John R. Turner

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings

• Baker, R., Hirudayaraj, M., Turner, J.R. (2019). The statistics for machine learning: Data are not normal. Irish Learning Technology Association.

Book

• Turner, J.R., Thurlow, N. (2023). The Flow System Playbook. Aaxel. https://www.amazon.com/Flow-System-Playbook-John-Turner/dp/B0CKDCKCQQ
• Turner, J.R., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B. (2020). The Flow System: The Evolution of Agile and Lean Thinking in an Age of Complexity. Denton, TX, Aquiline Books|UNT. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1725755/
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N. (2020). The Flow System: Key Principles and Attributes. 83. The Flow Consortium. https://www.amazon.com/Flow-System-Key-Principles-Attributes/dp/B085DQB92N/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1583621778&sr=1-3
• Turner, J. (2020). The Flow System Guide. 70. https://www.amazon.com/Flow-System-Guide-Turner-Ph-D/dp/B085KN39FP/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1584305261&sr=

Book Chapter

• Turner, J.R., Thurlow, N. (2021). Cynefin's Influence on The Flow System. Cynefin: The Layer Cake of Complexity and Sense-making. Cognitive Edge.
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B. (2020). The Flow System: Providing Tools for Complexity. Cases on Performance Improvement Innovation. IGI.
• Turner, J.R., Baker, R.M., Romine, K. (2019). Complex adaptive team systems (CATS): Scaling of a team leadership development model. IntechOpen. https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/complex-adaptive-team-systems-cats-scaling-of-a-team-leadership-development-model
• Turner, J., Allen, J.M., Scott-Bracey, P. (2018). Multilevel theory model development and dissemination.
• Turner, J.R., Allen, J.M., Bracey, P. (2018). Multilevel theory model development and dissemination. 29. IGI Publishing. https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/multilevel-theory-model-development-and-dissemination/217553
• Turner, J.R., Baker, R.M., Morris, M. (2018). Complex Adaptive Systems: Adapting and Managing Teams and Team Conflict. INTECH Open Science. https://www.intechopen.com/books/organizational-conflict/complex-adaptive-systems-adapting-and-managing-teams-and-team-conflict
• Romine, K., Turner, J.R., Baker, R.M. (2017). The chessboard model: The missing links between complexity and emergence. 171-190. World Scientific. https://www.doi:10.1142/9789813234482_0009
• Turner, J., Pretrunin, K.F., Allen, J. (2015). Developing multilevel models for research. In V. Wang (Ed.), Handbook of research on scholarly publishing and research methods Chapter 23. 463-489. IGI Global. http://http://www.igi-global.com/book/handbook-research-scholarly-publishing-research/115506

Book Review

• Turner, J.R. (2012). Teaming [Review of the book Teaming: How Organizations Learn, Innovate, and Compete in the Knowledge Economy, by Edmondson, A. C.]. NO. 1 (3) 31-32. SAGE, Learning & Performance Quarterly.

Conference Proceeding

• Turner, J.R., Smith, D.L., Allen, J.M. (2019). Digital Presence for Information Scholars. Proceedings of the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) 2019 15th Annual Social Informatics Research Symposium.
• Turner, J.R., Baker, R.M. (2018). Leadership capacities in HRD: An integrative literature review and typology. Newcastle, UFHRD.
• Turner, J.R., Baker, R.M., Romine, K.D. (2018). Replacing systems theory with complexity theory as one of HRD's foundational theories. Newcastle, UFHRD.
• Turner, J.R., Baker, R.M., Wood, J. (2018). Leadership theories and supporting theories in HRD literature. Richmond, Virginia, Academy of Human Resource Development.
• Turner, J.R., Baker. (2018). Leadership theories and supporting theories in HRD literature. Richmond, Virginia, Academy of Human Resource Development.
• Turner, J.R., Baker, R.M., Romine, K.D. (2017). Team emergence leadership development model. Montreal, International Society for Performance Improvement.
• Turner, J.R., Hix, J., Baker, R.M., Allen, J.M. (2017). Improving your digital presence as a researcher. San Antonio, Texas, Academy of Human Resource Development.
• Chae, C., Al-Khudhur, J., Passmore, D., Baker, R.M., Turner, J.R. (2017). Structural model of topics in Academy of Human Resource Development journals, 1990-2015. San Antonio, Texas, Academy of Human Resource Development.

Editorial

• Turner, J.R. (2022). Welcome back. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 35 (1) Allen Pub;lishing.
• Turner, J.R. (2021). Change is a constant. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 34 (4) Wiley.
• Turner, J.R. (2021). Leader to leadership: A paradigm shift?. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 34 (3)
• Turner, J.R. (2021). Mentorship, entrepreneurship, and job performance. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 34 (1) Wiley.
• Turner, J.R. (2021). Systematic reviews. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 33 (4) Wiley.
• Turner, J. (2021). Mentorship, entrepreneurship, and job performance [Editorial]. Performance Improvement Quarterly. No. 34 (1) 3-5. Wiley. https://onlinelibrary-wiley-com.libproxy.library.unt.edu/doi/10.1002/piq.21357
• Turner, J.R. (2020). APA 7th Edition: Now expected of all submissions to PIQ. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 33 (2) USA, Wiley.
• Turner, J.R. (2020). Theories are not intended to be static. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 33 (3) Wiley.
• Turner, J.R. (2019). Introduction to Meta-Science in HRD. Advances in Developing Human Resources. 21 (4) 403-408.
• Turner, J.R. (2019). The essential components for an article, with examples. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 32 (2) 105-110. Wiley. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/piq.21315
• Turner, J.R. (2019). What implications came from your study: An overview of the discussion and conclusion sections. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 32 (1) 7-11. Wiley.
• Turner, J.R. (2019). Tell me what you found not what it means: A review of the Results section. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 31 (4) 323-326. Wiley.
• Turner, J.R. (2018). Tell me how you got those numbers: A review of the Methodology section. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 31 (3) 219-223.
• Turner, J.R. (2018). Leadership, culture, and community. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 31 (2) 109-112.
• Turner, J.R. (2018). Literature Review. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 31 (2) 113-117.
• Turner, J.R. (2018). Introduction, theoretical framework, and the problem statement. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 31 (1) 103-106.
• Turner, J.R. (2018). Associate Editorial: All manuscripts must have a beginning, middle, and end. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 30 (4) 227-230.
• Turner, J.R. (2016). Special issue theme: Testing and updating the knowledge base of the field of performance improvement [Editorial]. Performance Improvement. 55 (6) 5-6. Wiley.

Journal Article

• Hale, J., Baker, R.M., Turner, J.R. (2023). Special Feature: Know your colleagues: Rose Baker and John Turner. Performance Improvement. 62 (3) 67-70. Kansas, International Society for Performance Improvement.
• Turner, J.R., , N. (2023). Organizational Change: The Substrate-independence Theory. Performance Improvement. 62 (3) Celina, Meridian/Allen Press. 5055 Summerview Ln.
• , S.Y., Turner, J.R., Nimon, K., Adepoju, B. Weaving layers of learning: Multiplex learning networks in the workplace. Human Resource Development Review. Sage.
• Turner, J.R., Allen, J.M., Hawamdeh, S.M., Mastanamma, G. (2023). The Multifaceted Sensemaking Theory: A Systematic Literature Review and Content Analysis on Sensemaking. Systems. Special Issue titled "Managing Complexity: A Practitioner's Guide". 11 (3) 145. Basel, Switzerland, MDPI. https://www.mdpi.com/2079-8954/11/3/145
• Turner, J.R., Baker, R.M., Thurlow, N. (2022). Creativity and Innovative Processes: Assemblages and Lines of Flight. Systems. Part of a Special Issue. 10 (5) 24 pages. Basel, Switzerland, MDPI. https://www.mdpi.com/2079-8954/10/5/168
• Turner, J.R., Snowden, D., Thurlow, N. (2022). The Substrate-independence Theory: Advancing Constructor Theory to Scaffold Substrate Attributes for the Recursive Interaction Between Knowledge and Information. Systems. 10 (1) 23. Basel, Switzerland, MDPI. https://www.mdpi.com/2079-8954/10/1/7
• Turner, J.R., Baker, R.M. (2020). Doing the do: A case study testing creativity and innovative processes as complex adaptive systems. New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. 32 (2) 40-61. Wiley.
• Turner, J.R., Baker, R., Ali, Z.A., Thurlow, N. (2020). A New Multiteam System (MTS) Effectiveness Model. 8 (2) 12. Basel, MDPI.
• Turner, J.R., Baker, R.M. (2020). Collaborative Research: Techniques for Conducting Collaborative Research from the Science of Team Science (SCiTS). Advances in Developing Human Resources. 22 (1) 72-86. Sage. https://libproxy.library.unt.edu:2254/doi/full/10.1177/1523422319886300
• Turner, J.R., Brown, H.Q., Passmore, D.L., Nimon, K., Baker, R.M., Jeong, S., Flatt, C. (2019). Metascience: Guidelines for the practitioner. Advances in Developing Human Resources. 21 (4) 503-512. Norman, Oklahoma, Sage Journals.
• Turner, J.R., Morris, M., Atamenwan, I. (2019). A Theoretical Literature Review on the Adaptive Structuration Theory. Advances in Developing Human Resources. 21 (3) 289-302. SAGE. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1523422319851275
• Turner, J.R., Chacon-Rivera, M.R. (2019). A Theoretical Literature Review on the Social Identity Model of Organizational Leadership (SIMOL). Advances in Developing Human Resources. 21 (3) 371-382. Sage. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1523422319851444
• Turner, J.R., Baker, R.M. (2019). Complexity theory: An overview with potential applications for the social sciences. 24. MDPI. https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mdpi.com%2F2079-8954%2F7%2F1%2F4%2Fpdf&data=02%7C01%7CJohn.Turner%40unt.edu%7C1d8062bed0754b94a70e08d67e01de79%7C70de199207c6480fa318a1afcba03983%7C0%7C1%7C636834943849255068&sdata=Rruysblh35DcmtUoRJmMLsANDaNpeTG29HeAK2f6Uu4%3D&reserved=0
• Turner, J.R., Thurlow, N., Baker, R.M., Northcutt, D., Newman, K. (2019). Multiteam Systems in an Agile Environment: A Realist Systematic Review. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. Emerald. https://doi.org/10.1108/JTMT-10-2018-0355
• Turner, J.R., Baker, R.M., Schroeder, J., Johnson, K.R., Chung, C. (2018). The Global Leadership Capacity Wheel: Comparing HRD Leadership Literature with Research from Global and Indigenous Leadership. The European Journal of Training and Development. 43 (1/2) 105+131. Bingley, West Yorkshire, Emerald.
• Turner, J.R., Baker, R.M., Schroeder, J., Johnson, K.R., Chih-hung, H. (2018). Leadership development techniques: Mapping leadership development techniques with leadership capacities using a typology of development. The European Journal of Training and Development. 42 (9) 538-557. Emerald. https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.emeraldinsight.com%2Feprint%2FUURS2QQDUKZV3YZ3EDFN%2Ffull&data=02%7C01%7CJohn.Turner%40unt.edu%7C0f17a79a5db5423f4d9c08d64671276e%7C70de199207c6480fa318a1afcba03983%7C0%7C0%7C636773850136771667&sdata=JA7FdgOPCesK3LeJlk6VoQPnuwXwA98EYm%2B8MBQBrBQ%3D&reserved=0
• Baker, R.M., Ramos, K., Turner, J.R. (2018). Game design for visually-impaired individuals: Creativity and innovation theories and sensory substitution devices influence on virtual and physical navigation skills. Other. 4 (1) 37-48. Irish Technology Learning Association.
• Turner, J.R., Baker, R.M. (2018). A review of leadership theories: Identifying a lack of growth in the HRD leadership domain. The European Journal of Training and Development. 42 (7/8) 470-498. Emerald. https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.emeraldinsight.com%2Feprint%2F4NA2SEEYZH9B557BZIFM%2Ffull&data=02%7C01%7CJohn.Turner%40unt.edu%7C0f17a79a5db5423f4d9c08d64671276e%7C70de199207c6480fa318a1afcba03983%7C0%7C0%7C636773850136771667&sdata=tJFvGQMgORSNLMsSB%2BSzXzBHR%2FP1VDXgiaRrgIL5V%2Fs%3D&reserved=0
• Kellner, F., Chew, E., Turner, J.R. (2018). Understanding the relationship of alexithymia and leadership effectiveness through emotional intelligence: An integrative literature review. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 31 (1) 35-56. Wiley.
• Turner, J.R., Baker, R.M., Kellner, F. (2018). Theoretical literature review: Tracing the life-cycle of a theory and its verified and falsified statements. Human Resource Development Review. 17 (1) 34-61.
• Turner, J.R., Baker, R.M. (2016). Updating performance improvement’s knowledge base: A call to researchers and practitioners using Gilbert’s behavior engineering model as an example. Performance Improvement. 55 (6) 7-12. Wiley.
• Turner, J.R., Baker, R. (2016). Updating Performance Improvement's Knowledge Base: A Call to Researchers and Practitioners Using Gilbert's Behavior Engineering Model as an Example. Performance Improvement. 55 (6) 7-12. Wiley.
• Turner, J. R.. (2016). Team Cognition Conflict: A Conceptual Review Identifying Cognition Conflict as a New Team Conflict Construct. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 29 (2) 145-167. Wiley.
• Turner, J. R., & Pretrunin, K.. (2015). Creating Self-Generating Knowledge Sharing Spirals: Improving Motivation in a Knowledge Economy. Performance Improvement. 54 (7) 20-25. Wiley.
• Turner, J. R.. (2015). Hierarchical Linear Modeling: Testing Multilevel Theories. Advances in Developing Human Resources. 17 (1) 88-101. SAGE.
• Turner, J.R., Danks, S. (2014). Case study research: A valuable learning tool for performance improvement professionals. Performance Improvement. 53 (4) 24-31. Wiley.
• Turner, J.R., Chen, Q., Danks, S. (2014). Team shared cognitive constructs: A meta-analysis exploring the effects of shared cognitive constructs on team performance. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 27 (1) 83-117. Wiley.
• Turner, J.R. (2014). Grounded theory building for the workplace. Performance Improvement. 53 (3) 31-38. Wiley.
• Turner, J.R. (2013). Multiagent Systems as a Team Member. Other. 9 (1) 73-90. Common Ground Publishing. http://ijt.cgpublisher.com/
• Turner, J.R., Zimmerman, T.D., Allen, J.M. (2012). Teams as a sub-process for knowledge management. Journal of Knowledge Management. 16 (6) 963-977.
• Turner, J.R., Zimmerman, T., Allen, J.M. (2012). Teams as a Sub-process for Knowledge Management. Journal of Knowledge Management. 16 963-977. Emerald Insight.
• Turner, J.R. (2011). New Metacognitive Model for Human Performance Technology. Performance Improvement. 50 (7) 25-32. Wiley.
• Turner, J.R. (2010). Using Feed Process as a Means of Performance Improvement in a Dynamic Environment. Performance Improvement. 49 (8) 15-20. Wiley.

Magazine/Trade Publication

• Turner, J.R. (2023). Problem Types. Other. 17 33-39. TLM. www.theleanmag.com
• Turner, J.R., Thurlow, N., Zozimo, D. (2022). Individuals, teams, and multiteam systems: Similar but different systems. Other. https://mundopm.com.br/ed102/Ed102_Revista_PDM.pdf
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N. (2022). Individuals, teams, and multiteam systems: Similar but different systems. 19 (102) 78-87. projectdesignmanagement.com.br. https://mundopm.com.br/ed102/Ed102_Revista_PDM.pdf

Newsletter

• Turner, J.R. (2016). Statistical significance, inferences and the decision maker. Performance Xpress. https://www.ispi.org/ISPI/Resources/PX/Articles/Featured_Articles/Statistical_Significance__Inferences_and_the_Decision_Maker___May_2016.aspx?WebsiteKey=8b8db682-5734-4be7-b952-33fdabafb78d
• Turner, J.R. (2016). Triangulation: A technique to reduce bias and improve validity and reliability. Performance Xpress. http://www.performancexpress.org/2015/11/hpt-research-fit-triangulation-a-technique-to-reduce-bias-and-improve-validity-and-reliability/
• Turner, J.R. (2015). Call for Papers: Performance Improvement Journal special Issue: Current theories and models.... Performance Xpress. http://www.performancexpress.org/2015/11/call-for-papers-performance-improvement-journal-special-issue-current-theories-and-models-that-help-support-human-performance-technology-and-performance-improvement/

Online Guidebook

• Turner, J., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B., Kia, L. (2020). The Flow System Guide (Chinese Traditional). Celina, https://flowguides.org/admin/files/TFS-Guide-Final-R18-11-2019-Trad-Chinese.pdf
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B., Lourenco, H. (2020). The Flow System Guide (Portuguese-Portugal). Celina, https://flowguides.org/admin/files/TFS-Guide-Final-R18-11-2019_pt_PT.pdf
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B., Herinean, V.O., Caraman, N. (2020). The Flow System Guide (Romanian). Celina, https://flowguides.org/admin/files/TFS-Guide-Final-R18-11-2019-Romanian.pdf
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B., Baldini, M., Brouwer, B. (2020). The Flow System Guide (Italian). https://flowguides.org/admin/files/TFS-Guide-Final-R18-11-2019_Italian.pdf
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B., Kim, C., Chae, C. (2020). The Flow System Guide (Korean). https://flowguides.org/admin/files/TFS-Guide-Final-R18-11-2019_Korean.pdf
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B., Gobov, D., Poliakh, A. (2020). The Flow System Guide (Ukrainian). https://flowguides.org/admin/files/TFS-Guide-Final-R18-11-2019_Ukrainian.pdf
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B., Thompson, C. (2020). The Flow System Guide (Portuguese-Brazilian). https://flowguides.org/admin/files/TFS-Guide-Final-R18-11-2019_PTBR.pdf
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B., Miranda, J.A., Venegas, R. (2020). The Flow System Guide (Spanish). https://flowguides.org/admin/files/TFS-Guide-Final-R18-11-2019_Spanish.pdf
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B., Brouwer, G. (2020). The Flow System Guide (Dutch). https://flowguides.org/admin/files/TFS-Guide-Final-R18-11-2019_Dutch.pdf
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B., Gupta, P., Krishna, A. (2020). The Flow System Guide (Hindi). https://flowguides.org/admin/files/TFS-Guide-Final-R18-11-2019_Hindi.pdf
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B., Thomas, J. (2020). The Flow System Guide (Audio version). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q83emgiTGfM
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B., Edmundson, E. (2020). The Flow System Guide (Polish). https://flowguides.org/admin/files/TFS-Guide-Final-R18-11-2019-Polish.pdf
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B., Iron, R. (2020). The Flow System Guide (German). https://flowguides.org/admin/files/TFS-Guide-Final-R18-11-2019_German.pdf
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B., Ghosh, L. (2019). The Flow System Guide (Punjabi). https://flowguides.org/admin/files/TFS-Guide-Final-R18-11-2019-Punjabi-NT.pdf
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B. (2019). The Flow System Guide. 31. https://www.flowguides.org
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B., Hui, E.R. (2019). The Flow System Guide (Mandarin). 31. https://www.flowguides.org/admin/files/TFS-Guide-Final-R18-11-2019-Mandarin-NT.pdf
• Turner, J., Thurlow, N., Rivera, B., Saleh, H., Saleh, M. (2019). The Flow system Guidebook (Arabic-Egyptian). https://flowguides.org/admin/files/TFS-Guide-Final-R18-12-31-2019-Arabic.pdf

Poster

• Allen, J.M., Smith, D.L., Turner, J. (2019). Digital Presence for Information Scholars. Annual Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T).

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research

• Baker, R.M. (Co-Principal), Turner, J.R. (Co-Principal), "Office of Research and Economic Development, Small Grants," sponsored by Office of Research and Economic Development, University of North Texas, $814 Funded. (2017 - 2018).

Grant - Service

• Turner, J.R., Baker, R.M., Romine, K. (Supporting), Schroeder, J. (Supporting), Bickle, J. (Supporting), "Team Science Program Development," sponsored by UNT New College in Frisco & UNT-COI, University of North Texas, $10000.00 Funded. ( - 2017).

Grant - Teaching

• Turner, J.R., "CLEAR Course Design Institute," sponsored by CLEAR, University of North Texas, $1500.00 Funded. ( - 2016).

Sponsored Research

• Turner, J., "Cyber Ambassador Fellow," sponsored by Michigan State University, National, Funded. (2019 - 2020).
• Turner, J.R., "Junior Faculty Summer Research Support Award," sponsored by UNT, University of North Texas, $5000.00 Funded. ( - 2016).
• Turner, J., "Cyber Ambassador Fellow," sponsored by Michigan State University, National, Funded. (2019 - 2020).