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Team learning: best practices and tools for an elusive concept

Article Abstract:

Efforts to promote learning in organizations are increasingly focusing on teams rather than on the similarly powerful concepts of reflection and dialogue. A survey of the members of 22 project teams in the financial services, professional services and manufacturing sectors was conducted to gain insight on how teams can maximize learning from important experiences. Results indicate that asking employees to participate in projects that can negatively influence their ability to effectively conduct their responsibilities needs a two-way commitment.

Research, Work groups, Teamwork (Workplace), Experiential learning

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Shying away from risk mangement is risky business

Article Abstract:

Risk management poses the most significant challenges to organizations. Business risk can be categorized into three: environmental risk, information for decision-making risk and process risk. The effective management of business risk will ultimately result in longer term organizational success. However, certain factors should be considered for an effective management of business risk: risk measurement, risk management and risk management expertise.

Asset & Risk Management NEC, Methods, Risk management

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Managing in the new economy: how to make better business decisions

Article Abstract:

The traditional business environment is undergoing a dramatic change, with increased calls for accountability and less time available to make decisions. The challenges posed by decision-making in the new economy are discussed.

Management, Organizational change

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