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In a fast-changing environment, learning—the individual and organizational process of knowledge creation—can assist employees as well as their organizations in remaining competitive. Reflecting on what learning is and how it occurs should therefore be on the agenda of any organization. In this paper, we explore how learning is evolving, its meaning, and the most used learning models and learning methods, describing the present but also imagining the future. We collected data from 91 employees who answered an online quali-quantitative survey. Results show that digitally-enhanced models and methods are constantly growing in importance (more in terms of “expected” use than “desired” use), together with a need for more personalized learning.
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Caporarello, L., Manzoni, B., Moscardo, C., Trabelsi, L. (2020). How Do We Learn Today and How Will We Learn in the Future Within Organizations? Digitally-Enhanced and Personalized Learning Win. In: Lazazzara, A., Ricciardi, F., Za, S. (eds) Exploring Digital Ecosystems. Lecture Notes in Information Systems and Organisation, vol 33. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23665-6_10
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