... management Learning Being prepared for any unforeseen circumstances is the standard for many businesses. Operating in such a volatile and complex environment dictates that organizations should have plans in place to handle any changes that may arise. This is the ideal situation; but even...

... and places the articles in context. Findings This paper identified that regardless whether entrepreneurs are necessity or opportunity driven, their learning approaches are similar. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting...

... and places the articles in context. Findings Problem-based learning is an educational approach that cements foundational theoretical knowledge with real-life possibilities, aligning theory and practice to allow students to gain a meaningful understanding of their future roles. Originality/value...

... and places the articles in context. Findings Learning from experience is critical to the success of entrepreneurial ventures. But when such businesses fail, it is often devastating to the extent that no learning takes place. Education can equip entrepreneurs with the greater knowledge and understanding...

... and places the articles in context. Findings This paper discovered that exploratory and exploitative learning is useful in promoting innovation in the construction industry. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only...

... by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format. © Emerald Publishing Limited 2021 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Knowledge sharing Learning Strategy Knowledge development Interactive communication...

..., data and things, just about any entity can be connected for the purpose of data exchange. This venture alone illustrates how Cisco still remains true to its original vision of “changing the way we work, live, play and learn”. In these situations, most companies tend to embark on run-of-the-mill...

... and places the articles in context. Findings – Developing leaders and managers remains high on the agenda for many organizations. Learning requirements are established and companies strive to meet these goals by creating and delivering relevant programs. These endeavors do not come cheap though...

... the articles in context. Findings During the last two decades, community of practice (CoP) has made its presence felt in many organizations. It is an idea that starts with the recognition that adults, in their workplace, do not learn solely from formal organized “learning activities...

... the articles in context. Findings Whether learning is a job‐related necessity, or just a fun way to spend leisure time, it has to grab the attention. People need access to a wide variety of relational learning options. Alignment with organizational culture, goals, and processes needs...

... available on the company's extranet and presented and further developed in a series of local management meetings and brainstorming sessions throughout the company. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Business schools Human resource management Leadership Leadership development Learning...

... of the newly‐merged company's strengths and weaknesses led to the identification of an appropriate structure and knowledge of where to leverage key capabilities. Innovation Learning Creative thinking Team working Ideas are the raw material for innovations that have become so vital to achieving...

.... Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by one of the consultants who was working on the project, and hence it describes the phenomenological experience while also complementing this with further reflections to enrich the learning attained from this process. Findings...

..., with a view to benefiting staff. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Management development Learning Leadership development Occupational psychology Nicky is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Consulting Director of Centre of Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP). Her particular...

...Interview by Juliet Norton Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Tom Adams, Chief Executive Officer of Rosetta Stone Inc., one of the world's leading language‐learning solution providers. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared...

... to compensation and learning.” Who knows if a future generation will be watching old films of the days when, somehow, people had to exist without having access to social media? Hard to believe, they will think, that someone could spend a whole day at work without being part of a virtual social “scene...

... the articles in context. Findings For decades, the public sector has been encouraged to learn from and copy private business practices. In turn, CEOs and senior managers in competitive markets have discounted and ignored the public sector as a source of learning. However, can this philosophy...

... executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 Innovation Learning Finland Strategic management A rather tired cliché...

...W.P. Barnett © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 --> Competitive strategy Inertia Learning Learning organizations Organizational performance Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 25, Issue 10 Barnett W.P. and , Pontikes E.G...

...N. Balasubramanian © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 --> Innovation Learning Organizational performance Patents Quality Research and development Shareholder value analysis United States of America Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 25...