Connecting Adult Learning and Knowledge Management by Monica Fedeli & Laura L. Bierema

Author:Monica Fedeli & Laura L. Bierema
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9783030298722
Publisher: Springer International Publishing

In their discussion of knowledge management in global organizations, Moitra and Kumar (2007) noted that it is not enough to have useful technologies and practices. It is also essential to be conscious about how adults with various national and ethnic backgrounds learn and share knowledge. Organizations should think about how to create knowledge management systems that are flexible and adaptable based on adult learning principles. According to the authors, one of the ways to create those effective knowledge management systems can be achieved through a “managed socialization.” Managed socialization is about developing platforms that will encourage communication and knowledge sharing among all employees. Vij and Farooq (2015) also emphasize the role of communities of practice within the organization to achieve knowledge sharing among employees and to stimulate continuous learning. Communities of practice are defined as informal groups of people who share their knowledge and opinions through various ways such as storytelling, lunch and learn sessions, seminars, and workshops (Tyagi, Cai, Yang, & Chambers, 2015). According to Nathan (2008), interactive online platforms and blogs can also enable knowledge generation and exchange in organizations with employees working in various countries separated by time and distance. However, having the necessary skills to use those technologies and be involved in virtual learning is equally important.

Teaching for globalization should be both an antecedent and an outcome of knowledge management systems in organizations working in global environments. Ways to design knowledge management systems should be a part of the toolbox of HRD practitioners, organizational leaders, consultants, educators, and all other responsible parties who want to contribute to the well-being of their organizations. Bringing a global systems thinking approach to knowledge management will allow individuals and organizations to learn, thrive, and stay competitive in the rapidly changing global environment.

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