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Challenges to learning and leading the digital workplace

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ID21458744
AuthorsHelena Vallo Hult (0000-0002-0493-8974, University West, corresponding author), Katriina Byström (0000-0001-5138-0726, OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University)
Year2022
Volume44
Issue3
Pages460-474
Publication date2022-09-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueStudies in Continuing Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0158-037X • E-ISSN: 1470-126X
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/0158037x.2021.1879038
OpenAlexW3130682824
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited43

Digitalisation does not only transform material constructions of workplaces and work but also social constructions for employees' interaction and learning at work. In this paper, we explore emerging challenges related to the digitalisation of workplaces aiming for an understanding of the changing prerequisites for working and competence. Our findings from a small qualitative exploratory study illustrate the complexity of the development of workplaces, characterised by strong but diffuse relationships between people, technology, and work practices. We argue that in the development of digital workplaces, a sole focus on information systems as new technology, along with training and education of their functionality is insufficient. First, the demand for new competencies in the workplace calls for understanding learning practices in everyday digital work. Second, leading the transition towards a digital workplace requires learning new leadership practices. Thus, an understanding of work rather than systems ought to be central in the future digitalisation of work, in which the systems are one part of development, not the development

Engineering ethics · Exploratory research · Knowledge management · Pedagogy · Political science · Public relations · Qualitative research · Sociology · Workplace learning · Computer Science · Engineering · Information Systems Theories and Implementation · Innovation, Technology, and Society · Psychology · Social Psychology · Technostress in Professional Settings

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Unique citing works5
Citations per year1,67
Citation span2023 - 2026 (4)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 5

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