A process-philosophical understanding of organizational learning as "wayfinding": Process, practices and sensitivity to environmental affordances. Issue 2 (6th February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chia, Robert
• Is Part Of: Learning organization. Volume 24:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 107
• Page End: 118
• Publication Date: 2017-02-06
• Subjects: Wayfinding -- Habitus -- Social practices -- Becoming -- Empirical sensitivity -- Environmental affordances; Organizational learning -- Periodicals; Organizational effectiveness -- Periodicals; 658.005
• DOI: 10.1108/TLO-11-2016-0083
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0969-6474

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This paper aims to articulate a practice-based, non-cognitivist approach to organizational learning. Design/methodology/approach: This paper explores the potential contribution of a process-based "practice turn" in social theory for understanding organizational learning. Findings: In complex, turbulent environments, robust organizations recur more to cultivated sensitivities and predispositions rather than rely on elaborate plans and strategies to guide their action; they "Wayfind" their way to sustainable success. Originality/value: This study develops the understanding of organizational learning as a process of everyday practical coping guided by internalized sensitivities and predispositions.