Perspectives in AE—Intentional incidental learning in the workplace: Implications for adult learning

Hunter, Carrie P.

doi:10.1002/nha3.20062

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“…Organizations can promote the efficient and effective use of intentional incidental learning for individuals in the workplace as ongoing and relevant learning to build their knowledge and skills (Hunter, 2014). The benefits of intentional incidental learning are endless, such as being low cost, highly relevant, and it can happen frequently or be ongoing as an effective way of learning.…”

Section: Formal and Informal Learning Opportunitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…If leveraged strategically, organizations have the potential to reap the benefits on the individual, team, and organization levels from their employees participating in ongoing, effective intentional incidental learning by creatively promoting it and setting up formalized professional development programs to make the most of it (Hunter, 2014). The human resource department can take a leading role in identifying and using key informal learning techniques as intervention strategies in the workplace setting (Conlon, 2004).…”

Section: Formal and Informal Learning Opportunitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Gaining insight into how best to engage in and promote workplace learning is a pressing issue given the evolving nature of one's roles and responsibilities (Billett, 2002). Many researchers emphasize the importance of ensuring that the work environment is conducive for informal learning to take place; whereas the cultural norm allows for both individual and group reflection with regard to learning, growth, and development (Marsick & Watkins, 2001;Conlon, 2004;Warhurst, 2006;Hunter, 2014;Deakin Crick, Haigney, Huang, Coburn, & Goldspink, 2013;Noe, Tews, & Marand, 2013). Workplace culture where open dialogue and healthy interactions about authentic onsite learning play a fundamental role in shaping individuals and group dynamics which will lead to an increase in overall organizational performance (Eraut, 2004: Deakin Crick, 2007).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Today's workplace demands require individuals to function at a much higher cognition and skillset level as global citizens on a vast range of levels (Conlon, 2004;Hunter, 2014).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Informal learning has been identified as an untapped professional development opportunity in the workplace (de Laat & Schreurs, 2013). It is pertinent that organizations acknowledge the potential that informal and incidental adult learning has for individuals and promote a culture to take full advantage of it Conlon, 2004Warhurst, 2006;Hunter, 2014;Noe, Tews, & Marand, 2013).…”

Section: Chapter Ii: Literature Reviewmentioning

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exploration of leaders' experience with the informal learning process during role transition at a k-12 private, non-profit, co-educational, bilingual school in Jordan

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confidence: 99%

Section: Significance Statementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Today's workplace demands require individuals to function at a much higher cognition and skillset level as global citizens on a vast range of levels (Conlon, 2004;Hunter, 2014).…”

Section: Formal and Informal Learning Opportunitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Chapter Ii: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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exploration of leaders' experience with the informal learning process during role transition at a k-12 private, non-profit, co-educational, bilingual school in Jordan

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A Theoretical Framework for Incidental Learning

Turner¹

2021

Professional Identity Development Through Incidental Learning

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Expatriates as catalysts: what and how Vietnamese locals learn from self-initiated expatriates

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Gray

2020

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PurposeIn an era when expatriates are increasingly used as strategic conduits for developing capabilities in local business units, we identify what and how host-country nationals in a developing economy learn from self-initiated expatriates whose assignments focus on organizational capacity development objectives.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured interviews with 23 Vietnamese host-country nationals rendered a sample of 138 learning episodes for qualitative content analysis. Respondents were employed in Vietnamese government and non-government organizations and worked closely with multiple self-initiated expatriates in a variety of professional contexts.FindingsHost-country nationals develop a broad array of primarily “soft” capabilities. This learning is typically informal and vicarious in nature. While learning tends to arise incidentally through day-to-day activities, host-country nationals facilitate this by structuring their formal and informal interactions with expatriates to maximize their learning potential.Research limitations/implicationsWhile the study's exploratory design and specific context limit the transferability of our results, analysis of a sample of specific learning episodes allowed us to map “hotspots” of particular activities and contexts in which certain learning outcomes transpired.Practical implicationsOur results put into sharp focus the overlooked roles of expatriates as models (to be observed), mentors (to be consulted) and collaborators (to be partnered with) who can catalyse valued learning opportunities for local colleagues.Originality/valueWe provide a comprehensive account of the nature and extent of informal learning that host-country nationals accumulate during interactions with expatriates, and so contribute to a more nuanced understanding of the experiences of host-country nationals in international business.

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Perspectives in AE—Intentional incidental learning in the workplace: Implications for adult learning

Cited by 5 publications

References 18 publications

exploration of leaders' experience with the informal learning process during role transition at a k-12 private, non-profit, co-educational, bilingual school in Jordan

exploration of leaders' experience with the informal learning process during role transition at a k-12 private, non-profit, co-educational, bilingual school in Jordan

A Theoretical Framework for Incidental Learning

Expatriates as catalysts: what and how Vietnamese locals learn from self-initiated expatriates

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