Con-men and corporate trainers: show me the learning

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 3-6
Author(s):  
Jeremy Lamar Gray
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Workplace Learning ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Doctor Of Education ◽  
Current State ◽  
The People ◽  
Effective Learning Environments

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to increase awareness of how organizations can better recruit and hire Workplace Educators to increase organizational effectiveness through heighten learning and development programs. As a Doctor of Education in the field of organizational leadership, I have witness the task of workplace learning and development relegated to inarticulate and inauthentic trainers who lack the skills-set to provide effective organizational strategy needed in the workplace. The paper gives insight on identifying the less qualified and hiring the better qualified. Design/methodology/approach – The approach to this paper was one of gathering information from the professional experience of the author, literature written on organizational behavior and workplace learning and development. This paper was designed to review the history and examine the current state of learning and development in the workplace. Findings – The findings from the literature review gives creditability to the author’s view that it is time for organizations to create more effective learning environments that starts with recruiting and hiring the most effective Workplace Educators, organizations should separate learning and development from human resources and Workplace Educators should be given a sit at the executive table. Originality/value – This paper provides information for organizations and human resource departments to enhance their knowledge of how they are choosing the people to educate their workplace in the study organizational behavior and learning and development. The focus of the paper is to review the history and build more appreciation and respect for the study of organizational behavior and workplace learning and development.

Learning takes center stage as BT enters new global markets

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 7-10
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Technical Staff ◽  
Practice Approach ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Pathways ◽  
It Training ◽  
Training Company

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to observe how telecommunication giant BT has used e-learning to prepare more than 6,000 information technology (IT) and technical staff over the past 2 years to support a move into new markets. Design/methodology/approach – Reveals how the company met the challenges of rapidly improving the skills of IT and technical staff, standardized a best-practice approach to IT training across key lines of business and increased levels of staff engagement. Findings – Charts the creation of flexible learning and development programs known as accredited-learning pathways (ALPs), which have since been developed to cover wider areas of employee training at BT. Practical implications – Explains that ALPs now form a key part of BT’s strategic workforce improvement initiatives and are instrumental in embedding continuous learning and accreditation for IT skills. More than 6,000 people have completed ALP content since the program inception in 2011. Social implications – Reveals that the success of the program resulted in BT being awarded the Best IT Training accolade at the training company Skillsoft’s annual user conference in 2013, by a panel of independent industry experts. Originality/value – Provides the inside story of a key development initiative at a major international telecommunications company.

Entrepreneurial learning in venture acceleration programs

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 588-603 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diamanto Politis ◽  
Jonas Gabrielsson ◽  
Nataliya Galan ◽  
Solomon Akele Abebe
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Learning Dynamics ◽  
Entrepreneurial Learning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Effective Learning Environments ◽  
Acceleration Programs

Purpose This study aims to better understand entrepreneurial learning in the context of venture acceleration programs. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research strategy was used based on multiple in-depth interviews with 21 lead entrepreneurs complemented with participatory observations and secondary sources. The data were inductively analysed following the Gioia methodology (Gioia et al., 2012). Findings The authors build on experiential learning theory to generate a process-focussed model exploring the learning dynamics that venture acceleration programs can facilitate. In this model, the authors identify three catalysts that trigger processes of experiential learning and two contingencies that alleviate the effects of the catalysts on learning outcomes. The findings suggest that the potential of venture acceleration programs to be effective learning environments pends on the presence and quality of these catalysts and contingencies. Originality/value The findings provide novel insights on how venture acceleration programs trigger entrepreneurial learning, thereby offering a deeper understanding of the learning dynamics in this setting.

The Implications of Learning and Development for Teacher Professionalism

2020 ◽  
pp. 6-15
Author(s):  
Deisi C. Yunga
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Workplace Learning ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Teacher Professionalism ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Narrative Literature Review

This paper elaborates on the different concepts of professional learning and professional development in an effort to illustrate their importance in the improvement of the teaching profession and attainment of teacher professionalism. This study uses a narrative literature review approach on an array of available sources from available literature, which comprises scholarly materials, published and peer-reviewed articles, books, and reports from education institutions. The study shows that remaining informed about the changes in the teaching profession is core in attaining professionalism in teaching, proving the need for professional development programs to ensure the update of teachers’ skills and knowledge. Furthermore, the study advocates for a clearer academic distinction between professional learning and professional development, with professional learning facilitated by professional learning communities and workplace learning programs. Lastly, we discuss elements of effective professional learning and development and examine their importance.

Abusive supervision: a content analysis of theory and methodology

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yucheng Zhang ◽  
Zhongwei Hou ◽  
Xingxing Zhou ◽  
Yumeng Yue ◽  
Siqi Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Country Of Origin ◽  
Abusive Supervision ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Despite recent organizational behavior studies have witnessed considerable progress in abusive supervision research; some demerits for both theory and methodology still remain in the past years. To clarify the current state of knowledge in the field, this study aims to analyze the current state of theories and methods on abusive supervision and provides a detailed future research agenda. Design/methodology/approach This paper conducted a literature review for both theory and methodology of the abusive supervision research using a content analysis of 134 publications. Findings For the theory part, this paper summarized the theories that had been applied to explain the relationship between abusive supervision and its consequences as well as antecedents. For the methodology part, this paper outlined some critical issues regarding country of origin, research design, measurement, analysis strategy and also summarized with a discussion of the relationship between methodological issues and article impact. Finally, this paper concluded by presenting an agenda for future abusive supervision research regarding both theory and methodology. Originality/value First, this paper summarizes the main theories, antecedents and consequences often used in abusive supervision research to allow scholars to carry out theoretically driven research investigating abusive supervision in the future. Second, through a content analysis of the methods sections of abusive supervision research in the samples (i.e. country of origin, research design, measurement and analytical procedures), this paper identified the potential reasons underlying the inconsistency in the conclusions of abusive supervision research and provide some guidance for future empirical studies. Third, based on the qualitative review, this paper provides an agenda for future research investigating abusive supervision by developing a content-specific theoretical framework to benchmark abusive supervision research against other research related to leadership and offers an accurate response to scholars’ criticisms of abusive supervision research.

scholarly journals Workplace learning and organisational performance in the hospitality industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-186
Author(s):  
Anne Kleefstra ◽  
Michel Altan ◽  
Jol Stoffers
Keyword(s):  
Workplace Learning ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
International Perspective ◽  
Organisational Performance ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
General Managers ◽  
Hr Managers ◽  
Depth Interviews

PurposeThe hospitality industry creates a distinctive context in which learning takes place. The industry's international perspective and large globalisation play an important role in learning, as well as the operational and structural features that give meaning to learning and development in the hospitality industry. This explorative research therefore studies the relation between workplace learning and organisational performance in the Dutch hospitality industry.Design/methodology/approachThe qualitative research is done through 15 in-depth interviews with general managers and HR managers of Dutch hotels with three or more stars and at least ten employees.FindingsIt can be concluded that there is a relation between workplace learning and organisational performance in the hospitality industry, as the participants in this research and the literature both mention workplace learning enhances organisational performance.Originality/valueLittle research has been done on learning and organisational performance specifically, in the (Western) hospitality industry. This research therefore focusses on HRD and studies the influence of workplace learning on organisational performance in the Dutch hospitality industry.

scholarly journals Self-regulated learning behaviour in the finance industry

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 387-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin Milligan ◽  
Rosa Pia Fontana ◽  
Allison Littlejohn ◽  
Anoush Margaryan
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Workplace Learning ◽  
Knowledge Workers ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Finance Industry ◽  
Regulated Learning

Purpose – This paper aims to explore the role of self-regulatory behaviours in predicting workplace learning. As work practices in knowledge-intensive domains become more complex, individual workers must take greater responsibility for their ongoing learning and development. Design/methodology/approach – The study was conducted with knowledge workers from the finance industry. In all, 170 participants across a range of work roles completed a questionnaire consisting of three scales derived from validated instruments (measuring learning opportunities, self-regulated learning [SRL] and learning undertaken). The relationship between the variables was tested through linear regression analysis. Findings – Data analysis confirms a relationship between the learning opportunities provided by a role, and learning undertaken. Regression analysis identifies three key SRL behaviours that appear to mediate this relationship: task interest/value, task strategies and self-evaluation. Together they provide an insight into the learning processes that occur during intentional informal learning. Research limitations/implications – This quantitative study identifies a relationship between specific SRL behaviours and workplace learning undertaken in one sector. Qualitative studies are needed to understand the precise nature of this relationship. Follow-up studies could explore whether the findings are generalisable to other contexts. Practical implications – Developing a deeper understanding of how individuals manage their day-to-day learning can help shape the learning and development support provided to individual knowledge workers. Originality/value – Few studies have explored the role of self-regulation in the workplace. This study adds to our understanding of this critical element of professional learning.

scholarly journals Transforming Workplace Learning: A Qualitative Inquiry into Adopting Massive Open Online Courses into Corporate Learning and Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 295
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Żur ◽  
Christian Friedl
Keyword(s):  
Workplace Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Corporate Learning

Despite the wide acknowledgement of the knowledge-based economy, the need for life-long learning and quickly growing open online resources, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are not common means of corporate learning and development programs. The aim of this study is to identify key factors determining the adoption of MOOCs in corporate workplace learning programs. In this exploratory research, the authors employ empirical data from 36 in-depth interviews with corporate managers directly responsible for learning and development practices. Findings provide potential explanations for the mismatch between a generally positive attitude towards MOOCs and their still low adoption rate by identifying expectations towards MOOCs, as well as major reservations. We find that while corporations recognize the opportunities MOOCs can introduce into workplace learning, elevated expectations, negative first-time experiences and objective barriers inhibit MOOC adoption in corporate learning and development programs. It is among the first to expose the perspective of organizations at an early stage of adopting MOOCs. The findings provide a novel contribution to both workplace learning scholarship as well as practical recommendations which can inform HR managers’ decisions in regard to adopting digital means in workplace learning.

Learning and development for critical care nurses

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Workplace Learning ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Critical Care Nurses ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Ongoing Development ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings A focus on workplace learning is essential for professions, like nursing. However, differences in the respective learning opportunities available to permanent and temporary staff presents considerable challenges with regards to the ongoing development that is so critical for employees in a healthcare context. Originality/value The briefing saves busy 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.

How to support and develop first-time managers?

2015 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawn Sillett
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Management Development ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Senior Managers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Development Professionals ◽  
First Time ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the challenges faced by first-time managers on their promotion and present suggestions for aiding successful transition. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on 15 years’ experience of working with first-time managers and their employers’ organizations, designing and delivering training and development programs in a corporate environment, as well as informal study of research by academic and practising professionals in the management development field. Findings – Newly promoted managers can face daunting challenges when they take on responsibility for managing others, which can adversely affect their own and others’ performance and engagement. Practical implications – The paper provides practical suggestions for supporting first-time managers’ transition to their new role. Originality/value – This paper is of value to HR and learning and development professionals, as well as senior managers who seek practical ways to enhance the development of their first-time managers.

scholarly journals Theoretical perspectives in operations management: an analysis of the literature

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (8) ◽  
pp. 1182-1206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Walker ◽  
Daniel Chicksand ◽  
Zoe Radnor ◽  
Glyn Watson
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Operations Management ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Current State ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives

Purpose – It is important to advance operations management (OM) knowledge while being mindful of the theoretical developments of the discipline. The purpose of this paper is to explore which theoretical perspectives have dominated the OM field. This analysis allows the authors to identify theory trends and gaps in the literature and to identify fruitful areas for future research. A reflection on theory is also practical, given that it guides research toward important questions and enlightens OM practitioners. Design/methodology/approach – The authors provide an analysis of OM theory developments in the last 30 years. The study encompasses three decades of OM publications across three OM journals and contains an analysis of over 3,000 articles so as to identify which theories, over time, have been adopted by authors in order to understand OM topics. Findings – The authors find that the majority of studies are atheoretical, empirical, and focussed upon theory testing rather than on theory development. Some theories, such as the resource-based view and contingency theory, have an enduring relevance within OM. The authors also identify theories from psychology, economics, sociology, and organizational behavior that may, in the future, have salience to explain burgeoning OM research areas such as servitization and sustainability. Research limitations/implications – The study makes a novel contribution by exploring which main theories have been adopted or developed in OM, doing so by systematically analyzing articles from the three main journals in the field (the Journal of Operations Management, Production and Operations Management, and the International Journal of Operations and Production Management), which encompass three decades of OM publications. In order to focus the study, the authors may have missed important OM articles in other journals. Practical implications – A reflection on theories is important because theories inform how a researcher or practicing manager interprets and solves OM problems. This study allows the authors to reflect on the collective OM journey to date, to spot trends and gaps in the literature, and to identify fruitful areas for future research. Originality/value – As far as the authors are aware, there has not been an assessment of the main theoretical perspectives in OM. The research also identifies which topics are published in OM journals, and which theories are adopted to investigate them. The authors also reflect on whether the most cited papers and those winning best paper awards are theoretical. This gives the authors a richer understanding of the current state of OM research.

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