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Learning Organization as a Framework for Networks' Learning and Collaboration

Authors :
Dirani, Khalil
Baldauf, Jack
Medina-Cetina, Zenon
Wowk, Katya
Herzka, Sharon
Bello Bolio, Ricardo
Gutierrez Martinez, Victor
Munoz Ubando, Luis Alberto
Source :
Learning Organization. 2021 28(4):428-443.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to use Watkins and Marsick model of a learning organization (1993, 1996), the dimensions of the learning organization questionnaire as a framework for interdisciplinary network collaboration and knowledge sharing. Design/methodology/approach: The research team used a mixed-methods approach for data collection. Survey data was collected from 181 networks. In addition, data was collected from two focus groups with six participants each. Findings: Results, in general, showed that the learning organization culture could be used as a framework for interdisciplinary network collaboration. In particular, results showed that shared vision, imbedded systems and knowledge sharing were key driving forces required for successful collaboration. Research limitations/implications: Theoretical and practical implications were discussed, and conditions for learning organization culture for networks were established. Originality/value: People in a network era need more than training; they need ongoing, interdisciplinary, collaborative support to solve complex problems. Organizations can only work effectively if barriers to organizational learning were removed. This originality of this paper lies in applying learning organization framework at the network level.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0969-6474
Volume :
28
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Learning Organization
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1316384
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1108/TLO-05-2020-0089