Learning for Change in ADB

Learning for Change in ADB PDF

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Publisher: ADB Knowledge Solutions

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 9715617816

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The rapidly changing and, at times, excessively complex nature of development work demands diverse competences from aid agencies such as the Asian Development Bank. The learning challenges these present require the ability to work more reflectively in a turbulent practice environment. This publication broadly defines a learning organization as a collective undertaking, rooted in action, that builds and improves its own practice by consciously and continually devising and developing the means to draw learning from its own (and others) experience. It identifies the 10 challenges that ADB must overcome to develop as a learning organization and specifies practicable next steps to conquer each. It can help deliver the increased development effectiveness that Strategy 2020, ADBs long term strategic framework for 2008-2020, seeks.

Auditing The Lessons Architecture

Auditing The Lessons Architecture PDF

Author: Operations Evaluation Department

Publisher: ADB Knowledge Solutions

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13: 9715616534

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In ADB, and most likely in other development agencies, the construction of knowledge is rarely examined and there has been a dire absence of work to find out what helps or hinders the transfer of knowledge through evaluation studies. Auditing the Lessons Architecture brings to light the contribution that knowledge audits can make to organizational learning and organizational health, notwithstanding the psychological and social barriers that organizational culture can throw up. With deserved emphasis on the organizational context for learning, this booklet shows with a real life example how knowledge audits open opportunities in strategy development, management techniques, collaboration mechanisms, knowledge sharing and learning, and knowledge capture and storage. The knowledge audit methodology described in the booklet can support systematic identification and analysis of knowledge needs, products and services, flows, uses, users, and gaps from the perspective of learning lessons, necessary to tie in with the departments audiences.

Powering a Learning Society During an Age of Disruption

Powering a Learning Society During an Age of Disruption PDF

Author: Sungsup Ra

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-05-22

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 9811609837

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This open access book presents contemporary perspectives on the role of a learning society from the lens of leading practitioners, experts from universities, governments, and industry leaders. The think pieces argue for a learning society as a major driver of change with far-reaching influence on learning to serve the needs of economies and societies. The book is a testimonial to the importance of ‘learning communities.’ It highlights the pivotal role that can be played by non-traditional actors such as city and urban planners, citizens, transport professionals, and technology companies. This collection seeks to contribute to the discourse on strengthening the fabric of a learning society crucial for future economic and social development, particularly in the aftermath of the coronavirus disease.

Learning in Development

Learning in Development PDF

Author: Olivier Serrat

Publisher: ADB Knowledge Solutions

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9290920483

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Learning in Development tells the story of independent evaluation in ADB from its early years to the expansion of activities under a broader mandate points up the application of knowledge management to sense making, and brings to light the contribution that knowledge audits can make to organizational learning. It identifies the 10 challenges that ADB must overcome to develop as a learning organization and specifies practicable next steps to conquer each. The messages of Learning in Development will echo outside ADB and appeal to the development community and people having interest in knowledge and learning.

Reforming Justice

Reforming Justice PDF

Author: Livingston Armytage

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-05-03

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 1107013828

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Livingston Armytage explores how justice reform can be made more effective.

Knowledge Solutions

Knowledge Solutions PDF

Author: Olivier Serrat

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-05-22

Total Pages: 1098

ISBN-13: 981100983X

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This book is open access under a CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO license. This book comprehensively covers topics in knowledge management and competence in strategy development, management techniques, collaboration mechanisms, knowledge sharing and learning, as well as knowledge capture and storage. Presented in accessible “chunks,” it includes more than 120 topics that are essential to high-performance organizations. The extensive use of quotes by respected experts juxtaposed with relevant research to counterpoint or lend weight to key concepts; “cheat sheets” that simplify access and reference to individual articles; as well as the grouping of many of these topics under recurrent themes make this book unique. In addition, it provides scalable tried-and-tested tools, method and approaches for improved organizational effectiveness. The research included is particularly useful to knowledge workers engaged in executive leadership; research, analysis and advice; and corporate management and administration. It is a valuable resource for those working in the public, private and third sectors, both in industrialized and developing countries.