European Journal of International Management Special Issue on Knowledge and Learning Networks July 29, 2008
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We are inviting authors to submitt their manusripts to be considered for a special issue “Knowledge and Learning Networks in Organizations” in European Journal of International Management (EJIM), which is listed among the ISI journals (SSCI). With the special issue “Knowledge and Learning Networks in organizations” we aim to bring together innovative empirical research and conceptual work with strong implications for producing further insight about knowledge and learning networks in organizations. Multilevel research and research simultaneously using multiple theoretical backgrounds are especially welcome.
Submissions are encouraged to be related but are not restricted to the following topics:
• The social network perspective to organizational learning and knowledge transfer
• The effect of contextual factors (e.g., organizational structure, leadership, organizational culture, HRM practices, work design) on organizational learning and knowledge networks
• Effects of homophily and physical proximity in organizational learning and knowledge networks
• Dynamics of knowledge and learning networks
• Knowledge and learning networks and organizational performance
• Other consequences of learning and knowledge networks (e.g., innovation)
• Interaction between knowledge and learning networks and other intra- and inter- organizational networks
The authors submitting their work for this special issue should follow instructions that apply for regular EJIM papers. Please note that your paper should be between 5000-7000 words including references. All submitted papers will go through another round of double-blind reviewing process. The special issue is limited to a maximum of 7 papers and is scheduled for early 2010. Full paper submissions for the special issue should be sent directly to robert.kase@ef.uni-lj.si or miha.skerlavaj@ef.uni-lj.si by October 31 2008. However, we would appreciate if you could communicate your intention to submit your work as soon as possible.
EURAM 2009 Liverpool – Call for Papers July 29, 2008
Posted by mihaskerlavaj in conferences, learning networks.Tags: John Powell, Juani Swart, Miha Škerlavaj, Robert Kaše
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Following the big success of the track on Intra-organizational knowledge and learning networks at EURAM 2008 conference in Ljubljana, we decided to organize its’ successor at EURAM 2009 in Liverpool in May 2009. Together with Juani Swart (University of Bath), Robert Kaše (University of Ljubljana), and John Powell (Cardiff University) we kindly invite interested authors to submitt their manuscripts to the track on Knowledge renewal in social networks (due December 5th, 2008).
Comparison of two learning networks published in JASIST May 21, 2008
Posted by mihaskerlavaj in learning networks, organizational culture, organizational learning.Tags: Dimovski Vlado, JASIST, learning network, Pahor Marko, two-company comparison, Škerlavaj Miha
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I am proud to announce yet another paper that was accepted for publication in top-notch journal: Pahor, M., Škerlavaj, M., Dimovski, V. (Forthcoming): Evidence Supporting the Network Perspective on Organizational Learning. Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology. Here is the abstract:
The paper provides evidence for the network perspective to organizational learning on the cases of two companies different in size, industry and culture. It builds on an earlier paper that introduced the network perspective to organizational learning and proposes some common traits of the learning networks and tests them with the help of the tools of social network analysis. We find support for the network perspective to organizational learning. There are some traits of the learning network that are common to very different companies, like the fact that learning occurs mainly in clusters. Some other traits depend much on the organizational culture.
JASIST is an international, SCI ranked peer-reviewed journal (2006 IF 1.555) which serves as a forum for new research in information transfer and communication processes in general, and in the context of recorded knowledge in particular. Concerns include the generation, recording, distribution, storage, representation, retrieval, and dissemination of information, as well as its social impact and management of information agencies (JASIST, 2008).
Knowledge and learning networks (KLeaN) Google Group May 20, 2008
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As a result of most productive discussions at EURAM track on knowledge and learning networks, we’ve established a Google group. It has such a lovely name (KLean – Knowledge and learning networks) that it would be shame to miss it. It’s aim is to join researchers and practitioners which share common interest of understanding structural, relational, and cognitive aspects of learning and knowledge networks. The idea is to keep everybody updated with research and publication opportunities, collaboration proposals, and publications of our group members. Wellcome to join! Just drop me an e-mail at klean@googlegroups.com if you want to be invited.
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Learning and knowledge track @ EURAM conference May 14, 2008
Posted by mihaskerlavaj in conferences, learning networks.Tags: EURAM 2008 conference, knowledge network, learning network, Škerlavaj Miha
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This year, my school is co-hosting European Academy of Management Conference (EURAM). As its’ integral part, this years hit was also our track Intra-organizational Knowledge and Learning Networks, where we are hosting 11 high quality papers that ‘survived’ rigorous double-blind review process.
Learning network paper in ILE May 12, 2008
Posted by mihaskerlavaj in learning networks.Tags: Dimovski Vlado, learning network, Mrvar Andrej, Pahor Marko, social network analysis, Škerlavaj Miha
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I am pleased to announce that we’ve just got the note from the Interactive Learning Envinonments editors that the paper Škerlavaj, M., Dimovski, V., Pahor, M., Mrvar, A.: Intra-organizational Learning Networks within Knowledge-intensive Learning Environments is accepted for publication. Below is the abstract, while the full text will be available on-line End of July.
Organizational learning contributes to organizational performance. One research question that remains inadequately explained is how learning occurs. Can it be explained by using the acquisition or participation perspectives? Or is there a need for some other view? This paper suggests that learning networks form an important learning environment for knowledge transfer. A case study of a software development and business consulting company is used to test the network perspective on intra-organizational learning. Both exploratory and confirmatory social network analysis of a learning network within the IT company are used to establish learning patterns within organizations. Learning needs to be seen as both participation in communities of practice and a flow of previously acquired knowledge.
ILE is an international, peer reviewed SSCI ranked journal that publishes “articles on all aspects of the design and use of interactive learning environments in the broadest sense, encompassing environments that support individual learners through to environments that support collaboration amongst groups of learners or co-workers (ILE, 2008)”.
Two interesting papers on learning networks, culture and assessment of the learning organization March 3, 2008
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Browsing around management literature, I’ve stumbled upon two most interesting pieces that very much correspond to the line of work that myself and my research group are working on.
The first, Liebowitz, J. (2008): ‘Think of others’ in knowledge management: making culture work for you, Knowledge Management Research & Practice, 6, 47-51, stresses the importance of shifting from a knowledge-hoarding to a more knowledge-sharing culture. In particular, it calls upon using social network analysis in the KM field as a techniques to study learning (knowledge flows) within organizations. Obviouslly, the area of intra-organizational learning networks, is truly gaining a momentum.
The second, Garvin, D. A., Edmondson, A. C., Gino, F. (2008), Is Yours a Learning Organization?, Harvard Business Review, March 2008, 109-116, aims to popularize a learning organization within practitioner community by offering comprehensive assessment tool that concentrates on three elements: (1) a supportive learning environment, (2) concrete learning processes and practices, and (3) leadership behaviour that reinforces learning.
Sunbelt 2008 January 24, 2008
Posted by mihaskerlavaj in learning networks.Tags: advice networks, friendship networks, learning networks, multiplexity, social network analysis
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Today, I’ve held the talk at THE conference on social networks – Sunbelt 2008, St. Pete Beach, Florida. The conference paper is a result of collaboration with prof. Vlado Dimovski and prof. Emmanuel Lazega and is entitled What leads to effective social learning? It deals with the research question how to boost performance through learning, advice and socializing networks. For those interested, here is the abstract and the presentation slides.
And few photos as well…
EURAM 2008 – submission due date approaching fast! January 20, 2008
Posted by mihaskerlavaj in learning networks.Tags: EURAM 2008, Lazega Emmanuel, learning networks, Robert Kaše, Škerlavaj Miha
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27.1.2008 is D-day! The submission due date for EURAM 2008 conference has been postponed. We invite all social net-workers to participate in the track on Intra-organizational Learning and Knowledge Networks! The selection of best papers will be published in European Journal of International Management.
