovative uses of information communication technologies.

Prior to that, John spent over 15 years working in the software industry, primarily in the telecommunications and enterprise solutions sectors. He worked as a systems designer, taking a technical leadership role on a number of projects. He also worked as both a project and development group manager. During that time he managed several large Research and Development projects primarily related to software infrastructure and applications design. He also oversaw the delivery of bespoke customer solutions in Europe, the US, and the Middle East.

Research Interests

John's research covers project and knowledge management in the non-profit sector, with particular emphasis on international development, human rights promotion and protection, and humanitarian assistance. Much of this work takes a critical perspective on projects and knowledge as practice, and on projects as a form of organising to achieve social, environmental or political change.

Professional Activities

Award

  • 2013 - Excellence in Service to Community

Outreach

  • Chairperson, Doras Luimni
  • Board Member, The Blue Box Cleative Learning Centre

Association

  • Member, DSA (Development Studies Association) Ireland

Peer Reviewed Journals

2019

Social Media for Social Good: Student engagement for the SDGs

Killian S.;Lannon J.;Murray L.;Avram G.;Giralt M.;O'Riordan S. (2019) Social Media for Social Good: Student engagement for the SDGs. The International Journal of Management Education

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2019

Paradoxes and partnerships: a study of knowledge exploration and exploitation in international development programmes

Lannon J.;Walsh J. (2019) Paradoxes and partnerships: a study of knowledge exploration and exploitation in international development programmes. Journal Of Knowledge Management :8-31

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2018

Integrating formal learning into work-integrated learning to create a semi-formal environment

Nagle, L., Lannon, J. McMahon, J. (2018) Integrating formal learning into work-integrated learning to create a semi-formal environment. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning :181-191

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2018

Project Management Performance Assessment in the Non-Profit Sector

Anderson, K., Lannon, J. (2018) Project Management Performance Assessment in the Non-Profit Sector. Project Management Research and Practice

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2017

Filling the gaps: An investigation of project governance in a non-governmental organisation's response to the Haiti earthquake disaster

Levie, F,Burke, CM,Lannon, J (2017) Filling the gaps: An investigation of project governance in a non-governmental organisation's response to the Haiti earthquake disaster. International Journal Of Project Management :875-888

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2016

An evaluation framework for ICT capacity building projects: Action research in Armenia

Lannon, J (2016) An evaluation framework for ICT capacity building projects: Action research in Armenia. Information Development :1585-1599

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2016

Reinvigorating project management research and practice: perspectives from the nonprofit sector

Lannon J. & J.N. Walsh (2016) Reinvigorating project management research and practice: perspectives from the nonprofit sector. Project Management Research and Practice

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2013

Making Play Work Classroom Use of a Board Game to Teach Corporate Social Responsibility

Killian, S,Lannon, J,Doyle, E,Buckley, P,Carroll, C (2013) Making Play Work Classroom Use of a Board Game to Teach Corporate Social Responsibility. Innovative Business School Teaching: Engaging The Millennial Generation :189-199

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2005

The Use of Information and Communication Technologies for Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation in Developing Countries: An Investigation of Gender Specific Agricultural Development

Pade, C; Mallinson, B; Lannon, J (2005) The Use of Information and Communication Technologies for Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation in Developing Countries: An Investigation of Gender Specific Agricultural Development. The Southern African Journal of Information and Communication :4-21

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Books

2006

Book of Abstracts of the 9th European Network on Industrial Policy (EUNIP)International Conference

Lenihan, H; Andreosso, B; Lannon, J (Eds) (2006) Book of Abstracts of the 9th European Network on Industrial Policy (EUNIP)International Conference. Limerick : Department of Economics, University of Limerick

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Book Chapters

2014

Making play work: Classroom use of a board game to teach corporate social responsibility

Killian S.;Lannon J. (2014) Making play work: Classroom use of a board game to teach corporate social responsibility. Innovative Business School Teaching: Engaging The Millennial Generation :189-198

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2010

The Role of Information and Communications Technologies in Human Rights Monitoring and Advocacy

Lannon, J (2010) The Role of Information and Communications Technologies in Human Rights Monitoring and Advocacy. Hershey : IGI-Global Information Communication Technologies for Human Services Education and Delivery: Concepts and Cases :184-198

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2009

Internet

Lannon, J; Hick, S.F; Halpin, E.F (2009) Internet. Oxford : Oxford University Press Encyclopedia of Human Rights :182-194

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2008

Evaluating Online Human Rights Resource Centres

Lannon, J (2008) Evaluating Online Human Rights Resource Centres. New York : Springer Information Systems Development: Challenges in Practice, Theory and Education :621-636

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2008

Human Rights Movements and the Internet: From Local Contexts to Global Engagement

Lannon, J; Halpin, E.F (2008) Human Rights Movements and the Internet: From Local Contexts to Global Engagement. Hershey : Information Science Reference Information Communication Technologies: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications :2682-2707

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2007

The Internet and Collective Consciousness: An Exploration of Spiritually Based Social Movements Online

Lannon, J (2007) The Internet and Collective Consciousness: An Exploration of Spiritually Based Social Movements Online. New York : Peter Lang Internet Research Annual: Selected Papers from the Association of Internet Researchers Conference 2005, Volume 4 :135-148

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2007

Information and Communication Technologies: New Global Challenges and Opportunities for Social and Solidarity Movements

Lannon, J (2007) Information and Communication Technologies: New Global Challenges and Opportunities for Social and Solidarity Movements. Malaysia : Strategic Information and Research Development Centre Rethinking Solidarity in Global Society: The Challenge of Globalisation for Social and Solidarity Movements :119-130

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2007

Global Motives and Local Needs: Shaping the Relationships between ICTs, International Cooperation and Development

Lannon, J (2007) Global Motives and Local Needs: Shaping the Relationships between ICTs, International Cooperation and Development. Frankfurt : IKO Culture and Economic Development. Connecting Asia and Europe :105-123

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Edited Books

2013

Human Rights and Information Communication Technologies: Trends and Consequences of Use

(2013) Human Rights and Information Communication Technologies: Trends and Consequences of Use. Hershey : IGI Global :235-246

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Other Journals

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Conference Publications

2020

36th EGOS Colloquium, Hamburg 2020

Ryan, A., Emuaga, O., Lannon, J. (2020) 36th EGOS Colloquium, Hamburg 2020.

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2019

DSAI Conference: (En)gendering Development: Research to Policy and Practice

Kampamba, J., Lannon, J. (2019) DSAI Conference: (En)gendering Development: Research to Policy and Practice.

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2019

PRME UK & Ireland 6th Annual Conference

Killian S.;Lannon J.;Murray L.;Avram G.;Giralt M.;O'Riordan S. (2019) PRME UK & Ireland 6th Annual Conference.

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2019

Making Projects Critical 9

Lannon, J., Walsh, J.N. (2019) Making Projects Critical 9.

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2019

7th CR3+ Conference

Lannon, J., Killian, S. & Walsh, J (2019) 7th CR3+ Conference .

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2019

Critical Perspectives on NGO Governance and Accountability

Lannon J; Walsh, J.N; Killian, S (2019) Critical Perspectives on NGO Governance and Accountability.

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2018

European Conference on Knowledge Management, ECKM

Walsh J.;Lannon J. (2018) European Conference on Knowledge Management, ECKM. :916-923

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2018

British Academy of Management Conference (BAM2018)

Lannon J. & J.N. Walsh (2018) British Academy of Management Conference (BAM2018).

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2018

British Academy of Management Conference (BAM2018)

Emuaga, O., Lannon, J., Ryan, A. (2018) British Academy of Management Conference (BAM2018).

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2018

CSSI 2018 - 6th biennial International Symposium on Cross-Sector Social Interactions

Emuaga, O., Ryan, A., Lannon, J. (2018) CSSI 2018 - 6th biennial International Symposium on Cross-Sector Social Interactions .

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2017

Shaping and Reshaping the Landscape of Teaching and Learning: Perspectives from the Shannon Consortium

Lannon, J., Killian S., Murray, S., Avram, G., O'Riordan, S. (2017) Shaping and Reshaping the Landscape of Teaching and Learning: Perspectives from the Shannon Consortium.

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2017

British Academy of Management Conference (BAM2017)

Lannon J., & Walsh, J.N. (2017) British Academy of Management Conference (BAM2017).

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2017

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT

Pade-Khene, C;Lannon, J (2017) INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT. BERLIN : SPRINGER-VERLAG BERLIN :475-486

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2016

Learning, Teaching & Student Experience 2016

Lannon, J; Killian, S; Murray, L (2016) Learning, Teaching & Student Experience 2016.

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2016

DSA Ireland Annual Conference 2016: Beyond Aid? Innovative Models for Social Justice,

Lannon J., Walsh J, & Kennedy E. (2016) DSA Ireland Annual Conference 2016: Beyond Aid? Innovative Models for Social Justice,.

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2015

DSA Ireland Annual Conference 2015: Transformative Change? The Role of Evidence-Based Research and Impact in Global Development Dublin

Lannon J., & Walsh, J. (2015) DSA Ireland Annual Conference 2015: Transformative Change? The Role of Evidence-Based Research and Impact in Global Development Dublin.

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2015

EdTech 2015: Beyond the Horizon: Policy, Practice and Possibilities

Lannon, J; Dalton, R (2015) EdTech 2015: Beyond the Horizon: Policy, Practice and Possibilities.

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2014

Critical Perspectives on Accounting

Lannon, J; Killian, S (2014) Critical Perspectives on Accounting.

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2014

DSA Ireland Annual Conference 2014: Bridging the Gap - Translating Development Research into Practice

Lannon, J (2014) DSA Ireland Annual Conference 2014: Bridging the Gap - Translating Development Research into Practice.

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2009

INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT: CHALLENGES IN PRACTICE, THEORY AND EDUCATION, VOLS 1AND 2

Lannon, J,Barry, C,Conboy, K,Lang, M,Wojtkowski, G,Wojtkowski, W (2009) INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT: CHALLENGES IN PRACTICE, THEORY AND EDUCATION, VOLS 1AND 2. Information Systems Development: Challenges In Practice, Theory And Education, Vols 1and 2 :621-636

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Conference Contributions

2015

Engineers Ireland Project Management Skillset Event

Lannon, John (2015) Engineers Ireland Project Management Skillset Event.

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2014

Make it Stop: Violence against Women and Children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lannon, John (2014) Make it Stop: Violence against Women and Children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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2014

Delivering Social Good: Managing Projects in the Non-Profit Sector

Lannon, John (2014) Delivering Social Good: Managing Projects in the Non-Profit Sector.

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Published Reports

2013

Responding To Cross-Border Child Trafficking In South Asia: An Analysis of the Feasibility of a Technologically Enabled Missing Child Alert System

Lannon, J; Halpin, E.F (2013) Responding To Cross-Border Child Trafficking In South Asia: An Analysis of the Feasibility of a Technologically Enabled Missing Child Alert System. UK : Plan International & Leeds Metropolitan University

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Editorials

2016

SPECIAL SECTION: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Lannon, J,Aherne, D,Burke, C (2016) SPECIAL SECTION: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT. International Journal Of Managing Projects In Business :477-480

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2013

<bold>Human Rights and Information Communication Technologies: Trends and Consequences of Use</bold> Preface

Halpin, EF,Lannon, J,Halpin, EF (2013) <bold>Human Rights and Information Communication Technologies: Trends and Consequences of Use</bold> Preface. Human Rights And Information Communication Technologies: Trends And Consequences Of Use

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2013

Human Rights and Information Communication Technologies: Trends and Consequences of Use Conclusion

Lannon, J,Lannon, J,Halpin, EF (2013) Human Rights and Information Communication Technologies: Trends and Consequences of Use Conclusion. Human Rights And Information Communication Technologies: Trends And Consequences Of Use :247-254

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Book Reviews

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Other Publications

2019

A question of Neutrality and Shannon Airport

Lannon, J. (2019) A question of Neutrality and Shannon Airport. : RTE Brainstorm

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2016

SPECIAL SECTION: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Lannon, J,Aherne, D,Burke, C (2016) SPECIAL SECTION: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT. International Journal Of Managing Projects In Business :477-480

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2016

Reinvigorating project management research and practice: perspectives from the nonprofit sector

Lannon, J; Walsh, J.N. (2016) Reinvigorating project management research and practice: perspectives from the nonprofit sector. :1-14

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2015

Project management as professional discipline in private, public and non-profit sectors

Lannon, J (2015) Project management as professional discipline in private, public and non-profit sectors. : Engineers Ireland Engineers Journal

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2015

Shannon Airport and 21st Century War

Lannon, J. (2015) Shannon Airport and 21st Century War. Dublin : Peace and Neutrality Alliance

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2013

<bold>Human Rights and Information Communication Technologies: Trends and Consequences of Use</bold> Preface

Halpin, EF,Lannon, J,Halpin, EF (2013) <bold>Human Rights and Information Communication Technologies: Trends and Consequences of Use</bold> Preface. Human Rights And Information Communication Technologies: Trends And Consequences Of Use

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2013

Human Rights and Information Communication Technologies: Trends and Consequences of Use Conclusion

Lannon, J,Lannon, J,Halpin, EF (2013) Human Rights and Information Communication Technologies: Trends and Consequences of Use Conclusion. Human Rights And Information Communication Technologies: Trends And Consequences Of Use :247-254

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2013

Information Systems and the Role of Today's Accountant

Lannon, J (2013) Information Systems and the Role of Today's Accountant. : Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland

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2013

Understanding the Role and the Impact of Information Systems on today's Business Environment

Lannon, J (2013) Understanding the Role and the Impact of Information Systems on today's Business Environment. : Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland

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2012

Today's Business Technologies – Demystifying the Hype

Lannon, J (2012) Today's Business Technologies – Demystifying the Hype. : Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland

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2012

Guest Editorial: Special Issue on Human Rights

Halpin, E.F; Lannon, J (2012) Guest Editorial: Special Issue on Human Rights.

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2004

Activism Made Easy: A Study of Amnesty International's Online Campaign to Stop Torture

Lannon, J (2004) Activism Made Easy: A Study of Amnesty International's Online Campaign to Stop Torture.

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