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Entrepreneurial Learning in Venture Acceleration Programs
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Politis, Diamanto; Gabrielsson, Jonas; Galan, Nataliya; Abebe, Solomon Akele – Learning Organization, 2019
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…
Descriptors: Entrepreneurship, Learning, Experiential Learning, Educational Environment
Tacit Knowledge as a Multilayer Phenomenon: The "Onion" Model
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Asher, Dan; Popper, Micha – Learning Organization, 2019
Purpose: This paper aims to clarify the term "tacit knowledge" and suggests the "onion model" as a way to explore conceptually linked layers of tacit knowledge. The model allows the application of different methodologies to elicit tacit knowledge in each layer, the ability to infer tacit knowledge in other layers from tacit…
Descriptors: Knowledge Level, Models, Experiential Learning, Reflection
Developing Entrepreneurial Learning Triggered by Factory Tours
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Bonfanti, Angelo; Castellani, Paola; Giaretta, Elena; Brunetti, Federico – Learning Organization, 2019
Purpose: This paper aims to examine the content dimensions and methods of accelerating the entrepreneurial learning (EL) triggered by participating in learning events, such as factory tours. It particularly focuses on the Italian case of Open Factory -- an open-doors event of industrial manufacturing culture. Design/methodology/approach: This…
Descriptors: Entrepreneurship, Experiential Learning, Industry, Models
From Learning Organization to Learning Community: Sustainability through Lifelong Learning
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Kearney, Judith; Zuber-Skerritt, Ortrun – Learning Organization, 2012
Purpose: This paper aims to: extend the concept of "The learning organization" to "The learning community," especially disadvantaged communities; demonstrate how leaders in a migrant community can achieve positive change at the personal, professional, team and community learning levels through participatory action learning and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Action Research, Disadvantaged, Cultural Awareness
Creating Innovation and Synergy through a Parallel Action Learning Structure.
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Passfield, Ron – Learning Organization, 2002
The Parallel Action Learning Structure (PALS) model incorporates three sets of strategies: power strategies that enlist sponsors in support of organizational learning, normative strategies based on a vision of learning organizations, and diffusion strategies that disseminate results. The PALS model can contribute to synergy and ongoing…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Experiential Learning, Innovation, Models
Workplace Learning: Developing an Holistic Model.
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Matthews, Pamela – Learning Organization, 1999
Defines workplace learning and outlines conditions and characteristics. Identifies learning paradigms and models and discusses the role of workplace learning in the development of learning organizations. (SK)
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Experiential Learning, Informal Education, Models
Discovering and Articulating What Is Not yet Known: Using Action Learning and Grounded Theory as a Knowledge Management Strategy
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Pauleen, David J.; Corbitt, Brian; Yoong, Pak – Learning Organization, 2007
Purpose: To provide a conceptual model for the discovery and articulation of emergent organizational knowledge, particularly knowledge that develops when people work with new technologies. Design/methodology/approach: The model is based on two widely accepted research methods--action learning and grounded theory--and is illustrated using a case…
Descriptors: Knowledge Management, Grounded Theory, Experiential Learning, Educational Technology