Table 1.

Analytical framework

CategoriesSystematic communicationIndividual rolesCommon goalsTime pressureGroup learningTrust and relationshipsAbsorptive capability
BarriersLack of communication and communicative tools
Ambiguity in how to apply knowledge in practice
Difficulty in identifying individual roles and how tasks are to be conductedLack of mutual understanding of goals and vision and how to reach themLack for time
Stress and deadlines pressure
Disconnected group members
Big sized groups
Group members overwhelmed with work tasks
Lack of availability of information or training required
Lack of communication within and between groups
Conflict between colleagues and lack of trust
Stressful work environment
Limited capability to learn, absorb new knowledge and develop new skills through, i.e. education
FacilitatorsEstablished functional communication channels
Easy access to skills within the organization
Clear work role and project role
Understanding work tasks and how to execute them
Clear common goals and vision and how to reach themTime to reflect on learned knowledgeGroup shared understanding
Variation in knowledge within the group
Small groups or subgroups with communication links
Group supervisor/group leader
Group members are not overwhelmed with work tasks/workload
Training and information availability
A positive view of colleagues
Trust in colleagues’ competence and ability to perform tasks
Safe work environment
The organization value developing, assimilating and incorporating new knowledge through, i.e. education
Source: Authors’ own work developed from Ajmal & Koskinen (2008), Allix (2011), Antonacopoulou (2016), Argote (2013a), Argote (2013b), Argote & Fahrenkopf (2016), Cohen & Levinthal (1990), Fang et al. (2010), Goswami & Agrawal (2020), Inkpen & Tsang (2005), Luthra (2017), Granberg (2004), Quigley et al. (2007), Sandberg & Targama (1998), Sankowska, 2013, Stelmaszczyk (2023) and Szulanski (1996) 

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