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Building learning capability: enhancing the learning talent chain by connecting environments

Michael D. Clements (Director, Internship Programme in Faculty of Commerce, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia)

Development and Learning in Organizations

ISSN: 1477-7282

Article publication date: 5 January 2010

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a viewpoint on the importance of building learning capability through enhancing the learning talent chain.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper identifies approaches to building learning capacity in an organization through contributing to the learning talent chain. It offers a perspective on how organizations and education providers could collaborate to provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge through work experience, benefiting both the student and organization.

Findings

The initial feedback from organizations support the framework as a mechanism to connect industry, the student body and the education provider.

Practical implications

Understanding how industry and education providers can better collaborate will enhance organizations ability to develop talent in tough economic times. This viewpoint challenges learning talent chain members to contribute jointly to providing an environment to thrive on change

Originality/value

The value of this paper is to provide the reader an approach to building learning capacity through work related learning opportunities with students.

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Citation

Clements, M.D. (2010), "Building learning capability: enhancing the learning talent chain by connecting environments", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 24 No. 1, pp. 7-9. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777281011010442

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2010, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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