TY - JOUR AB - Purpose– This paper aims to reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approach– This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.Findings– The concept of social learning is not new. We have been applying it since the playground. What is new, however, is how pervasive it is about to become, thanks to the convergence of social media with advances in learning technologies, and their adoption by individuals and large enterprises alike.Practical implications– The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.Originality/value– The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format. VL - 26 IS - 2 SN - 1477-7282 DO - 10.1108/14777281211201187 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/14777281211201187 AU - Sparta Paul PY - 2012 Y1 - 2012/01/01 TI - Getting the most out of social learning: utilizing social media in the workplace T2 - Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 16 EP - 18 Y2 - 2024/03/29 ER -