Collaborating to Compete: Achieving Effective Knowledge Sharing in Organizations

Autor/in	Laycock, Martyn
Titel	Collaborating to Compete: Achieving Effective Knowledge Sharing in Organizations
Quelle	In: Learning Organization, 12 (2005) 6, S.523-538 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0969-6474
DOI	10.1108/09696470510626739
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Role of Education; Cooperation; Competition; Information Transfer; Shared Resources and Services; Organizational Culture; Organizational Effectiveness; Knowledge Management; Beliefs; United Kingdom; United Kingdom (London); United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Bildungsauftrag; Co-operation; Kooperation; Wettkampf; Informationsübertragung; Gemeinwirtschaft; Unternehmenskultur; Unternehmenserfolg; Wissensmanagement; Belief; Glaube; Großbritannien; USA
Abstract	Purpose: This paper aims to present a practitioner overview of the challenges and growing strategic importance of knowledge and knowledge sharing in organizations, considering roles of learning, and in particular networks, together with collaboration in the development of sustainable competitive edge through knowledge, knowledge management and the activities of knowledge workers. Design/methodology/approach: First, the paper sets the scene for the development of the twenty-first century knowledge economies, by providing a brief literature overview incorporating some of the key work of Peter Drucker, Charles Handy, Tom Stewart and others. It also provides insights into the London Knowledge Network and its role in supporting organizations in the pursuit of effective knowledge-focused strategies. Then, via insights into three organizations: one medium-sized private company (US) and two public (one small, one very large) UK organizations, some of the challenges are considered that organizations experience as they seek to use learning and knowledge as sources of sustainable competitive edge at organizational and often regional, national, international and global levels. Findings: Overall, it was found that knowledge management has not become the latest management fad but, if properly supported, can be used to benefit customers and workforces alike. Originality/value: Some conclusions are drawn about how organizations are managing the significant change, especially the cultural change, involved in using knowledge as a key driver for future competitiveness. This paper will be of use to any organization wishing to implement knowledge management. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10