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Are “skills” all there is to learning in organizations? The case for a broader framework

Are “skills” all there is to learning in organizations? The case for a broader framework Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an antidote to a narrow focus on skills and to show how learning for organizational development needs a broader framework. Design/methodology/approach – The article is based on work done in a variety of organizations as well as published sources. Findings – Governments and educational bodies too easily keep attention at the level of individual learning and also address only short‐term needs: organizations need to take a broader view. Practical implications – The article has real practical implications for leaders/managers and learning and development professionals. Organizations need to consider learning from a more holistic perspective and not just pay attention to short‐term skill needs. Originality/value – The article will be of value to managers and learning specialists as it raises important issues about the need to focus on this under‐explored problem. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Development and Learning in Organizations Emerald Publishing

Are “skills” all there is to learning in organizations? The case for a broader framework

Ian Cunningham
Development and Learning in Organizations , Volume 22 (3): 4 – Apr 4, 2008
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2008 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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1477-7282
DOI
10.1108/14777280810861749
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an antidote to a narrow focus on skills and to show how learning for organizational development needs a broader framework. Design/methodology/approach – The article is based on work done in a variety of organizations as well as published sources. Findings – Governments and educational bodies too easily keep attention at the level of individual learning and also address only short‐term needs: organizations need to take a broader view. Practical implications – The article has real practical implications for leaders/managers and learning and development professionals. Organizations need to consider learning from a more holistic perspective and not just pay attention to short‐term skill needs. Originality/value – The article will be of value to managers and learning specialists as it raises important issues about the need to focus on this under‐explored problem.

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Development and Learning in Organizations – Emerald Publishing

Published: Apr 4, 2008

Keywords: Skills; Workplace training; Knowledge management; Ethics

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