Getting the most out of social learning: utilizing social media in the workplace

Abstract

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.

Citation

Sparta, P. (2012), "Getting the most out of social learning: utilizing social media in the workplace", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 26 No. 2, pp. 16-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777281211201187