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Leadership in a Knowledge Era: Achieving the Learning Organization

Publication No
RS201-1
Type
Research & Development Product
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2006
Pages
27
Research Team
RT-201
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Abstract
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Abstract
The emergence of the Knowledge Era has significant relevance to the engineer-procure-construct (EPC) industry, where organization development has been overshadowed by the industry’s penchant to improve production. Constantly updated, dynamic knowledge
Key Findings
The industry needs to retain knowledge within the organization and focus on continuous human resource development throughout all levels of the organization. It is imperative that learning organizations become the norm, where continuous knowledge enhancement and improvement of processes becomes a fundamental element of the EPC business. (RS201-1, p. 1)
 

Additional drivers for developing learning organizations include (RS201-1, p. 4):

  • Performance 
  • Aging work force
  • Distributed work force/globalization
  • Better solutions
  • Evolution of the organization
It would benefit EPC organizations to have a framework that identifies a path forward for companies seeking to establish a learning organization culture. (RS201-1, p. 12)
 

The following characteristics are found in learning organizations (RS201-1, p. 13):

  • Leadership
  • Processes and infrastructure
  • Communication
  • Education
  • Culture
Filters & Tags
Knowledge Area
Human Resource Management, Professional Development
Project Phase
Feasibility, Concept, Detailed Scope, Detailed Design (Engineering), Procurement, Construction, Commissioning & Startup, Handover & Closeout
Project Function
Project Business Sponsor, Project Management, Architects & Engineering, Project Controls, Procurement & Contracts, Construction, Commissioning & Startup, Operations & Maintenance, Health, Safety & Environmental, Risk Management, Quality Management, Business Development & Proposals
Industry Group
Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial, Buildings, Infrastructure
Research Topic
Achieving Learning Organizations in the EPC Industry
Keywords
Learning Organization, Experience Based, Apply Knowledge, Retain Knowledge, Knowledge Transfer, Learning Culture, Knowledge Retention, Knowledge Transfer Strategies, rt201

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