Regional learning networks: the reality

Kiely, Julia; Armistead, Colin

doi:10.1002/kpm.236

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“…Also, prior work on relevance has assumed that it is the individual practitioner who utilizes research. In fact, it may be the learning organization, learning network (Kiely and Armistead, 2005), or community of practice that utilizes the research:…”

Section: Knowledge Market Contextualization and Conversionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The relevance of knowledge management and intellectual capital Research

Booker

Bontis

Serenko

2008

Knowl Process Manag

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In recent years, there has been a growing pressure on business schools to make their research more useful to practitioners. Consequently, the AASCB International dedicated an entire report to the subject. In order to assess the relevance of knowledge management/intellectual capital (KM/IC) research, 12 semi‐structured interviews were undertaken with KM/IC professionals. Based on the findings, a framework was constructed and eight implications were suggested. Overall, this study is the first documented attempt to empirically investigate the issue of relevance of KM/IC academic output. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Section: Knowledge Market Contextualization and Conversionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The relevance of knowledge management and intellectual capital Research

Booker

Bontis

Serenko

2008

Knowl Process Manag

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“…The aim of the SLNIW project is to establish learning networks that are entirely participant led and will continue to operate after the present support systems are removed. With these requirements in mind, a number of basic skills were identified in literature to help assist network participants to gain the maximum efficiency required to work together successfully in a learning network (Morris et al , 2006; Kiely and Armistead, 2005; Huxham, 1996; Himmelman, 1996). These skills were introduced in Ireland as part of the first five network sessions.…”

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Gender differences in early group formation

Prytherch

Sinnott

Howells

et al. 2012

International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship

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Purpose ? The purpose of this paper is to establish whether different gender groups develop in similar or dissimilar ways to conventional group formation patterns. Focussing primarily on Tuckman's model of group development, male, female and mixed gender learning networks (groups) of entrepreneurs were observed over a six month period, with the observations recorded and analysed, to establish whether different gender networks of business people adhere to Tuckman's model of group development in terms of early development and cohesion through the forming, storming and norming stages. Design/methodology/approach ? A total of 100 entrepreneurs were recruited in Autumn 2009/Spring 2010 and allocated to three different gender networks, male, female and mixed, in Ireland and Wales (six networks in total), as part of the Sustainable Learning Networks Ireland Wales (SLNIW, for detailed information about SLNIW see www.slniw.com) INTERREG 4A funded project. The groups began networking in January 2010, observed by impartial observers who noted group behaviour and dynamics and recorded observations quantitatively (based on adapted Bales criteria) and qualitatively. It is the results of these observations that form the basis of this paper. Findings ? This paper analyses the results of the group dynamic witnessed over subsequent network meetings for different gender mixes in Ireland. Whilst the observations are still ongoing, early results indicate that early engagement with group members, team bonding and group dynamics are formed sooner in the single gender groups. The paper explores why this could be the case and considers factors that could then address problems with early group development in mixed gender networks, so that the ultimate ?performing? stage of group development and optimal business performance is achieved as early as possible. Originality/value ? This paper will be of considerable value to academics, theorists and practitioners. It will specifically add to the body of knowledge on single gender networks to see if they provide a more effective learning environment.Peer reviewe

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“…The importance of managing knowledge in the context of regional development is well recognised, with several streams of literature emphasising the role of knowledge stocks and flows among firms in regional clusters (Bocquet & Mothe, ; Jardon, ; Tallman, Jenkins, Henry, & Pinch, ; Uotila & Melkas, ), claiming that the competitive advantage of regions depends on networking processes and their ability to create and process knowledge (Asheim, Coenen, Moodysson, & Vang, ; Harmaakorpia & Melkasb, ; Kiely & Armistead, ), and affirming the importance of networked methods of regional foresight (Gertler & Wolfe, ; Huggins, ). Indeed regions that feature high levels of collective learning are considered to be competitive and innovative (Keeble, ).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Local enterprise partnerships: Socialisation practices enabling business collective action in regional knowledge networks

Martins

Ling

2017

Knowl Process Manag

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This article identifies and theorises the interorganisational socialisation mechanisms that facilitate the knowledge dynamic capabilities of organisations brought together within the applied context of a U.K. Local Enterprise Partnership. Focusing on the Sheffield City Region's Creative and Digital Industries Sector Group, the data for this study were messages posted to the Creative and Digital Industries Sector Group's online consultation platform. Data analysis proceeded through inductive thematic analysis. It is revealed that collaborative workspaces, business networks resources, and pathways to internationalisation are perceived to play an important role in facilitating interorganisational learning. These knowledge socialisation mechanisms are essential to avoid regional competency traps. The article identifies and discusses knowledge socialisation mechanisms that are perceived to play a key role in transferring knowledge between members of the regional system of innovation. In identifying and discussing knowledge socialisation mechanisms, this paper offers knowledge management theorists and practitioners-more specifically, regional knowledge brokers and regional development managers-actionable insight into a range of strategies that reinforce social ties and increase the flow of knowledge with a view to improving innovation outcomes.

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Regional learning networks: the reality

Cited by 5 publications

References 12 publications

The relevance of knowledge management and intellectual capital Research

The relevance of knowledge management and intellectual capital Research

Gender differences in early group formation

Local enterprise partnerships: Socialisation practices enabling business collective action in regional knowledge networks

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