GEDIFO: A Cross-Organizational Approach to Learning in Communities of Practice

Authors

  • Christina Merl TalkShop.cc
  • Ulrich Schönbauer Vienna Chamber of Labor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijac.v7i2.3613

Keywords:

Community of Practice, Facilitation, Cross-Organizational Learning, Double-Loop Learning, Systemic Theory

Abstract


In today’s globalized economy, organizations face international competition; the need for technology-driven innovation; inefficiencies due to hierarchical structures; cost-cutting; and frequently a deterioration in working conditions as a result thereof. The current paper focusses on the situation of works councils who are challenged to support the interests of employees on the one hand and to act as co-managers on the other. GEDIFO, an initiative by the Vienna Chamber of Labor and the educational body of the Austrian Trade Union, seeks to advance cross-organizational learning among works councils in communities of practice (CoP).

Author Biography

Christina Merl, TalkShop.cc

Dr. Christina Merl Owner of TalkShop.cc (www.talkshop.cc) Community of Practice Consultant and Facilitator Language and Learning Professional based in Vienna, Austria

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Published

2014-06-08

How to Cite

Merl, C., & Schönbauer, U. (2014). GEDIFO: A Cross-Organizational Approach to Learning in Communities of Practice. International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning (iJAC), 7(2), pp. 18–22. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijac.v7i2.3613

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Case Studies