Li n ki ng sociaL capitaL to knowLe dge productivity Why are some networks more successful in achieving innovation than others? Why do some groups within organizations manage to operate without hierarchical boundaries, and at the same time achieve extraordinary, innovative results? How do they learn? And what kinds of network characteristics do they cherish? This book presents the process and findings of a four-year PhD study on these questions. With empirical data of more than seventeen networks a theoretical framework is presented in which characteristics of social capital are linked to knowledge-productive learning processes. This book invites you to connect to the world of social capital, participative research and innovative learning and at the same time offers a practical guide to get started within your own social network.
About the authorTjip de Jong is a member of Kessels & Smit, The Learning Company, an international network of consultants and researchers who support individuals, teams and organizations in learning and development issues. He has a particular interest in learning processes in communities and the relationship between social capital and knowledge productivity. In his consultancy practice he uses the concept of the playful organization as a basis for his work. He looks for opportunities to make things happen directly, to get going, and to bring pleasure, lightness and suspense: all of which to him is the essence of play. Tjip is the editor of the Dutch HRD journal Develop and lecturer at the Foundation for Corporate Education.9 7 8 9 0 3 1 3 8 2 0 9 5 i s B n 9 7 8 9 0 313 8 2 0 9 5 Li n k i ng soci a L ca p ita L to k nowLe dg e p rod uctivit y An explorative study on the relationship between social capital and learning in knowledge-productive networks tj i p d e j o n g Li n k i ng soci a L ca p ita L to k nowLe dg e p rod u ct i vi t y tj i p de j on g Linking Social Capital to Knowledge Productivity An exploratory study on the relationship between social capital and learning in knowledge-productive networks
Network participantsMany network participants invested their valuable time in the research activities. I would like to thank the nurses, doctors and psychiatrist of GGNet, the teachers, staff members and managers of the ROC Midden Nederland, the constructors and project members that took part in the RISNET activities, the ICCO network participants and relevant external partners, the participating teachers, managers and entrepreneurs connected to the Limburg Leisure Academy and fi nally the network participants in the initiatives of the Academie voor Overheidscommunicatie.
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