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.
Teaching Interests
John's primary teaching interests and experience are in the areas of knowledge and information management, management information systems, project management and research methods.
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
Publications
Books
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
Lenihan, H., Andreosso, B. and Lannon, J.(Eds)(Ed.)
Limerick :
Department of Economics, University of Limerick
Limerick
Book Chapters
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
In Innovative Business School Teaching: Engaging The Millennial Generation;
pp. 189-198
DOI: 10.4324/9780203113684
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
In Information Communication Technologies for Human Services Education and Delivery: Concepts and Cases;
Hershey :
IGI-Global
pp. 184-198
Internet
Lannon, J; Hick, S.F; Halpin, E.F
(2009)
Internet
In Encyclopedia of Human Rights;
Oxford :
Oxford University Press
pp. 182-194
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
In Information Communication Technologies: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications;
Hershey :
Information Science Reference
pp. 2682-2707
Evaluating Online Human Rights Resource Centres
Lannon, J
(2008)
Evaluating Online Human Rights Resource Centres
In Information Systems Development: Challenges in Practice, Theory and Education;
New York :
Springer
pp. 621-636
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
In Rethinking Solidarity in Global Society: The Challenge of Globalisation for Social and Solidarity Movements;
Malaysia :
Strategic Information and Research Development Centre
pp. 119-130
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
In Culture and Economic Development. Connecting Asia and Europe;
Frankfurt :
IKO
pp. 105-123
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
In Internet Research Annual: Selected Papers from the Association of Internet Researchers Conference 2005, Volume 4 ;
New York :
Peter Lang
pp. 135-148
Edited Books
Human Rights and Information Communication Technologies: Trends and Consequences of Use
(2013)
Human Rights and Information Communication Technologies: Trends and Consequences of Use
Lannon, J. Halpin E.F.(Ed.)
Hershey :
IGI Global
pp. 235-246
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-1918-0.ch014
Peer Reviewed Journals
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
In Journal Of Knowledge Management;
pp. 8-31
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-09-2018-0605
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
In The International Journal of Management Education ;
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijme.2019.100307
Project Management Performance Assessment in the Non-Profit Sector
Anderson, K., Lannon, J.
(2018)
Project Management Performance Assessment in the Non-Profit Sector
In Project Management Research and Practice;
DOI: https://doi. org/10.5130/pmrp.v5i0.5910
[ULIR]
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
In International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning;
pp. 181-191
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
In International Journal Of Project Management;
pp. 875-888
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijproman.2016.10.007
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
In Project Management Research and Practice;
DOI: DOI: 10.5130/pmrp.v3i0.5119
[ULIR]
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
In Information Development;
pp. 1585-1599
DOI: 10.1177/0266666915615645
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
In Innovative Business School Teaching: Engaging The Millennial Generation;
pp. 189-199
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
In The Southern African Journal of Information and Communication;
pp. 4-21
Conference Publications
36th EGOS Colloquium, Hamburg 2020
Ryan, A., Emuaga, O., Lannon, J.
(2020)
36th EGOS Colloquium, Hamburg 2020
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
Leeds University, UK
Making Projects Critical 9
Lannon, J., Walsh, J.N.
(2019)
Making Projects Critical 9
Malardalen University, Vasteras, Sweden
7th CR3+ Conference
Lannon, J., Killian, S. & Walsh, J
(2019)
7th CR3+ Conference
La Trobe Business School, Melbourne, Australia
Critical Perspectives on NGO Governance and Accountability
Lannon J; Walsh, J.N; Killian, S
(2019)
Critical Perspectives on NGO Governance and Accountability
Sheffiend, UK
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
Marino Institute of Education, Dublin
European Conference on Knowledge Management, ECKM
Walsh J.;Lannon J.
(2018)
European Conference on Knowledge Management, ECKM
pp. 916-923
British Academy of Management Conference (BAM2018)
Emuaga, O., Lannon, J., Ryan, A.
(2018)
British Academy of Management Conference (BAM2018)
Bristol Business School, University of the West of England
British Academy of Management Conference (BAM2018)
Lannon J. & J.N. Walsh
(2018)
British Academy of Management Conference (BAM2018)
Bristol, UK
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
Copenhagen
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
Limerick
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT
Pade-Khene, C;Lannon, J
(2017)
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT
BERLIN :
SPRINGER-VERLAG BERLIN
pp. 475-486
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-59111-7_39
British Academy of Management Conference (BAM2017)
Lannon J., & Walsh, J.N.
(2017)
British Academy of Management Conference (BAM2017)
Bristol Business School, University of the West of England
Learning, Teaching & Student Experience 2016
Lannon, J; Killian, S; Murray, L
(2016)
Learning, Teaching & Student Experience 2016
Conference Aston, Aston University, Birmingham
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,
Dublin
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
Dublin
EdTech 2015: Beyond the Horizon: Policy, Practice and Possibilities
Lannon, J; Dalton, R
(2015)
EdTech 2015: Beyond the Horizon: Policy, Practice and Possibilities
Limerick
Critical Perspectives on Accounting
Lannon, J; Killian, S
(2014)
Critical Perspectives on Accounting
Toronto, Canada
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
Dublin, Ireland
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
In Information Systems Development: Challenges In Practice, Theory And Education, Vols 1and 2;
pp. 621-636
DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-78578-3_3
Conference Contributions
Engineers Ireland Project Management Skillset Event
Lannon, John
(2015)
Engineers Ireland Project Management Skillset Event
Dublin, Ireland
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
Limerick, Ireland
Delivering Social Good: Managing Projects in the Non-Profit Sector
Lannon, John
(2014)
Delivering Social Good: Managing Projects in the Non-Profit Sector
Limerick, Ireland
Published Reports
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
Other Publications
A question of Neutrality and Shannon Airport
Lannon, J.
(2019)
A question of Neutrality and Shannon Airport
RTE Brainstorm
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
pp. 1-14
DOI: 10.5130/pmrp.v3i0.5119
SPECIAL SECTION: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Lannon, J,Aherne, D,Burke, C
(2016)
SPECIAL SECTION: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
In International Journal Of Managing Projects In Business;
pp. 477-480
DOI: 10.1108/IJMPB-03-2016-0026
Shannon Airport and 21st Century War
Lannon, J.
(2015)
Shannon Airport and 21st Century War
Dublin :
Peace and Neutrality Alliance
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
In Engineers Journal;
Engineers Ireland
<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
In Human Rights And Information Communication Technologies: Trends And Consequences Of Use;
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
In Human Rights And Information Communication Technologies: Trends And Consequences Of Use;
pp. 247-254
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
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
Guest Editorial: Special Issue on Human Rights
Halpin, E.F; Lannon, J
(2012)
Guest Editorial: Special Issue on Human Rights
Today's Business Technologies Demystifying the Hype
Lannon, J
(2012)
Today's Business Technologies Demystifying the Hype
Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland
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