Managing skills and knowledge using online tools

Purpose - This paper aims to explore a structured approach to measuring skills and knowledge, and to outline how such an approach can be beneficial for improving performance and supporting strategy. It also seeks to examine how online tools can help with this process and to look at implications for...

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Published in:The journal of workplace learning 2009-04, Vol.21 (3), p.252-260
Main Authors: Waller, Dave, Holland, Tom
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Competence
Competition
Competitive advantage
Distance learning
Educational Technology
Electronic Learning
Environmental Influences
Foreign Countries
Job requirements
Knowledge Management
Labor market
Lifelong Learning
Management Systems
Methods
Online instruction
Opportunities
Organizational learning
Polyesters
Production capacity
Qualifications
Skills
Studies
Textiles
United Kingdom
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Summary:Purpose - This paper aims to explore a structured approach to measuring skills and knowledge, and to outline how such an approach can be beneficial for improving performance and supporting strategy. It also seeks to examine how online tools can help with this process and to look at implications for the wider UK and European skills development environments.Design methodology approach - The paper draws on the practical experience of a learning technology company working with a range of organisations across the private and public sectors.Findings - The paper concludes that, by developing online tools to guide organisations through the process of mapping and measuring skills and targeting skills gaps, organisations will be able to better support their strategic aims.Practical implications - The paper is grounded in practical experience, and the methodology that it outlines can be used to target training for better value and better results in organisations of all kinds.Originality value - The paper will be of benefit to people looking for practical applications of tools for managing knowledge and skills.
ISSN:1366-5626
1758-7859
DOI:10.1108/13665620910943960